Our people help drive the local economy forward

In Ohio and the Twin Ports region of Wisconsin and Minnesota, we rely on the energy of thousands of workers to keep our refineries running safely and reliably. Our people contribute their hard work and technical knowledge to produce the oil that is the foundation for the products we use every day, as well as the fuels and asphalt roads that keep the Midwest moving and drive our local economies.

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Our people help fuel the local economy

Fueling careers and the economy in the Midwest

Our local fuel production powers more than cars, trucks, jets and ships.  We contribute jobs and tax revenue to the local economy. Our operations offer well-paying careers and ongoing training and development for lab scientists, engineers, process operators and many other positions.

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Our Ohio operations

Our Ohio operations

Our Ohio refineries are located in Lima and Toledo. Over the next five years, we plan to invest US $1.5 billion to ensure these facilities continue to operate safely and reliably.

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Ohio annual spend

US $505 million

Contractors & vendors

US $227 million

Salary & benefits

US $2.7 million

Donated to local organizations

Lima Refinery

Lima Refinery

Opened: 1886
Employees: 500+
Contractors: 300+

Our Lima Refinery is the longest-running continuously operating oil refinery in the U.S. We’re using innovative technologies to produce high-quality products for Americans, including:

  • Low-sulphur gasoline
  • Gasoline blend stocks
  • Ultra-low-sulphur diesel
  • Jet fuel
  • Petrochemical feedstock
Toledo Refinery

Toledo Refinery

Opened: 1919
Employees: 600+
Contractors: 500+

Our refinery in Oregon, Ohio (just outside Toledo) has been operating for more than 100 years. Today, it uses the latest technologies to produce:

  • Gasoline
  • Jet fuel
  • Diesel fuel
  • Propane
  • Propylene
  • Petroleum Coke
  • Sulfur
  • Asphalt
Our Twin Ports operations

Our Twin Ports operations

Our Superior Refinery, which we acquired in 2021, is modernized with the latest technology. The refinery also operates the Twin Ports only marine terminal. It operates 24/7 through the shipping season and can accommodate vessels over 1,000 feet long.

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Twin Ports annual spend

US $221 million

Contractors & vendors

US $42 million

Salary & benefits

US $1.1 million

Donated to local organizations

Collaboration & partnerships

Superior Refinery

Opened: 1951
Employees: 260+
Contractors: 140 on site daily

The refinery produces more than 740 million gallons of product each year. These include:

  • Gasoline
  • Asphalt
  • Diesel fuel
Investing in people and local communities

Investing in people and local communities

Our social investment strategy focuses on key issues within four focus areas that align with our purpose and values, commitment to inclusion and diversity, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and business priorities.

  • Protected planet
  • Future-ready youth
  • Resilient communities

Our efforts in these areas range from sponsorships and partnerships to staff volunteering and giving initiatives.

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