2022 Benicia Refinery CAP Annual Report Now Available

The Benicia Refinery Community Advisory Panel recently published its 2022 Annual Report, which includes a summary of each of the six meetings that occurred in 2022 and links to important presentations to the CAP.

Benicia Tree Foundation Tree Care Day

10 volunteers from the Valero Benicia Refinery volunteered with the Benicia Tree Foundation on their Tree Care Day on February 16, 2023. Volunteers checked cages to ensure they were properly protecting tree saplings and reinforced tree cages and stakes.

The Benicia Tree Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that provides opportunities for individuals, groups, and businesses to support their community through tree projects and activities. They sponsor tree-planting events on public land in cooperation with public agencies such as the City of Benicia and the Benicia Unified School District.

The Valero Benicia Refinery Supports Young Benicia Artists in Next Generation 2023 Exhibition

Valero Benicia is proud to support Arts Benicia's Next Generation 2023 Exhibition, which runs from Saturday, March 25 – Sunday, April 23, 2023. The exhibition features artwork by student artists from kindergarten through high school seniors from Benicia schools.

Arts Benicia's Next Generation 2023 Exhibition

Saturday, March 25 – Sunday, April 23, 2023

1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia

Family Art Day: Sunday, April 16, 2023

Valero Publishes Environmental Justice Audit Report

Recently, Valero published on our ESJ website an Environmental Justice Audit Report that contained the results of an independent audit conducted by a third-party consultant with expertise in social & environmental justice practices. A community assessment and racial equity assessment were also commissioned from an independent civil rights expert. 

"The Audit found that Valero’s commitment to environmental protection, community engagement and involvement, and community investment go beyond compliance and align with the key pillars of EJ."

Valero is pleased with the results of this audit and is committed to continuing to operate as a good neighbor to Benicia residents.

Valero Team Volunteers at Food Bank

A team from Valero's Benicia Refinery volunteered at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano on March 16, 2023. Volunteers sorted and boxed food donations and fresh produce for distribution to low-income residents in the community.

Resources for Benicia Residents

5 Ways to stay informed about Valero Benicia Refinery

1. Valero's 24-hour Community Relations Phone Number: 707-745-7534 email: BeniciaCommunityRelations@valero.com
2. Sign up for Refinery Notifications at Valero Benicia Refinery Community Relations website: www.beniciarefinery.com
3. Sign up for Non-Emergency Notifications with your email or telephone number at the City of Benicia's Public information Bank website: www.ci.benicia.ca.us/publicinfobank
4. Valero Benicia Community Advisory Panel (CAP) website: www.beniciacap.com
5. Benicia Refinery Air Monitoring Program website: www.beniciarefineryairmonitors.org

Please call 707-745-7534 for additional questions.