richmond refinery newsletter july 2017 richmond today human energy making the products that keep us moving By Katie Kabler From gasoline to jet fuel, and lubricating base oils to diesel, the Richmond Refinery makes the products that fuel the Bay Area economy and improve the quality of life for all its residents. We are proud to produce the world s cleanest transportation fuels, including a special blend of pollution-reducing gasoline that is not found in any other state. As a result of this California-grade gasoline, smog has been reduced significantly. Overall emissions from the Richmond Refinery have also been reduced by 86% since the 1970s, helping contribute to better air quality locally. From our comprehensive safety systems to our environmental protections and community investments, we want you to have a clear and confident picture of what happens at the Richmond Refinery on a daily basis. That is why we are once again opening our doors and inviting the public to tour the Richmond Refinery on August 26. Please see the back page of this newsletter for your invitation to this special event. Katie Kabler is the Planning Team Lead at Chevron Richmond fabricando los productos que nos mantienen en movimiento Por Katie Kabler Desde gasolina hasta combustible para aviones y desde aceites base para lubricantes hasta diésel, la Refinería de Richmond fabrica los productos que estimulan la economía del Área de la Bahía y mejoran la calidad de vida de todos sus residentes. Estamos orgullosos de producir los combustibles más limpios del mundo, incluyendo una mezcla especial de gasolina que combate la contaminación que no se encuentra en ningún otro estado en el país. Como resultado de esta gasolina con clasificación de California, la contaminación se ha reducido drásticamente. Las emisiones totales de la Refinería de Richmond también se han reducido por 86% desde la década de 1970, ayudando a mejorar la calidad del aire en la localidad. Desde nuestros sistemas de seguridad integrales hasta nuestras protecciones del medio ambiente e inversiones en la comunidad, queremos que tengas una imagen clara y segura de lo que ocurre todos los días en la Refinería de Richmond. Por eso una vez más queremos abrir nuestras puertas e invitar al público al recorrido de la Refinería de Richmond el 26 de agosto. Consulte la página posterior de este boletín para ver su invitación a este evento especial. Katie Kabler es una Líder del equipo de Planificación Chevron Richmond
fueling the bay area The products made at the Richmond Refinery propel everything from planes, high-tech manufacturing and automobiles, to the regional economy. 20% cars on Northern California roads run on our gasoline 60% airplanes using our jet fuel at Northern California airports 100% share of lubricating base oils produced on the West Coast by us california home to the world s cleanest gasoline Para descargar una traducción al español completa, visite chevronrichmond.com
part of your life This summer, whether you re having a backyard barbecue or traveling to visit friends or family, the Richmond Refinery is there for you, making the products you use every day. propane The propane used to fire up the perfect grilled corn and hamburgers for the neighborhood barbecue is just one of the many types of products produced at the Richmond Refinery. keeping planes flying at SFO Did you know the Richmond Refinery is uniquely positioned to produce products that meet consumer demand in the Northern California market? That s why when the San Francisco International Airport faced a shortage of jet fuel, the Richmond Refinery was able to quickly ramp up jet fuel production and keep the airport supplied with the fuel it needed to keep travelers on the move. jet fuel Approximately 26 million people a year who fly out of San Francisco International Airport are traveling on jet fuel made at the Richmond Refinery.* *Data provided by the San Francisco International Airport, December 2016, via calculation of 60% of travelers leaving on planes
diesel From farm to table, farmers rely on diesel, including some made here in Richmond, to power the equipment used to grow the delicious fruits and vegetables that keep our communities fed. gasoline When heading on the annual family vacation, rest assured that by filling your car with Chevron with Techron, blended in Richmond, you re using a cleaner blend of gasoline that is helping meet some of the nation s toughest air quality standards. less is more No other fuel additive works the way Techron does to limit the harmful emissions that cause air pollution. Invented right here in Richmond, Techron flows through your engine, scrubbing vital engine parts and minimizing harmful deposits in the combustion chamber. This keeps air flowing properly through your engine, reducing emissions. lubricating base oils As the only West Coast refinery that produces lubricating base oils, there s a good chance the construction equipment you see or the car you drive is operating efficiently and smoothly thanks to lubricants made by the Richmond Refinery.
Q&A meet our employees Matthew Payne Refinery Business Manager of Oils Planning Years: 20 Years with Chevron: Pascagoula (15), Salt Lake City (2), Richmond (3) Education: BA in Chemical Engineering from UA South Alabama QTell me about your job. I ensure the Refinery can meet the demands of all the customers in the Bay Area. We balance guaranteeing our customer base has all the products they need for business and personal use, while making sure that we run the Refinery in a way that maximizes our profitability and minimizes our impact on the environment. QWhat is unique about the customer demands of the Bay Area? Because of the area s population density, we depend on the transportation fuels the Richmond Refinery produces to keep us on the move: from 20% of the cars using our gasoline to nearly two-thirds of the airplanes at SFO using our jet fuel. That s a lot of folks traveling to grandma s birthday or other occasions that place their faith in our reliable supply stream! QHow many products does the Richmond Refinery produce? Mostly we produce gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and lubricating base oils. The production of lubricating base oils is unique to the Refinery as we are the only producer of this important product on the West Coast. The design of the Refinery also allows some flexibility in the products we make all while keeping us one of the most energy efficient refineries in California. This enables us to meet local market demands and serve Bay Area residents and businesses. QWhat are the advantages of California-grade gasoline to the consumer? California requires a special blend of gasoline that is specifically designed to produce fewer emissions. Together with Chevron with Techron, when you put California-grade gasoline in your engine, it runs smoother and produces fewer emissions. As a result, Californians enjoy cleaner air and less pollution from the cars on the road, which makes a huge difference in air quality, specifically in the valleys. QWhat do you like to do in Richmond? My wife and I have a tradition: we go to Little Louie s in Point Richmond and get French toast and bacon every other Friday. We then love to walk along the shoreline in Point Richmond after breakfast. I ve taken my daughter to the Rosie the Riveter museum, too. QWhat is it like to work for Chevron? I ve been with Chevron for nearly two decades and worked at three different refineries. From the day I started with the company, the thing I value above all else is that I always can speak my mind and am always listened to. In Richmond specifically, I ve been struck by the value placed upon employee volunteering in the community. We participate in activities put on by the local school district and GRIP, just to name a few. Those activities really show that the employees here care about making the area where we do business a better community. This brings me a lot of pride.
Chevron Richmond 841 Chevron Way Richmond, CA 94801 for more information Email info@richmondrefinery.com or call 510-242-2000. For noise and odor complaints, please contact 510-242-2127. para más información Email a info@richmondrefinery.com o llamando al número 510-242-2000. Para quejas relacionadas con ruidos y olores, por favor llame al número 510-242-2127. you re invited: richmond refinery community tour day We would like to invite you and your family to be our special guests for a tour of the Richmond Refinery. We can promise you a fascinating look at what we do and how it benefits the community we share. Our employees are eager to answer all of your questions and hear your feedback. Sincerely yours, Kory Judd, General Manager, Richmond Refinery when: Saturday, August 26, 2017, 10:00 am 2:00 pm where: Chevron Richmond Refinery rsvp: Advanced registration required by July 24, 2017 reserve: visit chevronrichmondtour.com to reserve your spot