"Groups opposed to the project want to restrict — or cap— the type of oil we process at the refinery. They are concerned that without a cap, we will..."   more "Groups opposed to the project want to restrict — or cap— the type of oil we process at the refinery. They are concerned that without a cap, we will use heavier oil and air quality will suffer. We cannot agree to this cap because its bad for the refinery, Richmond and California motorists. (continued)"   less

"The proposed cap could limit our ability to continue to process the same types of light and medium oil we already process today. This would hurt th..."   more "The proposed cap could limit our ability to continue to process the same types of light and medium oil we already process today. This would hurt the refinerys competitiveness in a highly competitive global industry. We would be the only refinery in the world with this kind of needless restriction — one which has no basis in either improving air quality or in law. Reliable future supplies of fuel for the people of the Bay Area and California could be put in jeopardy. (continued)"   less

"As for air quality, the cap does nothing. The new equipment and technology we want to install at the refinery will further reduce emissions — a fac..."   more "As for air quality, the cap does nothing. The new equipment and technology we want to install at the refinery will further reduce emissions — a fact verified by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (the government regulator charged with protecting our air).

This demonstrates an important point — its not what goes into the refinery that matters — its what comes out.

Justin H w/ Chevron"   less

Chevron Richmond Refinery: Major Upgrade Project

Replacing old technology with new technology reduces overall emissions, and has an effect on greenhouse gases.

Chevron Richmond Refinery - Over 1000 Jobs Lost

A major project at Chevron's Richmond Refinery designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions is temporarily stopped by a lawsuit. As a resul...   more A major project at Chevron's Richmond Refinery designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions is temporarily stopped by a lawsuit. As a result, more than 1000 construction workers lose their jobs.   less