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
Pond with refinery in background

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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Martinez Refining Company2 days ago
The MRC-MEF Run for Education wouldn't be the same without community supporters like USA DeBusk.

Thank you for your Emerald Level sponsorship and your commitment to Martinez schools.

Be part of this wonderful Martinez tradition, September 27, at 8:30am in Downtown Martinez. Sign up to participate or volunteer: https://www.martinezedfoundation.org/run-for-education/

Thanks for supporting MEF, MUSD, and the students of Martinez!

#mrcmefrun #wearemartinez
Martinez Refining Company
Martinez Refining Company2 days ago
At 12:22 on 9/11, Martinez Refining Company reported a Level 1 Community Awareness Message to Contra Costa Health (CCH) for flaring that occurring at the Martinez Refinery. CCH issued the following message related to this event A Level 1 Community Awareness Message has been reported to CCHealth by MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY, located in Martinez. This message is for informational purposes only. You may hear, smell, or see signs related to this event; however no action is required.

For more information, please visit CCHealth's Hazmat Dashboard at https://cchealth.org/hazdash [cchealth.org].

Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety systems, which are designed to safely manage excess gases and pressure through efficient, effective combustion. You can learn more about flaring on our website: https://martinezrefiningcompany.com/about-flaring/. You are also welcome to view real time fenceline measurements at our air monitoring website: http://www.fenceline.org/martinez/. As always, during business hours you may direct any inquiry to (925) 313-3777 or (925) 313-3601 after hours.
Martinez Refining Company
Martinez Refining Company2 days ago
We're thankful for Worley and their Emerald Level sponsorship of this year's MRC-MEF Run for Education.

Every sponsorship helps the Martinez Education Foundation continue supporting classrooms and educational programs across the district.

Join us, September 27, at 8:30am in Downtown Martinez. Sign up to participate or volunteer: https://www.martinezedfoundation.org/run-for-education/

Thanks for supporting MEF, MUSD, and the students of Martinez!

#mrcmefrun #wearemartinez

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