Anacortes Refinery

Anacaortes Refinery in Washington State from across the water with a mountain in the background

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Overview

Our Anacortes refinery is located about 70 miles north of Seattle on Puget Sound and has a total crude oil capacity of 119,000 barrels per calendar day (bpcd).

The refinery processes Canadian crude, domestic crude from North Dakota and Alaska North Slope and international crudes to manufacture gasoline, distillates, heavy fuel oil, propane and natural gas liquids and petrochemicals. The refinery distributes products through pipeline connected terminals and MPC’s marine terminal via ships and barges.

Health, Safety and Environment

At MPC, the health and safety of our employees and contractors is of paramount concern. We take steps to ensure an accident-free, incident-free workplace. Due to this commitment, we've implemented safety measures and been recognized as a leader in safety.

At the same time, we are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment. As such, we participate in multiple programs, support several organizations and implement various initiatives that aim to protect our environment and the local communities in which we operate.

Below is a list of recent accolades and accomplishments that we've earned at our Anacortes refinery.

  • 2025 ENERGY STAR® certification – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, sixth consecutive year: Signifies energy efficiency performance in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide.
  • 2023 Distinguished Project Award, Best Private-Sector Project Under $10 million – Northwest Construction Consumer Council: Honored an initiative that incorporated selective non-catalytic reduction technology at the site to decrease emissions of nitrogen oxides.
  • 2022 Elite Gold Safety Award – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, second consecutive year: Recognizes safety performance in the top 5% of the industry.
  • 2020 Elite Silver Safety Award – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers: Recognizes safety performance in the top 10% of the industry.

Community

At Marathon Petroleum, we know that community is important. It's why we do what we do every day. So, aside from fueling the Anacortes area, we also make it a priority to be actively involved in efforts that have a positive impact on the community. Listed below are some of the ways we do just that.

Notable grants in 2024:

  • Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County, Marathon STEM & Workforce Development Academy: $110,000 to provide skill development, mentorship and industry tours to nearly 6,500 youth.
  • Habitat for Humanity, Anacortes Parkside Cottages: $100,000 to help families build and buy affordable homes.
  • Pacific Mammal Research: $20,000 to fund research and contribute to greater conservation measures on behalf of the Salish Sea’s marine mammals.

Community Engagement

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