About us
Martinez Refining Company (MRC) manufactures the cleanest motor fuels in the world, providing an affordable and reliable supply of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to the Bay Area.
Our refinery is located on 860 acres and contains 35 process units, each of which plays an important role in how we turn crude oil into fuels that help provide the highest standards of mobility in history.
Our daily workforce consists of 585 full-time employees and 300 embedded contractors. Additionally, 1,000+ Building Trades craftworkers are added during the refinery’s major maintenance activities, which we call “turnarounds.”
In 2024, MRC provided (approximately):
- 25% of the Bay Area’s gasoline supply
- 55% of Oakland and Sacramento Airports’ jet fuel supply
- 40% of San Jose and San Francisco Airports’ jet fuel supply
Martinez Refinery was built in 1915 with significant expansions made in the 1960s, 1980s, and 1990s. Today, it is a modern refinery with advanced automation, controls, and technology. MRC purchased the refinery from Shell in 2020 for $1 Billion and continues to make annual reinvestments in the site between $100 to $300 Million.
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Your career could start here.
Los Medanos College makes it easy to prepare for a high-paying career! Join a Zoom session on July 27, 2026, and learn how the Process Technology (PTEC) program can prepare you for in-demand careers. Students can earn a certificate in as little as 18 months, and graduates pursue careers in refining, manufacturing, power generation, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and more.
PTEC Informational Meeting
Tuesday, July 27, 2026.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting [4cd.zoom.us]
Meeting URL: https://4cd.zoom.us/j/88533645263?pwd=103BWKILf541HauHIALXk9fIIwCauv.1&from=addon [4cd.zoom.us]
Meeting ID: 885 3364 5263
Passcode: 851029
What is PTEC? https://www.losmedanos.edu/departments/ptech/index.aspx
The information session will cover:
• The PTEC program in General
o Classes and scheduling
o Program Length
• Career Opportunities available through the PTEC Program in fields such as
o Petrochemical Plants (Refineries and Chemical Plants)
o Electric Power Plant Technicians
o Drinking and Sanity Water Plant Technicians
o Other Advanced Manufacturing Careers
• Academics and how to register
• General Q&A
For More Information:
Email: MKean@LosMedanos.edu
Phone: 925-473-7733
Los Medanos College makes it easy to prepare for a high-paying career! Join a Zoom session on July 27, 2026, and learn how the Process Technology (PTEC) program can prepare you for in-demand careers. Students can earn a certificate in as little as 18 months, and graduates pursue careers in refining, manufacturing, power generation, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and more.
PTEC Informational Meeting
Tuesday, July 27, 2026.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting [4cd.zoom.us]
Meeting URL: https://4cd.zoom.us/j/88533645263?pwd=103BWKILf541HauHIALXk9fIIwCauv.1&from=addon [4cd.zoom.us]
Meeting ID: 885 3364 5263
Passcode: 851029
What is PTEC? https://www.losmedanos.edu/departments/ptech/index.aspx
The information session will cover:
• The PTEC program in General
o Classes and scheduling
o Program Length
• Career Opportunities available through the PTEC Program in fields such as
o Petrochemical Plants (Refineries and Chemical Plants)
o Electric Power Plant Technicians
o Drinking and Sanity Water Plant Technicians
o Other Advanced Manufacturing Careers
• Academics and how to register
• General Q&A
For More Information:
Email: MKean@LosMedanos.edu
Phone: 925-473-7733
Congratulations, Anna Guerrero, Alhambra High School Class of 2026!
Anna is one of five students honored with the MRC STEM Scholarship, awarded on behalf of MRC employees and refinery Alumni. This scholarship recognizes students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math and are ready to take that passion to the next level.
Anna will attend UC Davis this fall to major in chemistry. She hopes to become a teacher or pediatric occupational therapist. We’re proud to support the next generation of STEM leaders!
#wearemartinez
Anna is one of five students honored with the MRC STEM Scholarship, awarded on behalf of MRC employees and refinery Alumni. This scholarship recognizes students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math and are ready to take that passion to the next level.
Anna will attend UC Davis this fall to major in chemistry. She hopes to become a teacher or pediatric occupational therapist. We’re proud to support the next generation of STEM leaders!
#wearemartinez
Thank you, Albatross Sea Scouts, for this intricate shadowbox showcasing your knot-tying skills! We are happy to support the Martinez Sea Scouting program, where young mariners (ages 10-18) learn trade skills and teamwork. To learn more about the Scouts, visit https://albatrossseascouts.com/
And as mariners say, "Fair Winds and Following Seas".
#wearemartinez
And as mariners say, "Fair Winds and Following Seas".
#wearemartinez
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