Overview
Phillips 66 - Former Oriental Refinery is an operational oil refinery located in the Alamosa Area, Colorado, United States. It processes crude oil into petroleum products under EPA CAA Refinery MACT regulations.
Phillips 66 - Former Oriental Refinery is an operational oil refinery situated in the Alamosa Area, Colorado, United States. The facility processes crude oil into refined petroleum products, serving the regional market. As a refinery, it operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, which regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants. The refinery's technical specifications include a NAICS code of 324110, indicating petroleum refining. Refineries in this region typically range from small to medium scale, processing tens of thousands of barrels per day. The facility is subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, ensuring compliance with emission and discharge limits. Operationally, the refinery plays a role in supplying petroleum products to the local and regional economy. Its location in Colorado places it within a regulatory framework that includes oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The facility's environmental management includes spill prevention and response measures, aligning with industry best practices for oil infrastructure.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater resources. Operations involve handling and processing crude oil, which carries risks of spills and emissions. The facility must comply with EPA regulations for air emissions and wastewater discharge, as well as state-level environmental protections. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and rural communities, making environmental stewardship important for local water quality and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The refinery is located at Ninth Street & Old Airport Rd in the Alamosa Area, Colorado, United States, with a postcode of 81101.
It is an operational oil refinery that processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, serving the regional market.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated by its status in the UtilityRadar database.
The refinery operates under the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, which control hazardous air pollutant emissions, and is subject to the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharge.
The NAICS code is 324110, which corresponds to petroleum refining, covering establishments that refine crude petroleum into refined petroleum products.
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