Overview
Marathon Petroleum's Garyville Refinery in Louisiana is a major crude oil refinery with a capacity of over 500,000 barrels per day, one of the largest in the United States.
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Louisiana Refining Division - Garyville Refinery is a large-scale crude oil refinery located in Garyville, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It is one of the largest refineries in the United States, with a processing capacity exceeding 500,000 barrels per day. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), complying with the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other federal and state environmental regulations. The refinery processes a variety of crude oils to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products. Its complex configuration includes fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, and hydrotreating units, reflecting a high Nelson complexity index. The facility is subject to the EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule due to its storage of large volumes of hazardous substances. Located along the Mississippi River, the refinery benefits from access to crude oil supplies via pipeline and marine transport. Its proximity to the Gulf Coast and major product pipelines enables efficient distribution to markets across the southeastern United States. The facility plays a significant role in the regional economy, providing employment and supporting downstream industries.
Environmental context
The Garyville Refinery is situated in a region with significant environmental considerations, including proximity to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility's operations involve handling large quantities of crude oil and refined products, posing risks of spills and emissions. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Refinery MACT and SPCC rules aim to mitigate these risks. The refinery's coastal location also subjects it to hurricane risks, which can impact operations and containment systems.
Frequently asked questions
The Marathon Petroleum Garyville Refinery is located at 4663 W Airline Hwy, Garyville, Louisiana 70051, in St. John the Baptist Parish.
The Garyville Refinery is one of the largest refineries in the United States, with a crude oil processing capacity exceeding 500,000 barrels per day.
The refinery produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products through processes such as fluid catalytic cracking and hydrotreating.
The refinery operates under the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, and the Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.
The facility implements spill prevention measures under the SPCC rule, including secondary containment, regular inspections, and emergency response plans to mitigate potential oil spills.
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