CHS McPherson Refinery Inc. - Operational Oil Refinery in McPherson, Kansas

CHS McPherson Refinery Inc. is an operational oil refinery located at 1391 Iron Horse Road in McPherson, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in McPherson County and is part of the country's extensive refining infrastructure, serving regional fuel and product demands. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other federal environmental regulations. As a refinery, it processes crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. This facility plays a significant role in the local and regional economy by supplying refined products to the surrounding area. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to energy security and industrial activity in Kansas. The refinery's location in the central United States positions it within a network of pipelines and transportation infrastructure that supports distribution.

The refinery is located in an inland area of Kansas, away from coastal waters, which reduces the risk of marine oil spills. However, operations involve handling large volumes of crude oil and refined products, posing potential risks to local air quality and groundwater. The facility is subject to EPA regulations including the Refinery MACT for air emissions and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules for oil spill prevention.