Texas Entities Fined Over Environmental Violations and Wastewater Management
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality imposed fines totaling approximately $2.68 million on 147 entities, including major oil companies and the city of China, Texas. The city faces a $13,500 fine related to its wastewater facility, which exceeded pollutant discharge limits, despite prior state funding for improvements.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved fines amounting to $2,678,838 against 147 regulated entities, including ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips, and Valero. China's new wastewater treatment facility was penalized for exceeding pollutant discharge limits, resulting in a $13,500 fine that could be dismissed upon compliance with stipulated conditions.
The city had previously received $6 million for improvements to its existing plant. ExxonMobil incurred $42,375 in penalties for emissions events in 2022 and 2023, while Chevron Phillips and Valero faced fines totaling $23,250 and $8,750, respectively, for unauthorized emissions. The approval of Motiva's permit applications for a cogeneration unit faced opposition but was ultimately not contested.
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