Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026
Capacity Loss Assessment
Reports indicate California is losing 20% of refining capacity as Marathon and Valero facilities face uncertainty.
Official Refinery Closure
The 659-acre Phillips 66 facility in Carson and Wilmington officially ceases operations.
Production Ranking Shift
EIA data confirms California has fallen to 7th in US crude production, behind Wyoming and New Mexico.
Phillips 66 Exit Announcement
Industry titan Phillips 66 announces it will close its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025.
The closure of Phillips 66’s Los Angeles refinery marks a pivotal moment in California’s energy transition, as the state faces a nearly 20% reduction in total refining capacity. Driven by aggressive environmental regulations and shifting land-use priorities, the exodus of major oil players raises critical questions about fuel security and the redevelopment of massive industrial sites.