Why gas prices could spike even more In October, Phillips 66 announced plans to shut down its Los Angeles-area refinery in late 2025. Valero, meanwhile, said in April it intends to “idle, restructure, ...

Town hall attendees were told the excess sulfur dioxide will continue to be emitted from the refinery until repairs are finished.

California Energy Commission calls for shelving plans to fine oil companies A 24-page letter offers recommendations to Gov. Newsom. The commission also says refinery closures will add 15-30 cents ...

Constellation Energy Corporation's Three Mile Island nuclear plant is expected to restart a year sooner than originally planned. The Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor may restart in 2027, a year ...

California Democrats aim to ease the state’s gasoline standards and streamline permitting for refineries in a bid to prevent more fuelmakers from shutting down.

“The Phillips 66 refinery is set to close this fall, and Valero’s Benicia facility will follow next spring. Together, those shutdowns will cut California’s refining capacity by over 20 percent.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are advising all tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark Fork River ...