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 2,000 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 requirements including NSPS, MACT, BWON, and NSR permitting.

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.

Refrigerant Management

We help clients navigate complex requirements with comprehensive refrigerant management services, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and safeguarding operations from costly violations.

LDAR & Fugitive Emissions

Full program support from applicability determination to audits, monitoring, and reporting.

BWON Compliance Services

Applicability assessments, audits, and compliance strategies for 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart FF.

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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

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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

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Water Systems Engineering

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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
Bruce Douglas
Bruce Douglas
Principal Consultant
Kirk Lowery
Kirk Lowery
Managing Director, Environmental Consulting
Harold Laurence
Harold Laurence
Principal Consultant
Inaas Darrat
Inaas Darrat
Director, Chemical Sector Services
Joe Kupper
Joe Kupper
Principal Consultant, Operations Manager
Caleb Gingerich, PE
Caleb Gingerich, PE
Managing Consultant
Jason Graves
Jason Graves
Director

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