Monthly Siren Test
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.) This is only a test! The monthly test is described as follows: One-minute “all-clear [...]
Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree and Red Kettle Campaign
Torrance Refining was proud to once again support the Salvation Army Torrance Corps Red Kettle Campaign and Christmas Angel Tree Program. Donations collected in red kettles by bell ringers helped feed disadvantaged individuals and [...]
Supporting emergency preparedness CERT Training
Are you prepared to help yourself or your neighbors in the event of a disaster? Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training aims to teach citizens crucial skills. CERT is an all-risk, all-hazard training course where [...]
Continuous improvements with new technology
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 conducts a joint emergency response drill
The Torrance Refinery Emergency Response team extended its appreciation to the City of Torrance Fire Department (TFD), Torrance Refinery Fire Department (TORC FD) and Air Products team for participating in a joint emergency response [...]
Refinery Fire Brigade trains in Texas
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
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
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 [...]
