Martinez Refining Company

Martinez Refining Company (MRC) – proud to operate in Martinez. As the first continuously running refinery in the United States, Martinez is considered the “birthplace of the modern refining process”.

The Martinez refinery was built in 1915, when horse-drawn carriages outnumbered motor-driven “horseless carriages.” In 2020, Martinez became part of the PBF Energy family of refineries.  MRC has 585 employees and 300 contract partners. MRC’s goals are to invests in their team members, the facility and surrounding community, and carry on the refinery’s tradition of being an active and dedicated neighbor.