Before Dec. 19, Join the Movement to Hold Valero Accountable and Keep Benicians Safe and Healthy

A Crucial Dec. 19 City Council Meeting on an ISO to Protect Ourselves Against Valero’s Toxic Emissions and Potential Explosions By Stephen Golub, first published in the Benicia Herald on December 9, 2023 A Seat at the Table  Benicia is the only refinery town in the Bay Area that lacks an industrial safety ordinance (ISO), … Continue reading Before Dec. 19, Join the Movement to Hold Valero Accountable and Keep Benicians Safe and Healthy

Valero to host public Community Information Night tomorrow, Tues., Dec. 12, at 4:30pm

[Note from BenIndy: Benicia residents have received an invitation from Valero’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) to learn about refinery operations and engage refinery representatives in a Q&A session at the upcoming Community Information Night. It’s imperative that Benicians who are interested in the refinery and its operations take the time to attend this rare public … Continue reading Valero to host public Community Information Night tomorrow, Tues., Dec. 12, at 4:30pm

Midwestern carbon capture boondoggle backed by Valero and BlackRock on hold after opposition

[Note from BenIndy: Both the Biden administration and Big Oil have been touting carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), sometimes called carbon dumping, as a way to address the climate crisis. However, many climate scientists and activists are seriously concerned about CCS’s sudden surge to the forefront of the climate conversation. Why are oil giants like … Continue reading Midwestern carbon capture boondoggle backed by Valero and BlackRock on hold after opposition

Benicia mayor says Valero’s latest alleged emissions violations ‘should bother all Benicia residents’

Vallejo Sun, by Scott Morris, August 10, 2023 BENICIA – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday that it had discovered continued violations at the Valero Benicia refinery during its investigation into years of toxic releases. Specifically, the air district said that Valero had failed to install required pollution control equipment on eight … Continue reading Benicia mayor says Valero’s latest alleged emissions violations ‘should bother all Benicia residents’