Reuters report on West Coast energy projects mentions Valero, Benicia

Repost from Reuters New U.S. West Coast energy projects face tough opposition Tuesday, March 25, 2014 1:15 a.m. EDT By Edward McAllister NEW YORK (Reuters) – The West Coast of the United States, long a battle ground for industrial and environmental interests, is set for another round of disputes as the region attracts key energy … Continue reading Reuters report on West Coast energy projects mentions Valero, Benicia

KCBS Radio report on Valero meeting

Repost from KCBS Radio 740AM, 106.9FM Valero Confirms Plans For Crude Oil By Rail At Benicia Community Meeting March 25, 2014 1:14 PM The Valero refinery in Benicia. (James Irwin/CBS) BENICIA (KCBS) – On the day a Bay Area state senator was voicing concerns over the transport of crude oil by rail, the Valero refinery in Benicia has … Continue reading KCBS Radio report on Valero meeting

KPIX reports: Valero admits Tar Sands Crude, Fracked Oil could come through Benicia

Repost from KPIX5 CBS San Francisco Valero Admits Tar Sands Crude, Fracked Oil Could Come Through Benicia Representatives from Valero admitted dirty crude oil from the Canadian tar sands or volatile fracked oil could be shipped by rail through Benicia on its way to the oil company’s refinery. Christin Ayers reports  

Vallejo Times-Herald covers Valero meeting

Repost from The Vallejo Times-Herald Valero addresses Benicia concerns about crude-by-rail project By Irma Widjojo/Times-Herald staff writer Published By Times Herald, 03/25/2014 BENICIA – For the first time the public attended an informational meeting Monday about Valero Benicia Refinery’s proposed crude-by-rail infrastructure improvement project. About 150 people packed the Ironworkers Union Local 378 hall to … Continue reading Vallejo Times-Herald covers Valero meeting