# Marathon Robinson Refinery

Marathon Robinson Refinery, Robinson, IL. 253,000 bpd crude capacity (EIA-820). Injects into Marathon Pipe Line (MPLX); reaches 15 delivery points and 18 terminals by published tariff. Crude supply, outlets, events.

- Location: Robinson, IL
- Status: active
- Crude capacity: 253,000 bpd (EIA-820)
- Operator: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
- Parent: Marathon Petroleum Corporation

## Pipelines it injects into
- Marathon Pipe Line (MPLX) at Robinson, IL (same city) — https://thinkingonenergy.com/supply/pipeline/marathon-pipe-line-mplx/
- Marathon Pipe Line (MPLX) at Robinson, IL (Crawford County) (same city) — https://thinkingonenergy.com/supply/pipeline/marathon-pipe-line-mplx/
- Marathon Pipe Line (MPLX) at Robinson (Crawford County), IL (same city) — https://thinkingonenergy.com/supply/pipeline/marathon-pipe-line-mplx/

## Reach by published tariff route
| Pipeline | Delivery points | Terminals | Lowest ¢/bbl | Median ¢/bbl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Pipe Line (MPLX) | 15 | 20 | 41.70 | 152.74 |

## Crude supply
- pipeline: DAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline) — Sources confirm Robinson is 'one of several refineries that can be served by crude oil delivered from North Dakota to Patoka via the Dakota Access Pipeline,' with onward movement from the Patoka distribution complex to Midwestern refineries including Robinson. DAPL is also a Marathon/Enbridge joint venture, giving Marathon direct commercial interest.
- pipeline: Enbridge Mainline (Lakehead System) — Plausible via Patoka hub interconnection with the Lakehead System, consistent with the graph's claim, but not independently confirmed by a source naming Enbridge specifically for Robinson within budget.

## Product outlets
- pipeline: Marathon Pipe Line — MPL/MPLX operates the crude-oil and products logistics network connecting Marathon refineries, including Robinson, to terminals and markets.
- truck_rack: Robinson refinery truck rack — Confirmed: 'products are distributed by pipeline, transport truck and rail.'
- rail: Robinson refinery rail — Same source confirms rail distribution alongside pipeline and truck.

## Recent events
- 2025-03 — Marathon began planned maintenance (turnaround) at the 255,000-bpd Robinson, Illinois refinery.

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Source: Thinking On Energy Supply Explorer — https://thinkingonenergy.com/supply/refinery/marathon-petroleum-co-lp-robinson-il/
Built from published FERC pipeline tariffs, EIA-820, the IRS Terminal Control Number list and sourced research. Rates are line-haul only. Cite as: Thinking On Energy, Supply Explorer, 2026-09-29.