Petroleum Refining

Helping refineries achieve compliance while producing the fuels and chemicals the world depends on

Why Petroleum Refining Clients Work With Us

With nearly 1,400 refinery projects completed in the last decade, Trinity understands the complex regulatory and technical challenges of this highly regulated industry. Our active role in associations such as AFPM and API ensures we bring the latest insights to help clients meet compliance and operational goals.

Specialized Expertise

Deep knowledge of refinery operations and regulatory standards including NSPS, MACT, and emerging rules.

Responsive Support

Practical, timely solutions that align with business and compliance objectives.

High-Quality Work

Experienced engineers, scientists, and consultants delivering technical excellence.

Key Challenges

How We Help Petroleum Refining Clients

Refineries face complex and evolving requirements for air, water, waste, chemical, and safety programs—demanding a balance between regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and community expectations. Here is how we help:

Air Quality Compliance

Permitting, dispersion modeling, emissions inventories, and reporting.

Chemical Compliance

Support for fuel and chemical standards, TRI, TSCA, and other requirements.

Health & Safety Programs

Process safety, industrial hygiene, and RMP/PSM compliance.

Litigation & Regulatory Support

Guidance during enforcement actions, rulemaking reviews, and technical comment development.

EHS Management Systems

Auditing, compliance tracking, and sustainability reporting.

Waste & Water Management

Permitting and compliance for wastewater, SPCC, and solid waste programs.

Engineering & Process Safety

Relief systems, mechanical integrity, PHAs, and risk assessments.

Digital Solutions & Modeling Tools

Advanced software for air dispersion, hazard analysis, tank management, and risk modeling.

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Our Petroleum Refining Expertise & Services

Explore our related services to see how we support petroleum refineries with permitting, compliance, process safety, and EHS solutions.

Air Quality

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Chemical Compliance

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EHS Management

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Environmental Planning & Assessments

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ESG & Sustainability

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GIS, Data Modeling & Analysis

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Hazard Communications

Our experts provide global hazard communication support, including SDS authoring, G...
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Health & Safety

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Process Safety

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Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

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Waste Management

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Water Quality

Protect your water resources through expert water quality monitoring, SPCC, SWPPP,...
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Water Systems Engineering

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High Stakes Capital Projects

Managing Risk & Reward Through EHS Leadership:

In this issue of EHS Quarterly, we examine how environmental consulting plays a pivotal role in turning regulatory challenges into project advantages. By embedding proactive environmental management and permitting strategies early in the capital project lifecycle, organizations can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and create measurable value.

Our Industry Experts

Meet our petroleum refining industry experts who combine regulatory insight with technical and operational experience to deliver effective compliance strategies.

David Wall
David Wall
Director, Refinery Services
Sue Sung
Sue Sung
Director, EHS Global Services
Chuck Buttry
Chuck Buttry
Managing Director, SafeBridge
Bruce Douglas
Bruce Douglas
Principal Consultant
Kirk Lowery
Kirk Lowery
Managing Director, Environmental Consulting
Wendy Merz
Wendy Merz
Principal Consultant

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