EPA v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Case summary

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) produces renewable diesel at the El Segundo refinery for RIN generation. Chevron generated over 9 million duplicate RINs on the volume of purchased renewable diesel that had been processed with renewable feedstocks. Generating RINs on a volume of renewable fuel that has already been used for RIN generation is a violation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program.

Defendants (1)

• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHEVRON USA PRODUCTS COMPANY

  324 W. EL SEGUNDO BLVD., EL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245

  Registry ID: 110002899908

Statutes cited

• CAA 211 — Regulation of Fuels - Motor Vehicle and Engine Fuels

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.entered 2026-03-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,072,634

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-08-21Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2024-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-03-11Complaint Filed With Court
• 2026-03-11Final Order Lodged
• 2026-03-23Final Order Entered