CalMatters · October 9, 2025
Federal oversight is disappearing as multiple refineries explode. Who's in charge now?
CalMatters reported on California refinery safety oversight in the wake of the October 2025 Chevron El Segundo explosion and other refinery incidents. The article examines which state and local agencies are responsible for investigating refinery fires and protecting surrounding communities.
This article provides regulatory and community-impact context for Coffey v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc., et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-09699-MWC-BFM, pending in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. The Coffey case is in active litigation. No determination of liability has been made.