Refineries

BP Whiting Refinery illuminated at twilight along Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana, with industrial structures and storage tanks lit against a purple dusk sky.View full post: BP Whiting Refinery at Dusk in Whiting, Indiana
February 20, 2024 — The BP Whiting Refinery sits along Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana, roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. Standard Oil built the plant in 1889, and it remains the largest refinery in the Midwest, with a crude processing capacity of about 435,000 barrels per day. The facility runs heavily on Canadian crude oil, converting it into gasoline, diesel, and asphalt for distribution across the region. BP has operated the refinery since its 1998 merger with Amoco, which had controlled the site following Standard Oil's court-ordered breakup in 1911.
BP Whiting Refinery in Hammond, Indiana illuminated at dusk with distillation towers, piping infrastructure, and steam plumes against a twilight sky.View full post: Street Lamps and Refinery Lights Over Hammond, Indiana
December 29, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery complex in Hammond, Indiana, is illuminated at dusk, with steam rising from its numerous towers and processing units. This facility is recognized as BP's largest refinery globally and the largest in the Midwest region, playing a significant role in regional energy production and infrastructure.
BP Indiana Harbor Refinery in East Chicago, Indiana, with steel framework, distillation towers, and industrial infrastructure visible through mist at dusk.View full post: Boom Lifts and Pipework at BP Whiting Refinery in Fog
December 29, 2023 — The BP Indiana Harbor Refinery in East Chicago, Indiana, is seen shrouded in mist, with industrial piping, smokestacks, and various structures characteristic of a large-scale petrochemical facility. Several boom lifts are visible, suggesting ongoing maintenance or construction work within the complex. This refinery, located in the industrial heart of Northwest Indiana, has been a significant contributor to the region's economy and a source of environmental concern for decades. Its operations are integral to the supply chain for fuels and other petroleum-based products, impacting the local community and the broader energy landscape.
Marktown residential neighborhood in East Chicago, Indiana, with BP refinery industrial complex visible behind bare trees.View full post: Liberty Street in Marktown, Dwarfed by the BP Refinery
December 29, 2023 — Marktown in East Chicago, Indiana, is shown at the intersection of Liberty and Spring streets, where houses stand immediately beside the BP refinery complex in the Indiana Harbor industrial corridor. Marktown was developed in the early 20th century as a planned company town for industrial workers, and it remains a residential neighborhood closely bordered by heavy industry. The refinery is one of the major petroleum-processing facilities in northwest Indiana, part of the broader concentration of steelmaking, refining, and petrochemical operations along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
BP Whiting Refinery's illuminated industrial complex at night with distillation towers, steam plumes, and power infrastructure against a purple twilight sky.View full post: Steam and Warning Lights Over the BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is illuminated at night, with steam rising from its industrial structures and power lines crisscrossing the foreground. This facility is recognized as the largest oil refinery in the Midwest and BP's largest globally. The refinery plays a critical role in the region's energy infrastructure, processing crude oil into various petroleum products. Its operations are integral to the supply chain for fuels and other essential materials, impacting both the local economy and broader energy markets.
BP Whiting Refinery at night with illuminated distillation towers, railroad cars, and steam plumes against a purple twilight sky.View full post: Rail Yard and Flare Stack at BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is illuminated at night, with a flare stack burning and steam rising from industrial processes. Railcars are visible on tracks in the foreground, indicating the transport of materials to and from the facility. The refinery complex features numerous towers, pipes, and lighting structures characteristic of large-scale petroleum processing operations. As the largest oil refinery in the Midwest and BP's largest globally, the Whiting facility plays a significant role in regional energy production and supply chains. Its operations are integral to the industrial landscape of Northwest Indiana, processing crude oil into various refined products. The nighttime view highlights the continuous operational nature of such critical energy infrastructure.
BP Whiting Refinery in Indiana operates at night with illuminated steel lattice towers, piping infrastructure, and red warning lights against a dark sky.View full post: Scaffolding and Towers at BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — Illuminated industrial structures and complex pipework are visible at the BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, during nighttime operations. The facility, which is the largest oil refinery in the Midwest and BP's largest globally, processes crude oil into various petroleum products. Its extensive infrastructure supports continuous production, contributing significantly to regional energy supply and the economy.
BP Whiting Refinery at night with illuminated distillation towers, steel framework, and piping infrastructure in Whiting, Indiana.View full post: Distillation Towers at the BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is illuminated at night, showcasing its complex network of distillation towers, pipes, and platforms. This facility is the largest oil refinery in the Midwest and BP's largest globally. Established in 1942, the refinery has undergone numerous expansions and upgrades to meet evolving energy demands. It plays a critical role in processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products essential for the region's transportation and industrial sectors. The refinery's operations are a significant factor in the local economy and the broader energy supply chain of the United States.
BP Whiting Refinery in Indiana operates at night with illuminated processing units and steam plumes rising against a twilight sky.View full post: Steam Billowing Over BP Whiting Refinery at Night
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is a sprawling industrial complex characterized by its intricate network of pipes, towering distillation columns, and illuminated processing units.
Industrial refinery facility in Whiting, Indiana, illuminated at night with steel lattice towers, piping systems, and red warning lights against a purple twilight sky.View full post: Warning Lights Atop Towers at BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is illuminated at night, showcasing its extensive industrial structures and complex network of pipes and towers. Red warning lights are visible atop tall lattice towers, indicating operational activity within the facility.
BP Whiting Refinery industrial complex illuminated at night with steel framework, pipes, and tower lights against purple twilight sky.View full post: Fog Rolling Over the BP Whiting Refinery
December 28, 2023 — The BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, is illuminated at night, with its complex network of pipes, towers, and lights visible through the fog. The refinery is the largest in the Midwest and BP's largest globally, playing a significant role in the region's energy production.
ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana illuminated at night with green and blue lights on distillation towers and storage tanks.View full post: ExxonMobil Refinery Lit Up After Dark in Baton Rouge
December 9, 2019 — ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery began operating in 1909 and now ranks among the largest refining complexes in the United States, with a crude capacity of roughly 520,000 barrels per day. The site spans more than 2,300 acres along the Mississippi River and includes an adjacent chemical plant and polyolefins plant, forming one of the largest integrated petrochemical complexes in the world. Distillation towers and flare stacks process crude into gasoline, diesel, and feedstocks for plastics and other chemical products. The refinery sits within Louisiana's industrial corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, an 85-mile stretch dense with petrochemical facilities.
Shell's Convent Refinery administration sign illuminated at night in St. James Parish, Louisiana.View full post: Shell Convent Refinery Entrance in St. James Parish
December 9, 2019 — Shell operated the Convent Refinery along the Mississippi River in St. James Parish, Louisiana, from 1967 until shutting it down in 2020. The plant sat within the string of petrochemical facilities that line the river between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, an area often called Louisiana's River Parishes. This entrance sign, marking the administration and visitor checkpoint, once directed employees and guests into the refinery complex. After the shutdown, Shell began converting portions of the site for alternative industrial use.
Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park illuminates the frozen Mississippi River at dusk.View full post: Marathon Refinery Reflected on the Mississippi at St. Paul Park
January 24, 2016 — Marathon Petroleum's St. Paul Park refinery sits along the Mississippi River southeast of downtown St. Paul. Built in 1939, the plant processes roughly 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day into gasoline, diesel, and asphalt products for the regional market. It's one of only two refineries operating in Minnesota, the other being Flint Hills Resources in Rosemount. Marathon Petroleum acquired the facility in 2010 as part of its purchase of the Minnesota refining business from Marathon Oil's corporate predecessor.

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