Phillips 66 announces closure of Los Angeles Refinery
Phillips 66, based in Houston, Texas, U.S.A., has announced plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery by the fourth quarter of 2025, as part of the company’s strategy to adapt to evolving market conditions. The company will collaborate with the state of California to ensure a stable fuel supply and address consumer demands throughout the transition period.
“We understand this decision has an impact on our employees, contractors and the broader community,” said Mark Lashier, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “We will work to help and support them through this transition.”
The refinery, which employs approximately 600 employees and 300 contractors, faces uncertain long-term sustainability, prompting the decision to close. Phillips 66 has engaged Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Companies—two leading real estate development firms—to explore redevelopment options for the 650-acre sites in Wilmington and Carson.
The Phillips 66 Los Angeles-area refinery has a crude processing capacity of 139,000 barrels per day (bpd), with a total throughput capacity of 165,000 bpd. This refinery is split across two facilities, located in Carson and Wilmington, California, and operates with a Nelson Complexity Index of 14.3, reflecting its advanced capability to process heavier crudes and produce a high share of clean products.
Originally, the Carson facility was built in 1923, and the Wilmington facility dates back to 1919. The refinery produces a range of products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and fuel-grade petroleum coke, with clean product yield capability rated at 90%.
The company plans to source gasoline both from its refining network and external suppliers, while also relying on renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels from its Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in the San Francisco Bay Area.
“With the long-term sustainability of our Los Angeles Refinery uncertain and affected by market dynamics, we are working with leading land development firms to evaluate the future use of our unique and strategically located properties near the Port of Los Angeles,” Lashier said. “Phillips 66 remains committed to serving California and will continue to take the necessary steps to meet our commercial and customer demands.”
