About Marathon Petroleum Company LLC

findlay officeMPC is the nation’s fifth largest refiner with 1,016,000 bpd capacity in its seven-refinery system, which includes Michigan’s only refinery at Detroit. Founded in 1887 and based in Findlay, Ohio, MPC’s roots reach into the early years of the oil industry.

MPL operates pipeline systems that move crude oil from production fields, other pipeline companies, offshore platforms and river barges to MPC refineries, competitor refineries and other pipeline systems. MPL also operates pipeline systems that move refined products from both MPC refineries and those operated by other companies to product terminals.

In all, MPL owns, operates, leases or has an ownership interest in approximately 7,500 miles of pipeline in 15 states, and transports 136 million gallons of crude oil and refined products safely everyday. High-speed computers, constantly evolving technology and satellite communications enable MPL to monitor and safely operate and control its many pipeline systems throughout the nation from its state-of-the-art operations control center in Findlay.

Once completed, the new section of pipeline in Monroe and Wayne counties will become part of MPL’s extensive pipeline network and be operated from the Findlay control center.

Award Winning Results
MPC earned the 2006 North American Refining & Energy Company of the Year award from Hart Energy Publishing for its excellence and dedication to:

  • Cleaner Environment – producing cleaner, high-quality fuels
  • Investment & Growth – investing in communities and developing the highest operational and safety standards
  • Vision – focusing on innovation and development on a global scale

sdev awardMPL earned the 2006 Distinguished Award for Outstanding Safety and Environmental Performance from the American Petroleum Institute. The award recognizes outstanding pipeline performance, low rate of safety incidents, community outreach efforts, strong integrity management program, impressive training commitment and effective use of advanced technology.

In 2007, MPC received Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision’s Community Builder Award for demonstrating consistent involvement with and support for community improvement efforts. MPC was chosen specifically for the multi-year support it has given for neighborhood cleanup events during the Motor City Makeover and Rouge Rescue Days, and for the company’s involvement in installation of playground equipment at Mark Twain Elementary School. In addition, the award recognized Marathon’s initiative to provide a venue for ongoing dialogue with the community by establishing its Community Advisory Panel.