Air district fines East Bay refinery nearly $375k for violations

(KRON) – The Gulf Air District fined Marathon Martinez Refinery nearly $375,000 for violations that occurred, the agency said Thursday. The refinery, a subsidiary of Tesoro Refining, was fined $372,500 for 13 violations including tank violations, reporting delays and unapproved pieces of equipment at the on-site gas distribution facility, the air district said. All violations … Read more

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery in Southern California near Los Angeles; flames visible for miles

El Sigundo, California – The firefighters were still water on Friday morning, on a fire that broke out the night before the Chevron Chevron Layse Oil outside Los Angeles, and they sent a high flame in the air that were visible to Miles. EL Segundo officials, California, urged people to stay inside. The city said … Read more

Massive blaze erupts at Chevron's refinery in El Segundo

The massive fire broke out on Thursday night in the Chevron Refinery from El Segundo, which prompted the closure of roads and shelter orders in place. Details are limited, and it is not clear when the fire starts exactly or caused. Fire can be seen burning in the sky from Alertcalifornia cameras in UCSD. The … Read more

New report finds blame for 3-day Martinez Refinery fire

(BCN) – The lack of qualified contract workers, insufficient training and supervision, and contractors who exceed the timing of the work permit were among the factors that lead to the February 1 fire at Martinez Refinery Company, according to the draft advisor. It is said that part of the problem in the timetable to allow … Read more

Air quality advisory: Flaring at Chevron refinery in Richmond

(Kron) – Black smoke and fire were seen emitting from the Chevron Refine in Richmond on Saturday afternoon. Chevron issued a statement of ignition shortly after 3 pm, saying that her employees were actively to stop feelings. “The neighbors: Chevron Richmond suffers from visible ignition, our workforce works quickly to reduce and stop ignition,” Chevron … Read more

Floating banners protest 'Big Oil' at Richmond Chevron refinery

(Krona) – Publishing the floating artworks and banners in water was published by Chevron Warf in Richmond to protest on oil tankers and oil refinery operations in the region. Activists are calling for the end of pollution from fires and oil leaks, which “plagued the residents of Richmond for decades.” (Brooke Anderson Photography) On Friday … Read more