EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div

Detroit, MI · Parent: Marathon Petroleum Corp

Total releases
780.1K lbs
Chemicals reported
34
Carcinogens
11
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div has reported 780.1K lbs of toxic releases across 34 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 11 are classified as carcinogens, representing 32% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 91% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#1,510 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 5.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 780.1K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 34 distinct chemicals, 11 of which (32%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 707.7K lbs (90.7% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 9.3%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 6% - from 151.6K lbs to 160.7K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Marathon Petroleum Corp.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
780.1K lbs
Chemicals Reported
34
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div
780.1K lbs
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53.0M lbs

99% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div
34
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp Dearborn Works
17

2.0× more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 780.1K lbs.

Air Releases 707.7K lbs (90.7%)
Off-site Transfers 72.4K lbs (9.3%)
Land Disposal 35 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 6% (151.6K lbs to 160.7K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 151.6K lbs 27
2020 134.6K lbs 27
2021 151.5K lbs 29
2022 181.7K lbs 30
2023 160.7K lbs 26

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 11 of 34 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Hydrogen cyanide 147.9K lbs -
Propylene 120.1K lbs -
Ammonia 114.4K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 77.4K lbs -
Toluene 51.2K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 48.1K lbs -
n-Hexane 42.4K lbs -
Ethylene 29.2K lbs -
Benzene 27.9K lbs Carcinogen
Copper 23.1K lbs -
Naphthalene 17.5K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylbenzene 13.3K lbs Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 13.3K lbs -
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 11.1K lbs -
Cyclohexane 9.0K lbs -
Zinc compounds 8.1K lbs -
1,3-Butadiene 7.0K lbs Carcinogen
Methanol 6.5K lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 5.9K lbs -
Ethylene glycol 3.9K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 814 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 471 lbs -
Carbon disulfide 461 lbs -
Cumene 440 lbs Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 263 lbs Carcinogen
Lead compounds 156 lbs -
Carbonyl sulfide 146 lbs -
Nickel compounds 89 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 37 lbs -
Diethanolamine 25 lbs -
Molybdenum trioxide 15 lbs Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 8 lbs -
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 7 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 5 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
42.2807, -83.1519
ZIP Code
48217
EPA Facility ID
48217MRTHN1300S

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div release?
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div has reported releases of 34 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 780.1K lbs. 11 of these (32%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div in?
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Detroit, MI.
How long has Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div reported to the TRI?
Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div is air releases, accounting for 90.7% of total releases (707.7K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (9.3%).
Are emissions from Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 6%, from 151.6K lbs to 160.7K lbs.
Is Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div release carcinogens?
Yes, Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div reports 11 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 32% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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  • See whether releases reported by Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div are rising or falling over time. View trends
  • This facility ranks #1,510 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 5.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Marathon Petroleum Co LP - Michigan Refining Div. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.