Posts Tagged ‘Chevron Refinery’
People of Richmond: Do you want the Chevron refinery to close?
“People of Richmond” is a regular series in which reporters pose a question to people in the community. Answers are presented verbatim, though sometimes edited for brevity. Q: Do you think it would be good for Richmond if Chevron closed the refinery? Rob LeBeau “With a refinery closing down, we would have to clean up…
Read MoreHow to make Richmond’s air cleaner? BAAQMD turns to residents for answers
Like many Richmond residents, Jim Zahradka starts his morning commute with a ride across the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. But while others drive, Zahradka, an avid cyclist, pedals his way up and over the 325-foot tall structure. Rumored plans to close the bridge’s bike lane, which opened in 2019, so more vehicle traffic can pass into…
Read MoreCity officials press ahead with lawsuit following 2012 Chevron refinery fire
Two years after a series of explosions and fires tore through Chevron’s Richmond refinery, city officials are pressing ahead with their lawsuit against the oil giant.
Read MoreChevron CEO slams cap and trade, calls California ‘difficult state’
Chevron CEO John Watson has a problem. California is, well, “difficult.”
Read MoreHealth experts find minimal long-term effects from refinery fire
Richmond resident Sylvia Gray-White is one of many residents worried about health concerns following last year’s Chevron refinery fire, though health experts are unclear about any lasting effects.
Read MoreChevron announces unprecedented community investment
The relationship between the Chevron refinery and the city of Richmond is often described as adversarial. But in the midst of all of the tension, the company says it is committed to its long-standing philanthropic relationship with Richmond.
Read MoreChevron installs new air monitor in North Richmond
Contra Costa County residents will soon have a better understanding of exactly what is in the air they’re breathing. Chevron recently installed a new air-monitoring station at Fire Station 62, in North Richmond, which will provide real-time data about what chemicals are in the air.
Read MoreRichmond mulls legal action against Chevron Corp. over refinery fire
The Richmond City Council is 30 days from pursuing litigation against Chevron Corporation if negotiations fail to secure compensation for the August 2012 refinery fire. Legislators are seeking money from the oil company for damages and for expenses incurred by the city after the accident. Council voted 5-2 to hire Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, an…
Read MoreChevron fire investigators: Overhaul needed to prevent future incidents
Despite all the eyes on the Richmond Chevron refinery before last August’s fire, the plant’s corroded crude pipe still went unnoticed, federal and state officials said Friday. Federal and state investigators have determined Chevron disregarded its own safety policies and knowingly failed to replace the corroded pipe that ultimately burst, leading to the leaking gas…
Read MoreCity officials approve permits for Richmond refinery repairs
Days after a public meeting was held to discuss the repairing of piping, city staff gave the go-ahead for the approval of permits that allow for repairs on the No. 4 Crude Unit at Chevron’s Richmond refinery. Last Wednesday, City Manager Bill Lindsay held a public hearing to discuss the city’s approval of piping at…
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