TESORO PORT HUENEME Refinery, Port Hueneme, California | Oil Infrastructure

TESORO PORT HUENEME is a refinery located at 150 E Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme, California, in Ventura County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 454312 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bottled Gas Dealers). As a refinery in the United States, it operates under federal and state environmental regulations. The facility is subject to the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and California's stringent air quality rules. Refineries in this region typically have moderate complexity (Nelson index) and process various crude slates. The coastal siting of TESORO PORT HUENEME near the Pacific Ocean necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act and California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response. This refinery plays a role in supplying petroleum products to the Southern California market. Its operations contribute to the regional fuel supply chain, and its environmental performance is monitored by local and federal agencies. The facility's location in a coastal area underscores the importance of spill prevention and air quality management.

The refinery is located in a coastal area of Southern California, which presents specific environmental considerations. Coastal siting increases the risk of oil spills affecting marine ecosystems, requiring adherence to the Clean Water Act and California's spill prevention regulations. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's Refinery MACT standards for air emissions, and California's stringent air quality rules further regulate volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. The region's Mediterranean climate and proximity to urban areas also influence operational practices.