Operations
Relentlessly focusing on safe, reliable, and responsible operations
Fueling Progress
The Motiva you see today is 120 years' worth of innovation, perseverance, and passion for products that power our rapidly changing world. We safely, responsibly, and reliably produce essential transportation fuels, base oils, and petrochemicals that people across the globe rely on for security, prosperity, and overall quality of life.
Deeply rooted in Port Arthur, Texas, our manufacturing complex consists of North America’s largest refinery and an integrated chemicals plant, and the largest base oil plant in the Western hemisphere. With robust feedstock and supply options, our operations are interconnected by pipelines and storage caverns across Southeast Texas.
720,000
Barrels-per-day throughput
40,000
Barrels-per-day base oil capacity
400+
Miles of underground pipelines
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
ISO 14001
Environmental Management System
ISO 50001
Energy Management System
A Tradition of Partnership
Our refinery and chemicals plant hold U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) certifications. VPP is a health and safety program where management, labor, and OSHA work together to not just meet, but exceed, regulatory standards.
Operating Safely
We strive for continuous improvement to achieve an incident-free workplace.