Valero’s secret output level – 65% of permitted output

By Roger Straw, August 5, 2016 A letter by Kathy Kerridge appeared in the print edition of today’s Benicia Herald. Kerridge clarified statements made many times in recent months regarding Valero’s recent product output as approximately 65% of the refinery’s capacity. The refinery does not disclose its current operating output, claiming that it is a trade secret.  Kerridge discloses … Continue reading Valero’s secret output level – 65% of permitted output

Benicia City Council member speaks out on Valero Crude by Rail

Repost from The Pioneer, Cal State East Bay Benicia Council member Tom Campbell interviewed by Cal State University newspaper: “Transportation plan in ‘uncharted territory’” By Kali Persall, Managing Editor, July 13, 2016 Benicia residents will have to wait a few more months for a final decision on the Valero refinery’s controversial proposal to transport more than two million … Continue reading Benicia City Council member speaks out on Valero Crude by Rail

DAVIS ENTERPRISE: Area agencies oppose Valero oil train petition

Repost from the Davis Enterprise Davis joins regional agencies in opposing Valero oil train petition By Felicia Alvarez, July 10, 2016 In the latest addition to the turbulent saga of Valero Refining Company’s proposal to expand a crude oil-by-rail train route through the Sacramento-Davis region to a refinery in Benicia, the City of Davis, Yolo County, and … Continue reading DAVIS ENTERPRISE: Area agencies oppose Valero oil train petition

BREAKING: A Flood of STB filings on 7/8/16: Valero Refining Company Petition for Declaratory Order

 By Roger Straw, 7/8/16, updated 4:30pm PDT Below you will find the record as of today’s deadline at the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for responses to Valero’s petition.  Click on the dates to go to the downloadable document. (Keep track of new postings here, then enter Case Title: “valero”.) VERY important submissions: Safe Fuel and … Continue reading BREAKING: A Flood of STB filings on 7/8/16: Valero Refining Company Petition for Declaratory Order