This is not just a California issue. There are 40+ military installations in the state. THIS will affect our national security.
Please read the "Point of No Return" before you dismiss this as something that can be easily fixed.
From there, you can listen, read, or watch video to become more informed. Please share this with others!
Please read the "Point of No Return" before you dismiss this as something that can be easily fixed.
From there, you can listen, read, or watch video to become more informed. Please share this with others!
A Comprehensive Analysis
CALIFORNIA ENERGY & FUEL POLICIES: A CLEAR AND PRESENT THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY AND FORCE READINESS?
by
Stan Ellis, Member, California Assembly
Michael Mische, University of Southern California
Michael Ariza, Petroleum Professional & U.S. Navy Veteran
Released October 21, 2025
Washington, D.C.
16oo Hours
CALIFORNIA ENERGY & FUEL POLICIES: A CLEAR AND PRESENT THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY AND FORCE READINESS?
by
Stan Ellis, Member, California Assembly
Michael Mische, University of Southern California
Michael Ariza, Petroleum Professional & U.S. Navy Veteran
Released October 21, 2025
Washington, D.C.
16oo Hours
| california_energy___fuel_policies.pdf |
Feb 28th PBF Energy warning letter to the CA Air Resources Board
Potential closure of 2 refineries. We'll be down to 5.
Basis for this article: Is the CARB really trying to force all in-state refineries to close? By Katy Grimes, February 28, 2026 9:05 am
| 2026.02.28_pbf_energy_letter_to_ca_air_resources_board.pdf |
March 3, 2026 Chevron warning letter to CA Air Resources Board
Potential closure of 2 more California refinery operations. We'll be down to 3 in the state.
| 2026.03.03_chevron_letter_to_carb.pdf |
March 9, 2026 Marathon Petroleum letter to CA Air Resources Board
Potential closure of 2 more California refinery operations. We'll be down to ONE in the state.
Marathon is the largest refiner in the United States and operates the largest refinery in California, our 365,000-barrel-per-day Los Angeles refinery. In addition, we operate Martinez Renewables, one of the largest renewable diesel production sites globally. These facilities play critical roles in supplying California and the broader West Coast with essential transportation fuels.
| 2026.03.09_marathon_petroleum_letter_to_carb.pdf |