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Bakken Crude, Crude By Rail, Pipeline transport

Kern County approves California’s first big oil train project

Repost from Reuters [Editor: Significant quote: “The company can ship railed-in crude Alon doesn’t process to other refiners via pipeline.”  Presumably this would be a Benicia Valero alternative to receiving direct rail shipments of Bakken crude?  – RS] Alon USA Energy’s California oil-by-rail project approved By Kristen Hays, September 9, 2014 The first substantial oil-by-rail … Continue reading Kern County approves California’s first big oil train project →

Benicia CA, Derailment, Rail accidents, Rail Safety, Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific investigates Benicia derailment

Repost from The Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor: Here’s the story on the derailed train engines last Sunday.  Thanks to Jim Kirchhoffer for spotting it and bringing it to our attention.  Tony Burchyns of the Vallejo Times-Herald did an excellent job of investigative reporting (see below).  Tony’s article set the accident in context, providing background on the … Continue reading Union Pacific investigates Benicia derailment →

County regulation, Crude By Rail, Emergency Readiness & Response, Rail Safety, Regional regulation, Union Pacific Railroad, Valero Benicia Refinery

Solano County to hold “Rail Safety Discussion” on Mon., Sept. 29, 6pm

Repost from SolanoCounty.com News Details [Editor: this event has been referred to alternately as a “discussion”  a “forum,” an “information session,” a “public meeting,” and a “community conversation,”   Very little has been published to indicate that the County is eager to hear from the public at this meeting.  Nonetheless, governmental meetings always provide an opportunity … Continue reading Solano County to hold “Rail Safety Discussion” on Mon., Sept. 29, 6pm →

Derailment, Draft EIR, Sacramento Area Council of Governments, Valero Crude By Rail

Sacramento leaders question Benicia’s crude oil rail project

Repost from The Sacramento Bee [Editor: The SACOG letter can be viewed here.  (Note that this download is in draft form, but the letter was approved as is.)  Of interest also is this 10-page Union Pacific letter addressed TO the SACOG Board, encouraging no action.  A recording of the Board meeting  is available here.  – RS] … Continue reading Sacramento leaders question Benicia’s crude oil rail project →