Bill Parker and Pete Casey: Friendship Through a Changing Refinery
Riding his bike around the refinery on the overnight shift many years ago, Pete Casey ran into Bill Parker who was tending to equipment in one of the units. The year was 1988 and [...]
Operations Highlight: Torrance Refinery is Water Wise
As the rainy season approaches, we may see more precipitation in Torrance and that can mean a few days or weeks of rain throughout the winter months. While the much-needed rain can help improve [...]
Refinery Welcomes Community During Open House
In September, the Torrance Refinery opened its doors to the public as a dynamic “museum" featuring a variety of educational displays, models, equipment, and employee profiles showcasing the talent and diversity of the refinery’s [...]
Refinery Gives Back with Salvation Army Support
The Salvation Army’s red kettles are a familiar sight every holiday season. This year, the Salvation Army Torrance Corps (SA) began its holiday campaign by thanking sponsors of the program that helps our neighbors [...]
Torrance Refinery Sponsors City of Torrance Turkey Trot
Torrance Refining Company was proud to once again sponsor the City of Torrance annual Turkey Trot last Thanksgiving. Our refinery employees had a great time while supporting our community!
Torrance Refinery Sponsors Senator Bradford’s Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Torrance Refining Company supported Senator Steven Bradford's annual Turkey giveaway at El Camino College ahead of Thanksgiving. This event helped to feed those in the community who needed assistance this holiday season. [...]
Torrance Refining Company Supports Switzer Learning Center’s Fundraising Gala
Switzer Learning Center hosted their annual gala supporting awareness and education for neurodivergent and special needs youth across Los Angeles. Torrance Refining Company was proud to sponsor this event again in 2024 and see [...]
Technology Aids in Refinery Safety
The “brain” of the Torrance Refinery exists within the Distributed Control System (DCS), which is staffed around the clock every day of the year by console supervisors. The DCS is a sophisticated network of [...]
