Air Quality

In partnership with the City of Benicia, Valero installed an air monitoring system around the perimeter of the facility. The Benicia Refinery Air Quality Monitoring Program for the Community maintains and monitors air quality sensors specific to the facility operations and its potential harmful leaks. The compounds measured are:

  • Benzene

  • Ethylbenzene

  • Hydrogen Sulfide

  • Sulfur Dioxide

  • Toluene

  • m-Xylene

  • o-Xylene

  • p-Xylene