Phillips 66 to Power San Francisco Refinery With Solar Energy

Core Viewpoint - Phillips 66 has partnered with NextEra Energy to establish a solar facility that will power its Rodeo refinery, significantly enhancing its renewable energy capabilities and reducing carbon emissions [1][3]. Group 1: Overview of the Solar Facility - The new solar facility will have a power generation capacity of 30.2 megawatts (MW) and is expected to be operational by January 2025, gradually increasing its capacity during the first quarter [2]. - The facility will be constructed on 88 acres of land owned by Phillips 66 and will feature over 70,000 solar modules, producing approximately 60,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually [2]. Group 2: Renewable Energy Impact on Refinery Operations - The solar facility is projected to reduce the Rodeo refinery's grid power demand by nearly 50%, decreasing its reliance on external power sources [3]. - It is anticipated that the facility will help cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 33,000 metric tons per year starting in the January quarter of 2025 [3]. Group 3: Transition to Renewable Fuels - Earlier this year, Phillips 66 converted its Rodeo refinery into a renewable fuels facility, ceasing crude oil processing and focusing on producing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) [4]. - The facility has reached full production capacity, generating nearly 50,000 barrels of renewable diesel and SAF per day [4].