Yearly Barrier Testing, April 7, 2021
Dear Neighbor: As part of our ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness with the City of Torrance, we periodically conduct testing of the street closure barriers on Crenshaw Boulevard. We will be testing the barriers on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. During the testing, Crenshaw Boulevard will be closed [...]
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.)
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.) This is only a test! The monthly test is described as follows: One-minute “all-clear chimes” will precede and follow a two-minute “siren tone.” Total testing [...]
A Message from Refinery Manager Steve Steach: 2021 Recap and Looking Ahead
Dear Friends and Neighbors: As we began this new year, like many other businesses, we customarily reflected upon the previous year’s performance and evaluated what we did well, where we can make improvements, and set goals for the year ahead. Like many of you, we [...]
New Installation Will Reduce NOx Emissions
The Refinery's newly installed Selective Catalytic Reducer (SCR) which reduces NOx emissions. Have you ever wondered what it takes for the Torrance Refinery (Refinery) to operate in an environmentally responsible manner? To start, steadfast dedication by our workforce to [...]
Women in STEM: Meet Alexis Oyetibo, Process Engineer
As part of Women's History Month, Western States Petroleum Association celebrated women's contributions to our world, industry, and history. As WSPA President and CEO Catherine Reheis-Boyd notes in her message, "From refinery safety process managers in Wilmington to electrical engineers in Bakersfield, women play an [...]
The Volunteer Center – A Source of Community Support Amidst Pandemic
Just a few blocks south of the Refinery on the edge of downtown Torrance stands the Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach. This 58-year old non-profit has continued to reinvent itself throughout the decades; always staying “at the heart of helping” our [...]