Overview
Shell Oil Company operates a refinery in Carson, California, processing crude oil into fuels and petrochemicals. The facility is a key component of the Los Angeles Basin's refining infrastructure.
Shell Oil Company operates a refinery located at 1622 East Sepulveda Boulevard in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. This facility is part of the broader refining complex in the Los Angeles Basin, one of the largest refining regions in the United States. The refinery processes crude oil into various petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks. 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 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for state-specific emissions requirements. The facility's NAICS codes (324110 and 324191) indicate petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing. Typical refining operations involve distillation, cracking, and reforming units to convert crude oil into high-value products. As a major refinery in Southern California, the facility plays a significant role in supplying transportation fuels to the region. Its coastal location near the Port of Los Angeles facilitates crude oil imports and product exports. The refinery's operations are subject to stringent environmental regulations due to its proximity to urban areas and the potential for air emissions and water discharges.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in an industrialized area of Carson, near the Port of Los Angeles, which presents risks of coastal spills and air quality impacts. The facility's refining complexity, measured by the Nelson complexity index, influences its emissions profile and waste generation. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Refinery MACT for hazardous air pollutants and California's stringent air quality rules. The surrounding urban environment requires robust pollution control measures to minimize community exposure.
Frequently asked questions
The Shell Oil Company refinery is located at 1622 East Sepulveda Boulevard in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County.
The refinery produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks through crude oil distillation and other refining processes.
The refinery is operational and is a key part of the Los Angeles Basin's refining capacity.
The refinery must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, California Air Resources Board rules, and the Clean Water Act for discharges.
Its coastal location near the Port of Los Angeles facilitates crude oil imports and product exports, but also requires stringent spill prevention and air quality controls.
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