Reuters Exclusive: California getting more Bakken crude by barge than rail

Repost from Reuters [Editor:  At the 9/11/14 Benicia Planning Commission meeting, John Hill, vice president and general manager of the Valero Benicia Refinery, stated that Bakken crude has been refined at Valero.  Commissioner Steve Young asked Hill to confirm his statement, which he did.  Young then asked the means of transport, and Hill replied “by … Continue reading Reuters Exclusive: California getting more Bakken crude by barge than rail

Benicia Valero Crude-by-Rail comment period closes with a landslide of criticism

By Roger Straw The Benicia Independent makes it easier for you to read comments of INDIVIDUAL state and regional agencies and organizations. See our updated Project Review page (or just see below). Something UNUSUAL happened in Benicia on September 15, the final day of the public comment period on the Draft EIR on Valero’s Crude … Continue reading Benicia Valero Crude-by-Rail comment period closes with a landslide of criticism

Benicia Planning Commission & public weigh in on Valero CBR

The Benicia Planning Commission completed the third of its public hearing sessions on Valero’s Crude By Rail proposal last night, and closed the hearing at a decent hour, around 10:15pm.  Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed! In an unusual move, the Commission chose to hear from Commissioners first, then the public.  City staff refused … Continue reading Benicia Planning Commission & public weigh in on Valero CBR

CBR – 2016 Project Review

Here you can download critical studies and public comments on Valero’s dangerous and dirty Crude-By-Rail proposal.  Comments are arranged most recent at the top.  This page displays ONLY 2016 comments.  See CBR – PROJECT REVIEW at right for earlier years’ comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VALERO CRUDE BY RAIL – 2016 MOST RECENT COMMENTS: Written Public … Continue reading CBR – 2016 Project Review