Starting next week, we will invest more than $70 million in the Martinez Refinery for a major maintenance project called a turnaround. The work will last several weeks, with refinery personnel involved, as well as our contract business partners bringing in more than 600 Building Trades craftworkers through local unions. The turnaround will begin by shutting down equipment in a safe and controlled manner, following standard operating procedures. The shutdown process will take several days, during which there will be potential for flaring. Importantly, we have developed a flare minimization plan to minimize or prevent flaring during the shutdown process. Following the shutdown, our employees and Building Trades members working for our contract partners will safely conduct maintenance work for several weeks. Following completion, we will restart the equipment, which will increase the potential for flaring until the restart is complete. We will follow a similar flare minimization plan during the restart that is also designed to minimize or prevent flaring during the start-up process. Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety systems designed to safely manage excess combustible gases by burning them off efficiently and effectively. You can learn more about flaring on our website: https://martinezrefiningcompany.com/about-flaring/. Due to the temporary increase in our contract workforce, we expect more vehicles in the mornings and evenings on the following roads near the refinery during the turnaround: • Marina Vista between I-680 and Shell Avenue • Pacheco Blvd between I-680 and Howe Road We have carefully planned this work to minimize impact to our neighbors, including mobilizing resources to address potential traffic impacts. There may also be periodic noise and additional lighting at night associated with the turnaround. All appropriate agencies have been notified of our plans. This message continues our commitment to communicating openly with our neighbors about refinery operations. Thank you for your interest in Martinez Refining Company and if you have questions, please call our Weekday Phone Number at (925) 313-3777 or our After-Hours Phone Number at (925) 313-3601.

Martinez Refining
Company

Overview

Martinez Refining Company (MRC) – proud to operate in Martinez. As the first continuously running refinery in the United States, Martinez is considered the “birthplace of the modern refining process”.

The Martinez refinery was built in 1915, when horse-drawn carriages outnumbered motor-driven “horseless carriages.”

In 2020, Martinez became part of the PBF Energy family of refineries. MRC has 560 employees and 250 contract partners. We invest in our team members, our facility and surrounding community, and carry on the refinery’s tradition of being an active and dedicated neighbor.

MRC manufactures the cleanest motor fuels in the world. We help sustain families and communities by providing affordable and reliable gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

@MartinezRefiningCompany

Newsletter Signup

Don’t miss anything, sign up now and stay informed with news & updates.

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Martinez Refinery. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

One of the largest employers in contra costa county