ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase Comes to Robinson Refinery

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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Hosts ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase at Robinson, Illinois Refinery

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• Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Robinson, Illinois hosted an ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase to celebrate its energy efficiency achievements. The event took place in September, highlighting the refinery's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The showcase aimed to demonstrate best practices in energy efficiency and promote collaboration among industrial facilities for a cleaner and greener future. The event featured discussions, presentations, and tours showcasing the refinery's innovative energy-saving initiatives. Marathon Petroleum's commitment to sustainable operations and environmental responsibility was evident throughout the showcase, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.

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• To celebrate its achievements in energy efficiency, Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Robinson, Illinois, recently hosted an ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase.
• Held in September at the refinery, about 300 guests attended the event, including many local, state and federal officials.
• In 2022, the Robinson refinery earned its fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR certification and eighth overall.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 16, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum's Robinson refinery earned the opportunity to host an ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase in September in recognition of its achievements in energy management practices.

About 300 guests attended the event held at the Robinson, Illinois, facility, including more than 50 local and state officials. The event featured multiple presentations from employees and partners on Robinson's sustainability efforts, emission reductions and investments in the community. One of the featured speakers was Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg.

"From your outstanding record in energy efficiency, to your constant work to better this community - whether through your regular volunteerism and investments in Crawford County and beyond to how this team at Marathon's Robinson refinery mobilized following this year's tornado - what you all do here is absolutely amazing," Niemerg said.

In 2022, the Robinson refinery earned its fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR certification and its eighth overall. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) set a refining industry record in 2022, with six of its refineries receiving the certification.

At last year's ENERGY STAR Industrial Partner Meeting, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named the Robinson refinery's steam turbine optimization project - aimed at reducing electricity and emissions - as one of its Top 12 Projects of the year for energy efficiency across the country's industrial sector.

"It is a testament to the efforts of our entire team here, and today and every day, we are proud to be an ENERGY STAR partner."

"On the heels of receiving our fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR certification, we could not be more honored to host an event such as this in Robinson," said Amy Macak, Robinson refinery General Manager. "It is a testament to the efforts of our entire team here, and today and every day, we are proud to be an ENERGY STAR partner."

Building on its award-winning record for energy efficiency, the facility, working with solar energy developer Sol Systems, recently announced the construction of a Solar Farm to be built on 30 acres of MPC-owned land adjacent to the refinery. The project is expected to begin in early 2024. Once in place, the solar panels are expected to avoid electricity consumption from the electrical grid equivalent to roughly 1,000 homes' energy use annually.

Employees from Marathon Petroleum's Robinson refinery in Illinois at the ENERGY STAR Industrial Showcase celebration in September. Back row: Jason Akey, EJ Dockery and Gene Gower, Bryce Huff, Jeff Mueller, Darin Barber, Shane Sanders and Josh Dorfmueller. Front row: Michelle Dorfmueller, Amy Macak and Valerie Austin.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Marathon Petroleum's ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase at Robinson, Illinois refinery?

The purpose of the showcase was to celebrate the refinery's achievements in energy efficiency and promote collaboration among industrial facilities for a cleaner and greener future.

When was the ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase held at Marathon Petroleum's Robinson, Illinois refinery?

The showcase took place in September at the refinery.

What did the showcase feature?

The showcase featured discussions, presentations, and tours showcasing the refinery's innovative energy-saving initiatives.

What does the showcase demonstrate about Marathon Petroleum's commitment?

The showcase demonstrates Marathon Petroleum's commitment to sustainable operations and environmental responsibility, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.