Whiting
Welcome to Whiting Refinery
History
The BP Whiting Refinery plays a large part in the history of refining, going back to the late 1880s. Originally built as a kerosene refinery by Standard Oil of Indiana, the refinery has grown to become the largest inland refinery in the U.S. and continues to play a major role in BP’s overall refining strategy.It was at Whiting Refinery in 1913 that engineers pioneered the use of thermal cracking in the refining process. They discovered that by incorporating pressure and high temperatures, they could more than double the gasoline output from each barrel of crude oil. This technology was the driving force behind meeting America’s fuel needs during World War I.
Another major breakthrough occurred in 1923, when refinery engineers discovered that adding tetraethyl lead to gasoline enhanced the performance of gasoline engines.
Research continued at Whiting Refinery in 1941 where engineers developed a process that made high-grade aviation fuel out of low-octane naptha.
Whiting Refinery has been a leader on the environmental front. This was the first refinery in the industry to add a third stage to its water treatment facility in 1969. And, in 2001, Whiting was the first refinery to introduce low-sulfur diesel fuel (30 ppm) to the Chicago-area, well before the EPA mandate.
Research continued at Whiting Refinery in 1941 where engineers developed a process that made high-grade aviation fuel out of low-octane naptha.
Whiting Refinery has been a leader on the environmental front. This was the first refinery in the industry to add a third stage to its water treatment facility in 1969. And, in 2001, Whiting was the first refinery to introduce low-sulfur diesel fuel (30 ppm) to the Chicago-area, well before the EPA mandate.
Today
BP Whiting Refinery now processes up to 413,000 barrels of crude oil per day, producing 8% of all the asphalt used in the U.S.Recently, BP invested several billion dollars in the Whiting Refinery Modernization Project in order to equip the refinery to process a higher proportion of heavy oil. When the project is complete in the second half of 2013, the Whiting Refinery will have increased its gasoline and diesel fuel capacity by about 15%, or roughly 1.7 million gallons per day.
Our people place a great deal of emphasis on safety and being a high reliability organization. We believe that process control and optimization are important in meeting the world’s growing energy needs. We’re constantly finding new ways to improve productivity and efficiency, while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.
Achieving these goals takes a great team, and there is a very real sense of pride in being part of our team. If you would enjoy the opportunity to put your experience to work in a challenging and supportive environment where personal and professional development are a top priority, come join us at Whiting Refinery.
Community
Located in Northwest Indiana, roughly 20 miles from beautiful downtown Chicago, BP Whiting consists of 1,400 acres spread out across three cities: Whiting, East Chicago and Hammond. This location provides our roughly 1,850 employees, as well as thousands of contractors, with a range of residential options — from secluded, rural communities and suburban landscapes to major metropolitan centers.To learn more about Whiting Refinery, please visit: www.bp.com/whitingrefinery
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