The Valero Benicia Refinery is committed to environmental responsibility.
Committed Environmental Steward
The Valero Benicia Refinery is committed to environmental responsibility.
Since acquiring the Refinery in 2000 Valero has spent nearly $1.6 billion in infrastructure upgrades, including environmental and safety.
Valero installed one of the world’s largest flue gas scrubbers at the Benicia Refinery. This installation lowered sulfur dioxide emissions by 95 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 55 percent.
Other investments include technologies to reduce flare events, air emissions, wastewater discharge and lower energy consumption.
Did You Know?
Over 3,900 jobs in our region are created or supported by the Valero Benicia Refinery.
