Dossier
Valero Benicia
Coverage of Valero Benicia in the Nexus archive.
- Aging oil refineries don’t need more public dollars. California should let them retire
Aging oil refineries in California, such as Phillips 66 and Valero Benicia, have shut down, reducing the state’s refining capacity by 17%. The article argues California should stop subsidizing these aging refineries and instead focus on ensuring gasoline supply stability through imports and infrastructure, while supporting environmental regulations and the shift to electric vehicles.