Detroit Refinery

Smoke may be visible August 6th due to firefighter training

On Thursday morning, August 6, Marathon Petroleum firefighters will conduct a fire extinguisher training class training that will result in periods of visible smoke from company property. This notification is for information only, and there is no community action required. Safety is one of Marathon Petroleum’s highest priorities, and we conduct training regularly to ensure […]

Coker Variance Request Filed with City of Detroit – Read the Ordinance Here

The Detroit refinery has requested variance of the City of Detroit’s Bulk Solid Material Ordinance. Here’s the complete request that was submitted: Detroit Solid Material Ordinance Variance Request Detroit Solid Material Odrinance Variance Request – Appendix A Detroit Solid Material Odrinance Variance Request – Appendix B Detroit Solid Material Odrinance Variance Request – Appendix C

Business, Industry and Community Leaders Support Coker Unit Variance

The Detroit refinery is fortunate to have received more than 400 letters of support for the requested variance of the City of Detroit’s Bulk Solid Material Ordinance. These include industry experts, local business leaders and organizations, and residents of the 48217-zip code. Below are just a few of the letters the City of Detroit Buildings, […]

Refinery Supports Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Girl Engagement Initiative

To help keep girls connected with Girl Scouting during COVID-19, the Detroit refinery is supporting the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Girl Engagement Initiative. Through this program, approximately 600 girls, including 100 girls in shelters in Flint, will receive their own Girl Engagement kit, complete with supplies to earn two badges and a patch. The […]

UPDATE: Planned Maintenance for Detroit Refinery

UPDATE: July 1, 2020 Our neighbors near the refinery may notice increased flaring as we begin re-starting several of the units that were shut down for maintenance. The refinery’s flares may appear brighter than normal, and you may see them around the clock, for several days, but this is part of the normal operational procedure. We […]

Smoke may be visible August 6th due to firefighter training

On Thursday morning, August 6, Marathon Petroleum firefighters will conduct a fire extinguisher training class training that will result in periods of visible smoke from company property.

This notification is for information only, and there is no community action required.

Safety is one of Marathon Petroleum’s highest priorities, and we conduct training regularly to ensure constant readiness.

UPDATE: Planned Maintenance for Detroit Refinery

UPDATE: July 1, 2020

Our neighbors near the refinery may notice increased flaring as we begin re-starting several of the units that were shut down for maintenance. The refinery’s flares may appear brighter than normal, and you may see them around the clock, for several days, but this is part of the normal operational procedure. We have notified the appropriate agencies, and there is no anticipated impact to the environment or air quality.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Detroit refinery hotline at (313) 297-6272.

The Detroit refinery is committed to operating a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly facility.

To ensure the operational efficiency of the refinery and maintain a high level of safety, a planned maintenance period has been scheduled, beginning June 16 and running for approximately 30 days.

While there is no anticipated impact to the community, controlled flaring may be noticeable. As a reminder, flares are safety devices primarily used to protect the refinery equipment, and part of normal operations to reduce emissions. More information about the Detroit refinery flaring process can be found here.

Throughout this planned maintenance period you may see increased traffic in and around the refinery. We expect all refinery employees and contractors to operate their vehicles in a safe manner.

Should you have any questions about this scheduled maintenance period, please feel free to contact the Detroit refinery hotline at (313) 297-6272

As always, you can sign-up to receive emergency alerts from the Detroit refinery here.

The Six Petrochemical Building Blocks for Medical Equipment

The Detroit refinery is a key part of the petrochemical industry, and is serving a critical role in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s a video taht describes the central role of petrochemicals in health care, and why the petrochemical industry is considered critical infrastructure.

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