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Complaints of 'oily refinery smell' preceded Martinez blast by hours, air district reports
The Bay Area Air District began getting complaints about odor coming from Martinez Refinery Company hours before a fire ...
Houston’s oldest refinery is shutting. It won’t be the last
The closure of the plant, which dates to 1918, reflects the struggles of a sector that’s declining along with demand for its ...
Is California government considering oil refinery takeovers? Yes, it is
As oil companies shut down refineries, California policymakers are weighing whether the state should get into the refinery ...
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10 Days After Martinez Refinery Fire, New Details of Toxic Chemicals Released
Contra Costa County says a range of harmful chemicals were released, including some that pose risks for cancer and ...
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Frustration over Martinez refinery fire as probe focuses on leak
A weekend fire at Martinez Refining Company generated dozens of complaints. Residents complained about gas and oil odors from the refinery hours before the blaze. The Bay Area Air District has ...
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Martinez refinery workers return to work after gas-leak explosion and fire
About 300 workers have returned to Martinez Refining Company after ... RELATED: Gas prices hop higher in California, Bay Area after refinery blaze “I think some of the residents don’t ...
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Martinez Refining Company has had several environmental issues over the years
WELL, WE NOW KNOW WHAT CAUSED A FIRE AT THE MARTINEZ REFINERY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ... hydrogen and carbon and are used in refining crude oil. They can be dangerous when inhaled as fumes.
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Gas prices hop higher in California, Bay Area after refinery blaze
“The Martinez refinery accounts for about 10% of the refining capacity in California,” Borenstein said. What’s more, California imposes strict requirements and regulations on the blends of ...