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

Oil company Phillips 66 has announced that it plans to shut down a Los Angeles-area refinery that accounts for about 8% of California's refining capacity The company indicates it will remain operating in California.

When Phillips 66 this week announced its plans to close its Los Angeles-area refinery in late 2025, many observers noted the announcement came just days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law aimed at refineries.

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.

The factory accounts for about eight percent of California's refining capacity, while its closure will affect 900 jobs.

Significant amounts of contamination” in soil and groundwater exist on the 650-acre complexes in Wilmington and Carson

Phillips 66 plans to close its refinery near the Port of Los Angeles in late 2025. The company’s announcement Wednesday follows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature of legislation implementing new oil controls.