Overview
Ultramar Inc / Valero Asphalt Plant is a refinery located in Wilmington, California, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 324110, indicating petroleum refining.
Ultramar Inc / Valero Asphalt Plant is a refinery situated in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. As part of the Valero network, it contributes to the region's fuel and asphalt production. The refinery operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other federal and state environmental regulations. California's stringent air quality rules, such as those from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), also apply. The facility's specific processes likely include crude distillation and asphalt production. Located in the Los Angeles area, the refinery plays a role in supplying petroleum products to a major urban market. Its coastal siting near the Port of Los Angeles presents considerations for spill prevention and marine pollution control under MARPOL Annex I. The facility's asphalt output supports local infrastructure and construction industries.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in a densely populated coastal area, which heightens the importance of spill prevention and air quality management. The facility's operations involve handling heavy crude and producing asphalt, which can generate emissions of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Refinery MACT for hazardous air pollutants and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1651 Alameda St, Wilmington, California 90744, United States.
As a refinery, it processes crude oil into petroleum products, including asphalt, fuels, and other refined products.
The NAICS code is 324110, which corresponds to petroleum refineries.
The refinery must comply with US EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT, as well as California state rules from CARB and local air quality districts.
Wilmington is adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, so the facility is subject to spill prevention and marine pollution regulations under MARPOL Annex I.
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