Overview
Sheffield Lubricants is an operational refinery in Casa Grande, Arizona, producing lubricants and related petroleum products. The facility operates under US EPA regulations including Refinery MACT standards.
Sheffield Lubricants is a refinery located at 148 S Commerce Dr, Casa Grande, Arizona, in Pinal County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing), and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). As a lubricants-focused refinery, it serves a specialized segment of the oil infrastructure sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards and other federal and state environmental regulations. Lubricant refineries typically have smaller throughput compared to full-scale petroleum refineries, often processing between 5,000 and 50,000 barrels per day. Sheffield Lubricants contributes to the regional supply of lubricating oils and greases, supporting industrial and automotive sectors in Arizona and the broader southwestern United States. Its location in an inland desert environment reduces coastal spill risks but requires careful management of water resources and air emissions in accordance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality permits.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in an arid inland region of Arizona, where water scarcity and air quality are key environmental concerns. Operations must comply with strict water usage regulations and air emission limits under the Clean Air Act. The facility's focus on lubricants rather than fuels may involve lower complexity refining processes, potentially reducing certain emission profiles compared to full-scale refineries.
Frequently asked questions
Sheffield Lubricants is located at 148 S Commerce Dr, Casa Grande, Arizona 85193-7815, in Pinal County, United States.
Sheffield Lubricants is a refinery that produces petroleum lubricating oils and greases, along with other petroleum products.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, and must comply with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality permits for air and water emissions.
Lubricants refineries generally have smaller capacities than full-scale petroleum refineries, often processing between 5,000 and 50,000 barrels per day.
Located in an arid inland area, the refinery must manage water use and air emissions carefully. Its lubricant focus may involve less complex refining, potentially reducing certain environmental risks.
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