Benician Roger Straw: Growing opposition to Valero Crude by Rail

Repost from The Benicia Herald For Benicia’s sake, stop Crude by Rail March 27, 2014 – by Roger Straw MANY THANKS TO THE BENICIA HERALD for its detailed coverage of Valero’s presentation earlier this week on its Crude-by-Rail Project. Donna Beth Weilenman’s lengthy report presented the very best in understanding Valero’s message. I was somewhat … Continue reading Benician Roger Straw: Growing opposition to Valero Crude by Rail

Benicia’s Stan Houston: a host of safety concerns – preserving Valero’s future and Benicia’s

Repost from The Benicia Herald Crude by rail: An opportunity to lead March 26, 2014 by Stan Houston THE VALERO REFINERY WANTS TO BRING IN A NEW FORM OF CRUDE OIL to process in their refinery here in Benicia. Union Pacific Railroad will be the transporter. There is a host of safety concerns, not the least … Continue reading Benicia’s Stan Houston: a host of safety concerns – preserving Valero’s future and Benicia’s

Valero admits plan for tar sands and Bakken crude

Repost from Digital Journal Valero admits plans for East Bay refinery to burn tar sands oil By Nathan Salant, March 27, 2014 Benicia –  Valero Energy Corp. could use a new rail terminal it plans to build at its San Francisco Bay Area refinery to process highly flammable Bakken crude from Montana. Valero Energy Corp. … Continue reading Valero admits plan for tar sands and Bakken crude

NRDC report on Valero meeting – Valero’s Magic Box

Repost from NRDC Switchboard, Diane Bailey’s Blog Valero’s Magic Box, balancing sludge v. stink of crude oil Posted March 26, 2014 Last night I learned all about the magic box of Valero’s “operating envelope” at their Benicia (San Francisco Bay Area) refinery during their public meeting for the proposed Crude Oil Rail Terminal.  Valero staff … Continue reading NRDC report on Valero meeting – Valero’s Magic Box