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California is a major petroleum refining state. However, two refineries — Phillips 66 in Wilmington and Valero in Benicia — have announced plans to close at the end of 2025 and early 2026, respectively. Together, these refineries produce about 17 percent of the state’s gasoline supply. If both refineries close as planned, the state could face gasoline supply shortfalls in 2026 and beyond. These announcements also raise environmental, economic, safety, workforce, equity, and other concerns.

In this webinar, experts used these two pending closures as case studies to explore the potential supply challenge, how local governments across the state can recover lost tax revenues, and how policymakers can ensure worker and community safety. We also considered what kinds of benefits might emerge for nearby communities as refineries are closed, cleaned up, and transitioned to other uses. Lastly, we covered the challenges that exist for skilled refinery workers trying to transition to climate-friendly jobs. Watch to hear from local government, state agency, environmental justice, and labor representatives. More resources: https://theclimatecenter.org/events/p...