ASHLAND INC Refinery, Findlay, Ohio | United States Oil Infrastructure

ASHLAND INC is a refinery situated at 709 GLESSNER AVE in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), indicating a diversified industrial base. As a refinery in the United States, ASHLAND INC operates under federal regulations including the EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. The facility's scale and complexity are typical of medium-sized refineries in the Midwest, processing crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and asphalt. The refinery plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting local demand for transportation fuels and industrial feedstocks. Its location in Ohio positions it within a network of pipelines and distribution channels serving the Great Lakes and Midwest markets.

The refinery is located in an inland area of Ohio, reducing the risk of coastal oil spills but still subject to potential soil and groundwater contamination from operations. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Refinery MACT for air emissions and the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharge. The facility's product mix and refining complexity influence its environmental footprint, with typical concerns including volatile organic compound emissions and hazardous waste management.