An explosion rocked a California oil refinery Tuesday night, sparking a large fire that was visible more than 20 miles away and frightening nearby residents. The fire at the Marathon Petroleum ...

That time has come. The massive Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery, which comprised 659 acres across two facilities in Carson and Wilmington, connected by a 5-mile pipeline, officially closed on Dec. 31 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: In an aerial view, Marathon ...