congressional_record: CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgE149-2
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| CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgE149-2 | 2026-02-20 | 119 | 2 | HONORING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS 66 RODEO RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPLEX | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E149 | E149 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E149 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS 66 RODEO RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPLEX ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Friday, February 20, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, located in California's 8th Congressional District in Contra Costa County. Founded in February 1896, the Rodeo facility celebrates 130 years of continuous operation in 2026, making it among the longest-operating refinery sites on the West Coast. For more than a century, the site has played an integral role in the economic and industrial life of Contra Costa County and in California's broader energy landscape. Generations of workers and families have relied upon its operations, and its presence has supported local businesses, community institutions, and regional economic development. Throughout its history, the Rodeo site has demonstrated an ability to adapt to meet the evolving energy needs of our state and Nation. From its early days as a petroleum refinery to its modern transformation, the facility has continually embraced technological advancement and operational innovation. In 2024, the facility completed its Rodeo Renewed transformation, transitioning from a traditional petroleum refinery into a renewable energy complex capable of producing approximately 800 million gallons of renewable diesel annually. This significant shift supports lower- carbon transportation fuels and contributes to both national and state climate goals. The complex has also expanded into the production of sustainable aviation fuel, generating approximately 10,000 gallons per day of neat SAF blendstock into approximately 20,000 gallons per day of finished SAF, which helps address emissions in the aviation sector. Further strengthening its clean energy portfolio, the facility completed an 88-acre on-site solar field in 2025, reducing its environmental footprint while diversifying its energy sources. These advancements reflect a sustained commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of good-paying jobs in Contra Costa County and throughout California. The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex continues to operate under the core values of safety, honor, and commitment. These principles resonate deeply with the ideals of public service and community partnership. On behalf of the constituents of California's 8th District, I commend Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex AC Transit for their long- standing contributions to the energy sector, the workforce, and the surrounding community, and I congratulate them on 130 years of continuous operation. |