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Monthly Siren Test

March 3rd, 2026|

The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.) This is only a test! The monthly test is described as follows: One-minute “all-clear [...]

Continuous improvements with new technology

January 21st, 2026|

During the summer, a new state-of-the-art burner technology was installed into refinery furnaces. Industry-leading burners were introduced during the maintenance period (referred to in the business as a “Turnaround”). The new burners are designed to [...]

Refinery Fire Brigade trains in Texas

November 30th, 2025|

The Torrance Refinery Fire Brigade successfully completed one week of Corporate Fire School in Texas. During this intensive program, members participated in Advanced Level Industrial Firefighting training, suppressing a variety of live-fire scenarios. The [...]

Helping to feed neighbors in need

November 30th, 2025|

Torrance Refinery employees and contract partners helped restock the food pantry for our community partner The Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach (Center). We collected 76.0 lbs. of food, which translates to approximately 174 meals [...]

Spreading joy to hospitalized children

October 21st, 2025|

Our happy volunteers showed off their creativity to make Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals during a decorating workshop at the Refinery. Employees decorated hats for children fighting cancer and other critical illnesses. The [...]

@thevolunteercenter makes a positive impact in our community every day. Torrance Refining Company was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the annual Heart to Heart Gala to raise funds to support important programs such as Operation Teddy Bear, Food for Kids, and much more! Gesuina Lafayette, Community Relations Advisor, reinforced our company’s commitment to support the Center’s work, including through employee volunteerism. Congratulations to this year’s honorees and thank you for your dedication to improving our community.
Student Inventors packed El Camino College for the California Invention Convention: Southern Region. Torrance Refining Company was the presenting sponsor of this annual event showcasing innovative inventions by students from across the region. Valerie Tse, Torrance Refinery Environmental & Process Safety Manager, delivered remarks and presented the Safety and Energy Awards to students. Congratulations to all the winners!
Employees from our Maintenance Department volunteered to share their career journey with inquisitive students at @magruder_torrance. Guillermo described a day in the life of a Torrance refinery electrician, and Martin talked about the various safety and maintenance roles he’s held at the refinery. We’re proud to support multiple @torranceusd programs such as Career Days, Girls in STEAM Cardboard Regatta, and California Invention Convention, to introduce students to different STEAM career paths to prepare them for a diverse and successful future!
We supported the @thevolunteercenter Operation Teddy Bear (OTB) program by reading to students and distributing literacy and school readiness backpacks at Edison Elementary. Our volunteers enjoyed interacting with enthusiastic first graders to encourage literacy, kindness, and volunteerism. OTB began 31 years ago and serves thousands of students annually. To learn more about OTB, visit the Volunteer Center. #torrance #literacy #communitymatters
Torrance Refinery was proud to sponsor the 25th Annual Black History Month Celebration in partnership with @torrancechamber. Community Relations Manager Barbara Graham presented the Chamber’s Founders Award to Clifton L. Johnson, a respected local businessman whose leadership and vision were instrumental in founding and expanding this meaningful city tradition. Since the event’s inception, the Refinery has proudly served as a sponsor, with employees actively supporting the celebration each year. Torrance Refining was honored with the Chamber’s Legacy Award, recognizing the company’s longstanding support of and active participation in the event.
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