Overview
Tesoro Refining & Marketing - Carson Refinery is an operational oil refinery in Carson, California, processing crude oil into petroleum products. It operates under US EPA CAA Refinery MACT and BSEE regulations.
Tesoro Refining & Marketing - Carson Refinery is a petroleum refinery located in Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States. The facility processes crude oil into various petroleum products, serving the regional fuel market. As a refinery in California, it operates within a complex regulatory environment that includes stringent air quality standards and coastal spill prevention measures. The refinery is subject to the US EPA Clean Air Act Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, which regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants. Additionally, as a facility near the coast, it must comply with BSEE offshore safety regulations and MARPOL Annex I for oil spill prevention. The Nelson complexity index for such refineries typically indicates moderate to high refining complexity, reflecting the ability to process heavier crude oils and produce a diverse product slate. The Carson Refinery plays a significant role in the local economy and energy supply chain. Its location in the Los Angeles Basin places it near major transportation hubs and end-users, including industrial, commercial, and residential consumers. The facility's operational status contributes to the region's energy security and supports downstream industries such as petrochemical manufacturing and transportation.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in an urban industrial area near the Port of Los Angeles, a major hub for crude oil imports. This coastal siting presents inherent spill risks, requiring robust containment and response measures. The facility's operations contribute to local air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and sulfur dioxide, which are regulated under the South Coast Air Quality Management District rules. The refining process generates hazardous waste and wastewater that must be treated in compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The Tesoro Carson Refinery is located at 2350 E. 223rd Street in Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
The refinery processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemical feedstocks.
The specific capacity in barrels per day is not publicly listed, but refineries in the Los Angeles Basin typically range from 50,000 to 150,000 bpd.
The refinery must comply with US EPA CAA Refinery MACT for air emissions, BSEE offshore safety rules, and MARPOL Annex I for spill prevention, as well as state and local air quality regulations.
The refinery provides jobs and fuels the regional economy but also contributes to air emissions and traffic. It is subject to community right-to-know reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
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