ASHLAND PETROLEUM COMPANY Refinery, St. Paul Park, Minnesota | Oil Infrastructure

ASHLAND PETROLEUM COMPANY is a refinery located at 401 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 032411, indicating its role in crude oil processing and petroleum product manufacturing. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other environmental regulations. Typical refineries in the Midwest process crude oil from domestic sources or Canadian imports, producing gasoline, diesel, and other fuels. The scale of the facility is medium relative to U.S. refineries, with a focus on regional supply. Located near the Mississippi River, the refinery's operations are significant for the local economy and energy infrastructure. Its downstream product mix supports transportation and industrial needs in Minnesota and surrounding states. Environmental considerations include air emissions controls and spill prevention measures under EPA and state regulations.

The refinery is situated in an industrial area near the Mississippi River, which presents considerations for water quality and spill risk. Operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, including spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans. The facility's coastal siting along a major waterway requires robust containment and monitoring to protect aquatic ecosystems.