Phillips 66 plans to close its Wilmington oil refinery by 2025, impacting workers and refocusing on renewable fuels.

Phillips 66’s decision to close the Los Angeles refinery follows oil and gas giant Chevron Corp.’s announcement August that it was moving its headquarters from San Ramon, California to Houston, Texas. To contact the author, email jov.onsat@rigzone.com

Phillips 66 Co. will permanently cease conventional crude oil processing at its 138,700-b/d dual-sited refinery in Los Angeles, Calif., by yearend 2025 amid the operator’s

Philips 66, the massive oil company that operates across the United States, says that they will be closing their refiner in Wilmington next year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law​ that looks at preventing gas prices from spiking.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's bill would require oil refineries in the state to maintain a minimum amount of oil supply.

Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it will close its southern Los Angeles County refinery operations next year. Citing uncertainty about future sustainability of the refinery complex, which includes two facilities linked by a pipeline in Wilmington and Carson, the company's chair and CEO announced the decision in a statement.

Oil company Phillips 66 has announced it plans to shut down a Los Angeles-area refinery that produces about 8% pf the state’s crude oil

Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it will close its Wilmington-area refinery complex next year but will work with the state to continue supplying fuel to consumers.

Phillips 66 announced it will shutter its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, just days after the California governor signed a new law tightening restrictions on oil and gas companies. The refinery accounts for about 8 percent of the refining capacity in the state and employs approximately 600 workers and 300 contractors in the 650-acre facilities.