The Phillips 66 oil refinery in the South Bay is shutting down, and nearby communities want a say in what comes next. But some residents worry they’re already being left out.
Carson officials had called for creating a task force that would include community members to provide recommendations during the redevelopment process, but the effort has stalled.
City officials say they’re in direct conversation with Phillips 66 and are hosting community town halls for residents.
The background
Phillips 66 announced its intention to close its L.A. refinery in 2024, citing an aging facility and increasingly strict state regulations. The refinery spans more than 650 acres and has two main complexes, one in the L.A. neighborhood of Wilmington and one in Carson. They’re connected via a 5-mile pipeline. The company processed its final barrel of crude oil late last year…