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
IMPORTANT NOTICE UPDATE – October 17, 2021
Los Angeles County Public Works issued an updated Community Notice regarding the Dominguez Channel Odor issue. Click here to view the notice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE UPDATE – October 15, 2021
On October 14, 2021, Los Angeles County Officials hosted a public Town Hall meeting to discuss the Dominquez Channel Odor issue. Participants from Los Angeles County Public Works, Office of Emergency Services, Public Health and South Coast Air Quality [...]
IMPORTANT NOTICE UPDATE – October 13, 2021
Since October 8, 2021, the Torrance Refinery Fenceline Air Monitoring System detected elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) due to issues external to the facility. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is aware the Torrance Refinery is [...]
Yearly Barrier Test
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, October 13, 2021. During the testing, Crenshaw [...]
Important Notice
The Torrance Refinery Fenceline Air Monitoring System has detected elevated levels of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) since October 8, 2021, due to issues external to the facility. The South Coast Air Quality Management District is aware the Torrance Refinery is [...]
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.)
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, October 6, 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 [...]