Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project
Project Description
The proposed Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project consists of a number of component projects, 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 components are upgrades to increase energy efficiency, reduce air emissions, and increase equipment reliability.
Peremptory Writ of Mandate
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 Environmental Impact Report and approving a use permit and Design Review, along with other approvals, authorizations, and permits for the project. Until the Environmental Impact Report 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 Environmental Impact Report.
Professional Job Applicant Resources
This document identifies professional engineering and support contractors to Chevron for the Richmond Refinery Renewal Project, and provides links to their websites for possible employment opportunities.
Environmental Impact Report Resolution
Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Resolution
Notice of Determination Filed August 5, 2008
Documents Released by City Council
City Council Agenda Report with Attachments for July 15, 2008 Public Hearing
Appeals
Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project Agenda
Notice of Action Letter EID/EIR 1101974
The Planning Commission considered the above referenced application at a public hearing held on Thursday, June 5,2008. This letter describes the action they took on the project:
Renotice of Continued Special Meeting and Special Meeting Agenda
A portion of the agenda for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2008 and April 10, 2008 was continued to June 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Kennedy High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 4300 Cutting Boulevard.
Staff Reports
Note: Staff reports and attachments may take several minutes to download.
June 19, 2008
June 5, 2008
On June 5, 2008, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing, certified the Final EIR (by adopting Resolution 08-02) and adopted the mitigation measures attached to Resolution 08-02 as Exhibit A. The Planning Commission continued the meeting to June 19, 2008 and will proceed with the agenda to deliberate to a possible action on combined Conditional Use Permit 1101974 and Design Review Permit 1104423.
April 10, 2008
March 20, 2008
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
The FEIR for this project is now available. The FEIR consists of the Response to Comments and the Response to Comments Appendices in combination with the Draft EIR and the Draft EIR Appendices.
An electronic copy of the FEIR is available for review below:
Hard copies of the FEIR are also available at the following locations:
Richmond Public Library - Main Branch
325 Civic Center Avenue
Richmond, CA. 94804
Richmond Planning and Building Services Department
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA. 94804.
The Planning Commission determined the adequacy of the FEIR and certified that the FEIR was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The FEIR was considered by the Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing. The Final EIR was certified and the City took final action on the proposed project and filed a Notice of Determination after which a 30-day statute of limitations for court challenges began to run.
For more information on the City's decision making process, please contact Senior Planner Lamont Thompson at (510) 620-6947.
