Indiana

Since opening in 1889 as part of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company, the Whiting refinery has been a cornerstone of northwest Indiana’s economy. It is the largest refinery in the Midwest and bp’s largest in the world, providing gasoline to states across the region and producing enough fuel each day to support the average daily travel of more than 7 million cars.

The refinery also supports the local community, including science, technology, engineering and math education programs, tree plantings and sponsorships of community events. 

bp-owned Archaea Energy operates two Indiana plants that convert the methane gas emitted from landfills into renewable natural gas (RNG), which can help reduce emissions, improve air quality and provide fuel for potential use in homes, businesses, and transportation, according to the US EPA¹.

The two plants, located in Fort Wayne and Medora, Indiana, can process a combined 9,600 standard cubic feet per minute of landfill gas into RNG – enough per year to heat more than 38,000 homes, according to the EPA’s Landfill Gas Energy Benefits Calculator. The Fort Wayne facility, which started up in August 2024, is the first for Archaea and Republic Services in their Lightning Renewables joint venture. 

bp holds stakes in two Indiana solar projects: Bellflower Solar outside Indianapolis, and Honeysuckle Solar in St. Joseph County. Those assets can generate up to 361 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 53,800 homes.

We also operate three wind farms in northwest Indiana, with 355 turbines generating enough power annually to support about 191,000 Indiana homes. In September 2024, we announced plans to sell our US onshore wind energy business, which includes those three wind farms.