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Environmental & Energy

May 5, 2026

Phillips 66 sues California to block release of Bay Area facility plans

The company said disclosure of contingency plans under public records law would expose sensitive infrastructure and pose security risks.

Phillips 66 Co. has sued California to block the release of sensitive documents sought under the state's Public Records Act, arguing that disclosure would expose critical infrastructure information and pose security risks.

The dispute centers on two Bay Area facilities: the Richmond Terminal, where the company transfers fuel from ships to land-based infrastructure for distribution, and the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, which produces biodiesel and aviation fuel from waste oi...

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