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An oil refinery is seen at dusk, illuminated by orange and white lights, with smokestacks releasing plumes into the darkening sky. The image is taken through a metal security fence in the foreground, emphasizing restricted access and industrial scale. Smoke and vapor rise from various towers, and trailers and utility vehicles are visible in the fenced-in lot below.

Valero plans to close Benicia refinery by 2026

by Sarah Hopkins April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

A nighttime view of an oil refinery illuminated by industrial lights, with emissions rising from a tall smokestack. The refinery’s structures are silhouetted against the twilight sky, with power lines and utility poles in the foreground adding to the industrial atmosphere.

Valero faces record $82 million fine over Benicia refinery emissions

by Vanessa Arredondo November 7, 2024November 7, 2024