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Operations

Marathon Pipe Line LLC (MPL) safely transports and stores crude oil, refined products, and natural gas throughout the continental United States and Alaska. We continuously meet or exceed state and federal regulatory requirements. By following our Integrity Management protocol, using computer monitoring 24 hours a day in our Operations Centers, and conducting ongoing Emergency Preparedness and Response training, we dedicate ourselves to the safety of the public and the environment on a daily basis.

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Pipelines

MPL safely operates thousands of miles of underground pipelines. Our pipeline networks are designed to allow us to meet market needs quickly and efficiently.


Use the search function or zoom controls to get a closer view of MPL-operated pipelines on the map below. Clicking on a red line reveals more information about each pipeline, including its name, products transported, diameter, and operating pressure.

Terms of Use

Pipeline information provided from MPL's Geographic Information System, 2020. Street map information provided by Google. MPL is providing this map as a courtesy and for general information purposes only. It does not represent that the information contained herein is accurate for any particular purpose, and therefore disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Independent verification from experts should be obtained prior to any specific use. Recipient accepts full responsibility for any consequences associated with use of this information. This information does not replace calling 811 before digging. As such, you are still required to call 811 before digging.

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Storage Tanks

We operate hundreds of above-ground crude oil and refined product storage tanks. These tanks are used to store products to meet customer demand by ensuring enough petroleum liquids are available to maintain continuous flow in the pipelines.

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Storage Caverns

We operate or provide oversight at four separate active liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage cavern facilities. Underground storage of LPG in caverns provides a safe method to store large volumes of LPG. Using your mouse, roll over each cavern facility below to learn more.

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Marine Facilities

We operate one marine facility on the Mississippi River and three marine terminals in Los Angeles (LA). The Wood River, Illinois, facility has barge loading and unloading capabilities. Crude oil at this facility is barged to the Gulf Coast for use in refinery production. The LA marine terminals supply crude oil, refined products, renewable diesel, and other intermediate products to the southern California region. Two of these three marine terminals are also equipped to load products for distribution to domestic and international customers.

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Controls and Management

MPL makes every effort to protect and ensure the safety of the assets we operate. Whether it is following our integrity management protocol, maintaining our operations centers 24/7 or training for emergencies, we put controls in place every step of the way.