According to a company statement, Valero has submitted notice to the California Energy Commission of its plans to "idle, restructure, or cease" operations at the refinery in Benicia. The change is expected by the end of April 2026.
More than 400 employees work at the Benicia refinery, which is located near the Carquinez Strait and Interstate 680. The refinery produces jet fuel, gasoline and asphalt and has a throughput capacity of 170,000 barrels per day, according to the company.
At the time, Air District executive officer Philip Fine described the penalty as "historic" and said the company committed "egregious emissions violations."
The company, which is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, currently has 15 refineries and 12 ethanol plants.
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