Tesoro Los Angeles Refinery

Los Angeles Refinery printable fact sheet 

Tesoro’s Los Angeles refinery is located in Wilmington, Calif., on approximately 300 acres. Operating at 97,000 barrels per day, the refinery processes heavy crude from California’s San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles Basin as well as imported crudes from South America and other international sources. The refinery manufactures gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuels, petroleum coke and fuel oil.

Throughout its history, the refinery has expanded and improved its operations to meet the increasing demand for clean petroleum products
and to respond to new environmental regulations. 

The adjacent Wilmington sales terminal receives petroleum products from the Los Angeles refinery and distributes 32,000 barrels per day of
all grades of gasoline and low-sulfur diesel, primarily to Tesoro’s Shell and USA Gasoline™ stations.

Health and Safety

• Upgraded refinery’s Fire Water System - 2010
• 2010 NPRA Award for Meritorious Safety Performance
• 2010 NPRA Awards for Safety Achievement – Hours/Years

Environment

• Daily surveys performed to identify and eliminate potential sources of odors
• Partner of Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for educational programs, research
• Sponsor of Los Angeles Conservation Corps green initiatives

Community

•Corporate Partner Award - Carson Chamber of Commerce 2010
• Annual sponsor United Way Los Angeles
• Sponsor annual Plane Pull benefiting Special Olympics