Overview
Phillips 66 Company/Los Angeles Refinery is an operational oil refinery in Carson, California, processing crude oil into fuels and other products. It is one of the major refineries in the Los Angeles area.
The Phillips 66 Company/Los Angeles Refinery is a major oil refining facility located at 1520 E Sepulveda Blvd in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational refinery, it plays a key role in the region's petroleum infrastructure, processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemical products. The facility is situated in a densely populated and industrialized area near the Port of Los Angeles, a major hub for crude oil imports. Operating under the NAICS code 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), this facility is subject to stringent environmental regulations, including the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and California's stringent air quality rules. The refinery's complexity and capacity are typical of large-scale facilities in the region, which are designed to handle a variety of crude oil feedstocks. The Los Angeles area refinery sector is characterized by high conversion capacity to meet local demand for transportation fuels. The refinery's location in Carson places it within a region with significant air quality challenges, and it operates under strict emissions controls. Its proximity to the coast and major shipping lanes also necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, supporting the broader Southern California transportation network.
Environmental context
The refinery is located in the South Coast Air Basin, an area with some of the most stringent air quality regulations in the United States due to historical smog issues. Operations are subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules and the U.S. EPA's Refinery MACT standards for hazardous air pollutants. The coastal siting near the Port of Los Angeles introduces spill risks, requiring compliance with federal and state oil spill prevention and response regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery is located at 1520 E Sepulveda Blvd in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County.
The refinery processes crude oil into transportation fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as other petrochemical products.
The refinery is currently operational and is one of the major refineries serving the Southern California market.
The refinery must comply with U.S. EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, California Air Resources Board rules, and federal oil spill prevention regulations under the Clean Water Act.
Its location near the Port of Los Angeles provides access to crude oil imports and product distribution, but also requires stringent spill prevention and air quality controls due to the urban and coastal setting.
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