PBF Pushes Martinez Refinery Restart to March


   
   MIAMI, FL. (DTN) -- PBF Energy announced that is planning to restart 
operation at its 157,000 bpd Martinez, California, refinery at the beginning of 
March, according to a company statement. 

   "PBF previously projected a year-end 2025 restart," the operator said on 
Friday (1/2). 

   The refinery was damaged by a fire on February 1,  last year. The restart of 
the facility was planned in two stages, with certain units, including the crude 
unit, expected to restart early in the second quarter of 2025. The restart of 
the remaining units,  primarily those scheduled for turnaround in the first 
quarter, was expected by the fourth quarter. However, this timeline has now 
been revised, with the restart rescheduled to begin in March this year. 

   According to the statement -- which is part of the company's 2026 Annual 
Guidance -- the Martinez refinery has been operating in the 85,000 to 105,000 
bpd range since the second quarter of 2025. PFB expects to reach a throughput 
of 280,000-300,000 bpd in the West Coast during 2026. 

   "The commissioning phase of utility systems and certain idled equipment has 
commenced, and a phased restart of the refinery will progress as work is 
completed, and the quality assurance and control process is completed," the 
company stated. 
PBF said Martinez refinery repair costs are expected to be largely covered by 
insurance, subject to deductibles and retentions totaling $30 million.




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