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California's attempt to manage a smooth transition away from gasoline just got roughed up with this week's decision by Phillips 66 to shutter its refinery in Wilmington next year, wiping out more ...
Oil company Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it plans to shut down a Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market concerns. The company said it will remain operating in the state.
The South Bay is in for a large-scale transformation near the Port of Los Angeles as Phillips 66 shuts down its sprawling refineries and makes way for developers to reimagine the prime real estate.
Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it will close its Wilmington-area refinery complex next year but will work with the state to continue supplying fuel to consumers.
A maintenance supervisor refused to shut down the unit after corroding valves failed to stop the flow of the extremely hazardous substance. [3] In May 2002, the refinery was purchased by Tesoro Petroleum from Valero Energy, along with 70 Ultramar and Beacon gas stations in Northern California, for the total of $1.075 billion. [4]
On Apr 16, 1988, 16 workers were hurt in explosion at the Whiting Standard of Indiana refinery. [49] On Oct 31, 1988, 3 workers were killed, and 1 seriously injured in asphalt plant explosion & fire, at the Whiting Standard of Indiana refinery. [49] About March 26, 2014 – Whiting – Crude oil spill from refinery. [50]
The Phillips 66 refinery complex in Wilmington and Carson now produces 1.3 billion gallons of gasoline annually, which will leave a huge gap to be filled after its planned closure late next year.
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