Refineries asking for exemption from state power shutdowns during high fire danger – Valero Benicia lawsuit on hold

KQED, THE CALIFORNIA REPORT California Oil Industry Sounds Alarm Over Utilities’ Power Shutoff Plans By Ted Goldberg, Aug 20, 2019 The industry group representing oil companies in California says if the state’s utilities shut off power to refineries during periods of high fire danger, the facilities could be knocked offline, resulting in major pollution releases … Continue reading Refineries asking for exemption from state power shutdowns during high fire danger – Valero Benicia lawsuit on hold

After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together

[Editor: In addition to coverage of the current news story, KQED’s Ted Goldberg presents here an excellent summary of Benicia/Valero issues over the last 3 years.  – R.S.] After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together By Ted Goldberg, KQED, Jun 25, 2019 Benicia officials are set to consider … Continue reading After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together

Benicia Fire Chief Josh Chadwick – PGE / Valero prepared for power shut-offs

Questions on PG&E shut-offs prompt Benicia response Vallejo Times-Herald, June 15, 2019 In response to question about PG&E’s public safety power shut-offs [PSPS’s] and their potential impact to the city of Benicia and the Valero Benicia Refinery, the Benicia Fire Department said Fire Chief Josh Chadwick has been working closely with the State Office of … Continue reading Benicia Fire Chief Josh Chadwick – PGE / Valero prepared for power shut-offs

Valero Says It Faces $342,000 in Penalties Over Benicia Refinery Pollution Incident

By Ted Goldberg, May 14, 2019 KQED NEWS – California Report Valero says it’s facing $342,000 or more in fines from county and regional agencies after a major air pollution incident earlier this year at its Benicia refinery. In a filing last week with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission, the company says it expects to face … Continue reading Valero Says It Faces $342,000 in Penalties Over Benicia Refinery Pollution Incident