RICHMOND CITY, Calif., July 16 (UPI) -- Chevron's attempt to expand an oil refinery in Richmond City, Calif., ran into local opposition at a city council meeting.
Although domestic oil refining has been tagged as a bottleneck in U.S. oil production that contributes to rising gas prices, environmental groups and concerned citizens voiced their opposition to expansion plans at Chevron's 3,000-acre waterfront property, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.
"We're driving to the hospital while Chevron goes to the bank," said Rev. Kenneth Davis, a Richmond resident.
Opposition groups said Chevron's project would add mercury, selenium and sulfur to the environment.
Chevron disputes the claims, saying the project, which includes a new power plant, would reduce overall pollution, the Chronicle reported.
"This project has no significant environmental impacts. That's a remarkable achievement for a project of this magnitude," Chevron environmentalist Bob Chamberlin said.
"In fact, this project makes things even better," he said.
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