Former St Marks Refinery - Petroleum Refinery in Crawfordville, Florida

The Former St Marks Refinery is a petroleum refinery located at 627 Port Leon Dr, Crawfordville, Florida, in Wakulla County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the United States' downstream oil infrastructure, contributing to the supply of refined products in the region. As a refinery, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and other federal environmental regulations. The refinery's operations involve distillation, cracking, and treatment processes to convert crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other products. The specific Nelson complexity index and capacity are not detailed, but typical refineries in the U.S. range from small to large scale. The Former St Marks Refinery is situated near the Gulf Coast of Florida, an area with sensitive coastal ecosystems. The facility's environmental management includes spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. Its operational status indicates ongoing contributions to local fuel supply and economic activity in the region.

The refinery is located in a coastal area of Florida's Gulf Coast, near sensitive marine and estuarine habitats. Operations involve handling large volumes of crude oil and refined products, posing risks of spills and emissions. Regulatory compliance with EPA's Refinery MACT and BSEE offshore standards is critical for minimizing environmental impact. The facility's proximity to water bodies necessitates robust spill prevention and response plans.