Alkylation Safety & the Production of Cleaner Gasoline
Alkylate is critical to making clean, low-emission gasoline. Hydrofluoric (HF) acid is one of two primary catalysts used to make alkylate. When it comes to using HF, refiners take major precautions and employ prevention, detection and containment strategies to keep their workforces and communities safe. Tim Shepperd, an expert in alkylation safety with more than 30 years of refining industry experience gives an on-the-ground look at HF alkylation. Using live and modeled footage, he walks through the layers of safety systems and risk mitigation protocols facilities use to protect workers, their neighbors and the environment. For more information about alkylation safety, please visit afpm.org/HF.
Additional reading: Banning Hydrofluoric Acid Won’t Eliminate Risk, But It Will Threaten Fuel Supplies
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 vision of a cancer-free future. The Refinery team led by Operations Manager David Schumann walked [...]
Discover A Butterfly’s Life with SOAR – An Exhibit Sponsored by Torrance Refining Company
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Employee Profile – Get to Know Taylor Kang Obico
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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 Culture Start-Up Award,” in recognition of their successful efforts to improve asset reliability at [...]
California Gas Prices Explained
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Fueling Curiosity, Creativity and Innovation – TORC Sponsors Inaugural South Bay Regional Invention Convention
Excited young inventors from the South Bay filled the Torrance High School Auditorium to celebrate their accomplishments on Saturday, March 13, 2022 as the Torrance Refining Company LLC (TORC) presented the South Bay Regional Invention Convention (SBRIC) Awards Night in [...]