The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognised five Marathon Petroleum Corporation refineries as some of the most energy efficient facilities in the country. The refineries in Anacortes, Washington; Canton, Ohio; Garyville, Louisiana; Robinson, Illinois; and St. Paul Park, Minnesota, have received 2023 ENERGY STAR certifications from the EPA, placing them in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide.
The certification process for these refineries involves achieving energy efficiency that surpasses 75 percent of comparable facilities based on the Solomon Energy Intensity Index™ and maintaining a strong record of environmental compliance. The accuracy of the energy performance score is also verified by a professional engineer. This year’s certifications reflect the refineries’ outstanding performance throughout 2022, adding to their previous certifications.
The energy performance of these refineries has contributed to a significant reduction in MPC’s Refining organization’s energy use in 2022, equivalent to about 20 billion British thermal units per day compared to baseline levels. This reduction is roughly equivalent to the energy consumption of 48,500 homes in a year. Since ENERGY STAR certification became available for refineries in 2006, MPC has earned more certifications than all other refining companies combined.
In addition to the refinery certifications, MPC’s San Antonio, Texas, office building has also earned a 2023 ENERGY STAR certification for its energy efficiency. This is the fourth consecutive certification for the commercial building, which must demonstrate energy efficiency in the top 25 percent of similar facilities in the U.S.
The ENERGY STAR program, initiated by the EPA in 1992, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through voluntary energy efficiency measures. By operating more efficiently, certified commercial buildings and industrial plants not only reduce their own emissions but also contribute to lower emissions from power plants supplying electricity to them, as less electricity is required.
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