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Chevron Energy & Hydrogen Renewal
Staff Contact
Lamont Thompson, Senior Planner
510-620-6706
Project Description
The project consists of a number of components, including hydrogen plant replacement, power plant replacement, reformer replacement, and hydrogen purity improvements. In general, the project would modify, replace and install typical refining equipment such as piping, heat exchangers, instrumentation, catalytic reactors, fractionation equipment, pumps, compressors, furnaces, tanks, hydrogen sulfide absorption capacity, hydrogen generation capacity and their associated facilities, including steam and electrical generation as well as some refinery buildings and infrastructure. These changes would include construction and installation of new facilities as well as replacement of or modifications to existing facilities. The project would not increase refinery use of crude oil beyond currently permitted levels, although process upgrades would allow the refinery to use a wider range of crude oils. Included in the project are upgrades to increase energy efficiency, reduce air emissions, and increase equipment reliability.
Project Status
A Peremptory Writ of Mandate was issued by the Superior Court ordering that the City set aside the City Council's resolutions certifying the project's Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approving a use permit and design review, along with other approvals, authorizations, and permits for the project. Until the FEIR is reconsidered and brought into compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the City must suspend permitting activity on the project and may not take action on the project that relies on the FEIR.
Environmental Review
A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was prepared for this project and is available below.
City Council Documents

Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report

Resolution Approving the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit


Council Agenda Report - July 15, 2008
Planning Commission Documents
Appeals of Planning Commission Decision

Planning Commission Staff Report - June 19, 2008

Planning Commission Staff Report - June 5, 2008

Planning Commission Staff Report - April 10, 2008

Planning Commission Staff Report - March 20, 2008




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