Marathon Louisville Algonquin Refining Terminal - Petroleum Refinery in Louisville, Kentucky

Marathon Louisville Algonquin Refining Terminal is a petroleum refinery located at 4510 Algonquin Parkway in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the region's oil infrastructure, serving the local and regional fuel market. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards under the Clean Air Act. Its NAICS codes (324110 and 424710) indicate petroleum refining and petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized inland refinery, focusing on downstream product distribution. As part of Marathon Petroleum's network, this terminal contributes to the supply of gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products in the Ohio Valley region. Its location along the Ohio River provides logistical advantages for crude oil delivery and product distribution, while also necessitating robust spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act.

The facility is situated in an industrial area near the Ohio River, which poses potential risks for water contamination from spills or runoff. The refinery's operations involve handling large volumes of crude oil and refined products, requiring compliance with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. Air emissions are regulated under the Refinery MACT standards, targeting reductions in hazardous air pollutants. The surrounding urban and riverine environment necessitates careful monitoring to protect local communities and aquatic ecosystems.