Overview
Chevron El Segundo Refinery is an operational oil refinery located in El Segundo, California. It processes crude oil into various petroleum products, serving the Los Angeles area.
Chevron El Segundo Refinery is an operational oil refinery located at 324 W. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, California, in Los Angeles County. The facility processes crude oil into a range of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, serving the Southern California market. As a major refinery in the region, it plays a key role in the local fuel supply chain. The refinery 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 facility's complexity, measured by the Nelson index, is typical for a large-scale refinery, enabling it to process a variety of crude oil grades and produce high-value products. The plant's capacity in barrels per day (bpd) places it among the medium-to-large refineries in the United States. Located near the coast, the refinery's operations are subject to spill prevention and response requirements under the Oil Pollution Act and MARPOL Annex I. The facility's proximity to Los Angeles International Airport and major transportation hubs underscores its significance in supplying fuel to the region's transportation sector. Chevron El Segundo Refinery also contributes to the local economy through employment and community engagement.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in a coastal urban area, which presents specific environmental considerations related to air emissions and water discharge. Under the EPA's Refinery MACT standards, the facility must control hazardous air pollutants. Its location near the Pacific Ocean necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures to protect marine ecosystems. The refinery's operations also involve managing stormwater runoff and wastewater treatment to comply with the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
Chevron El Segundo Refinery is located at 324 W. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, California, in Los Angeles County.
The refinery produces a range of petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, serving the Southern California market.
The refinery operates under the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, California's environmental regulations, and the Oil Pollution Act for spill prevention.
The facility implements spill prevention and response measures in accordance with the Oil Pollution Act and MARPOL Annex I, given its coastal location.
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