The Bay

Valero Announces Plans to End Operations at Benicia Refinery

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Last week, the oil giant Valero announced that it will “idle, restructure, or cease operations” at its Benicia refinery that employs more than 400 workers by April 2026. KQED’s Julie Small tells us how officials are reacting, and why many view this decision as a response to state and local regulations.


Links:

  • Oil Giant Valero Looks to Shutter Troubled Bay Area Refinery. It’s ‘a Big Surprise’
  • Bay Area Air District Hits Valero's Benicia Refinery With 'Historic' $82 Million Fine
  • Benicia Moves Toward Tougher Oversight of Valero Refinery

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