The 13-Refinery Footprint — Operational Excellence as Core Identity

Marathon Petroleum's identity is its 13-refinery system — the largest refining footprint in the United States — and the operational discipline required to run it at 94% utilization. This module breaks down what those refineries are, why MPC has earned more ENERGY STAR certifications than every other U.S. refiner combined, what "margin capture" actually means, and how operational excellence shapes every interview at the company.