The Chevron Richmond Refinery belongs to a community that possesses a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. In fact, the Refinery has been in place since before the City of Richmond was incorporated in 1905. Today, the Refinery provides jobs for more than 1,000 people, covers approximately 2,900 acres, and has a refining capacity of 240,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The Chevron Richmond Refinery processes more crude oil than any other refinery in the Bay Area and ranks among the major refineries in the United States.

Oil refining is a highly competitive capital-intensive business, requiring complex processing equipment. The essence of oil refining is converting crude oil into high-value products. Our central focus is on making transportation fuels – gasoline, jet and diesel – as well as lubricating oils. We are responsible caretakers of our land and environment; we operate our own electricity, steam, and water treatment facilities, and even maintain a vast wetlands reserve.

On this Web site, you'll learn a little about what we do, who we are, and how we've worked to remain welcome neighbors in our community for more than a century. Read more about Our Place in the Community(PDF 2.17 MB). If you ever have any questions about our Refinery or the processes we employ, please don't hesitate to contact us.