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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.

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Refining

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Chemicals and Distribution

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Health, Safety, and the Environment

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Pipeline Safety

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Operating Strength
Our highly complex refinery is capable of processing more than 100 crudes while producing fuels and base oil products.

720,000

Barrels-per-day throughput

40,000

Barrels-per-day base oil capacity

400+

Miles of underground pipelines

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Fueling the world

Our Energy Products

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International Certifications
Our operations are certified to internationally recognized standards.

ISO 9001

Quality Management System

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System

ISO 50001

Energy Management System

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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.

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Operating Safely

We strive for continuous improvement to achieve an incident-free workplace.