Refinery
Chevron’s Income Jumps 41 Percent In 4th Quarter
Chevron says net income rose 41 percent in the fourth quarter as the company produced more oil and gas, improved performance of its refinery business and realized a gain from swapping assets in an Australian natural gas field.
Richmond Refinery Fire Prompts Changes In Air Monitoring Rules; Higher Fines Sought
Accidental releases from industrial facilities would require more extensive monitoring of emissions in the surrounding community under new rules adopted by air quality officials in response to the Chevron refinery fire this summer.
Gov. Brown Authorizes Emergency Use Of Winter-Blend Gas To Boost Supply
Gov. Jerry Brown authorized the state Air Resources Board to allow refineries to switch to winter-blend gasoline in an emergency effort to increase fuel production and reduce soaring gas prices.
Richmond Council Calls On Chevron To Improve Safety After Refinery Fire
The resolution asks that Chevron make safety at the refinery its top priority, “pay its fair share” in taxes to the city and employ as many Richmond residents as possible.
KCBS In Depth: Lack Of Monitoring Means Impact Of Chevron Refinery Fire Unknown
It could be a year, if not longer, before investigators from multiple agencies issue their findings on the Aug. 6 fire at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond.
Chevron Claims Office Opens In Richmond After Refinery Fire
Bay Area residents who were planning to file a liability claim against Chevron related to the oil company’s refinery fire Monday may do so in person at an office in Richmond starting Friday, a company spokesman said.
Martinez Shell Refinery False Alarm Leads To Sirens, Shelter-In-Place Warning
A false alarm was sent out Wednesday morning by Contra Costa Health Services warning Martinez residents that there was an emergency at the Shell refinery.
Richmond Residents Irate Over Refinery Fire; Experts Say Smoke Not Harmful
East Bay residents used a town hall meeting Tuesday to sound off at company executives over a massive fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Monday night. Hundreds of residents sought medical treatment for respiratory problems, but experts concluded Tuesday it was “not a significant health concern.”
Fire Contained At Richmond Refinery; Dozens Hospitalized From Smoke
Crews have fully contained at a 3-alarm fire that followed an explosion at the Chevron refinery in Richmond Monday night. The fire caused shelter-in-place warnings for several East Bay communities, and a number of people checked in to local hospitals complaining of respiratory problems.
Fire Contained At Rodeo Oil Refinery; Health Advisory Lifted
A fire at the ConocoPhillips oil refinery in Rodeo has been contained and a health advisory by the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Program has been lifted, an agency spokesman said.
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