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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 [...]

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.
Torrance Refining is proud to once again sponsor @cityoftorranceca  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This crucial program enables community members to learn basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations, to foster community safety and preparedness. To learn more about CERT training, visit https://www.torranceca.gov/government/city-manager/office-of-emergency-services/cert
Torrance Refining partnered again with the @torrancepolice Juvenile Delinquent Division to support enriching experiences for middle school students through the John J. Neu Leadership Academy.
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