Overview
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. operates a refinery in Carson, California, within the Los Angeles industrial corridor. The facility is part of the broader oil infrastructure network serving the region.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a refinery located at 23300 S. Alameda Street in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil infrastructure, supporting downstream industrial activities in one of the largest refining hubs in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards, and California's stringent environmental regulations. The plant's NAICS codes (324110, 325120, 334513) indicate involvement in petroleum refining, industrial gas manufacturing, and instrument manufacturing, reflecting a diversified industrial profile. As part of the Los Angeles Basin refining complex, this facility contributes to the region's energy supply and industrial output. Its location near the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach provides logistical advantages for crude oil feedstock and product distribution, while also necessitating robust environmental management to address air quality and spill risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Los Angeles Basin, an area with significant air quality challenges due to industrial emissions and geographic conditions. Refining operations in this region are subject to strict regulations under the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the EPA. Coastal proximity increases spill risk, requiring adherence to MARPOL Annex I and state-level spill prevention plans. The facility's product mix and refining complexity influence its environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 23300 S. Alameda Street in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County.
The facility is a refinery that processes crude oil and produces petroleum products, industrial gases, and instruments, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The refinery is currently operational.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, as well as California's stringent air quality rules enforced by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Located in the Los Angeles Basin, a major refining hub, this facility contributes to regional energy supply and benefits from proximity to the Port of Los Angeles for crude oil and product logistics.
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