Overview
Phillips 66 Co/LA Refinery Wilmington PL is an operational refinery in Wilmington, California. It processes crude oil into various petroleum products, serving the Los Angeles area.
Phillips 66 Co/LA Refinery Wilmington PL is a refinery located at 1660 W Anaheim St, Wilmington, California, in Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and processes crude oil into refined petroleum products, contributing to the region's fuel supply. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Air Act. As a refinery in California, it also complies with state-specific regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The facility's NAICS code 324110 indicates it is a petroleum refinery, typically involving distillation, cracking, and other conversion processes. The refinery plays a significant role in the local economy and energy infrastructure, supplying gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other products to the Southern California market. Its location near the Port of Los Angeles provides access to crude oil imports and product distribution networks.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in a coastal urban area near the Port of Los Angeles, which presents potential risks related to air emissions and water discharges. Refining operations involve complex processes that can release volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gases. The facility must manage stormwater runoff and wastewater treatment to prevent contamination of local waterways. Spill prevention and response measures are critical given the proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The refinery is located at 1660 W Anaheim St, Wilmington, California 90744, in Los Angeles County.
The refinery processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products for the Southern California market.
The refinery must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Refinery MACT standards, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act, as well as California state regulations from CARB.
Refineries of this type typically range from 100,000 to 300,000 bpd.
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