Martinez refinery conversion from crude oil to renewable fuels receives county approval
27 Jun 2025
In a quick unanimous vote taken before its lunch break Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the final environmental impact report for Marathon Martinez Refinery’s conversion from an oil refinery into one that handles renewable fuels.
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