The International Group Inc Refinery, Richmond, California - Oil Infrastructure

The International Group Inc is a refinery situated at 102 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, California, in the United States. The facility is operational and falls under the petroleum refining sector, classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 324199 (All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing). Its location in Contra Costa County places it within a major industrial and refining hub in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a refinery, the facility processes crude oil into various petroleum products. The regulatory framework for refineries in the United States includes the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, which govern air emissions, and the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharges. Additionally, the facility must comply with California's stringent environmental regulations, including those from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The refinery's operations contribute to the regional supply of fuels and other petroleum products. Its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and urban areas necessitates robust environmental management to mitigate risks such as air pollution and potential spills. The facility's role in the local economy and energy infrastructure underscores its significance in the region.

The refinery is located in Richmond, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, an ecologically sensitive region. The facility's coastal siting near the bay presents spill risks that require adherence to MARPOL Annex I and state-level oil spill prevention regulations. The refining complexity, indicated by the Nelson index, influences emissions and waste generation. The downstream product mix includes gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, which are subject to California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and air quality regulations.