Refinery Turnaround Announcement
The Torrance Refinery is committed to operating safely, reliably, and environmentally responsibly. In addition to daily inspections and continuous preventive maintenance programs we conduct to help us keep this commitment, we also periodically perform extensive planned maintenance because safety is at the heart of everything we do. Continue reading…
Refinery Sponsors 2024 Invention Convention
This spring, over 500 students gathered at El Camino College for the 2024 Southern California State Invention Convention (SCSIC), sponsored by Torrance Refining Company in […]
American Association of University Women STEM Career Conference
Torrance Refinery continues its support for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Earlier this year, the company sponsored the 20th Annual STEM Career Conference […]
Play Ball! With North Torrance Little League
It was an exciting day when Torrance Refinery employees helped kick off North Torrance Little League’s opening day at Hamilton Field in February.
Refinery Controller Joseph […]
Boys and Girls Club Select Youth of the Year
Torrance Refining Company Community Relations Manager Barbara Graham participated as a judge for the Boys and Girls Club Los Angeles to help select the […]
Torrance Refinery Voted Favorite Workplace
Torrance Refinery was recognized as Favorite Workplace for the second consecutive year in the 2023 South Bay’s Best Annual Readers’ Choice Awards conducted […]
Excellence in Reliability
What is one of the most important factors you think of when you are in the market for a new car? Sure, price is a […]
Helping Torrance Stay Prepared
A visit to a local city’s health fair and the desire to spend more time with her brother led Michelle Rand to participate in the […]
Investing in Students to Ease Transitions: TPD Youth Leadership Academy
Casimir Middle School Physical Education teacher Rob Alvarenga noticed a change in some of his eighth-grade students this year – shy students became more vocal, […]
Being Water Wise in Refining
California’s severe drought conditions quickly turned around after a winter of seemingly endless rainstorms. While sometimes inconvenient, the much-needed precipitation has helped improve conditions across […]
Happy New Year from Torrance Refining Manager Sara Wilson
Dear community partners and neighborhood friends,
As a new California resident and in my position as Refinery Manager for the past four months, I am happy […]
Stepping Into a Hopeful Future – Torrance Refinery Team Relays for a Cancer-Free Life
In May, Torrance Refinery employees and contractors joined the Torrance community to support the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life Torrance (Relay) and their […]
Discover A Butterfly’s Life with SOAR – An Exhibit Sponsored by Torrance Refining Company
Torrance Refinery is considered one of Torrance’s longest standing businesses. As such, its owner and operator Torrance Refining Company LLC (TORC) recognizes the important role […]
Torrance Refinery Recognized with Best Culture Start-up Award
In early March, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Reliability and Maintainability Center (Center) presented Torrance Refining Company, LLC (TORC) with the Reliability of EverythingTM “Best […]
Refinery’s Voluntary Safety Enhancements Projects Completed and Operational
The following is a status update of the voluntary safety enhancement projects the Torrance Refining has completed on its Alkylation Unit in cooperation with local, […]
