Project Benefits

The Detroit HOUP will benefit Michigan motorists by tapping a more secure supply of crude oil for Michigan, resulting in a more stable supply of motor fuels. As the owner of Michigan's only refinery and a retail marketer within Michigan, Marathon is committed to serving its customers within the state and region, and will continue to the look for opportunities to increase supply to the heart of its Midwest markets.

The 1.5-mile pipeline will provide an alternative oil supply to the Detroit refinery, adding extra security in the event of a supply disruption.

The project will create approximately 60 new full time refinery jobs and 75 additional full time contractor positions. The refinery currently has 400 employees and 160 full time contractors. The new hires will add an additional $16.5 million to the refinery's annual payroll of $74 million. The project also will generate a projected $230 million in tax revenues for the city of Detroit through 2030.

Temporary construction craft workers will range from 500 to 1,300 workers a day for the balance of construction. The peak of 1,300 is anticipated in the fall of 2011. Total construction wages for the project will exceed $350 million by the time it is completed.