Phillips 66’s refinery closure threatens jobs and California’s refining capacity

TL;DR: Phillips 66 announced it will close its Los Angeles-area refinery by 2025. The closure follows new California regulations aimed at preventing gas price spikes. The refinery accounts for 8% of California’s refining capacity. Phillips 66 plans to repurpose the 650-acre site with real estate development firms. Around 600 employees and 300 contractors will be …

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