California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Gasoline and Fuels

Valero Fined $82 Million for Releasing Toxic Air Contaminants at Benicia Refinery

Nov 01, 2024
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California regulators fined Valero Refining Company $82 for air quality violations at its Benicia refinery. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) assessed the record fine for toxic chemical releases and other violations dating back to at least 2003.

The penalty is the result of a 2019 inspection that f…

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