Marathon Garyville Refinery Industrial Showcase

Marathon Garyville ENERGY STAR Awards

Marathon Petroleum — Garyville Refinery ENERGY STAR Certified
Plant Showcase
Date: August 22, 2018

Marathon Petroleum Showcase Activities

  • Attended by 125 guests including Marathon employees, utility representatives, chemical industry invitees, and elected officials from federal, state, and local governments.
  • Poster Session, staffed by Energy Coordinators, highlighting energy projects and focus areas for the refinery.
  • Tour of refinery
Natalie Robinson

"Energy savings and the commitment to energy ... means a lot, it means a lot to our community.”

 ‐Natalie Robinson, St. John the Baptist, LA Parish President

Ed Fox
“Everyday we’re looking at how the refinery is running, the energy they are consuming and if there’s different equipment options we can use to become more efficient.” –Ed Fox, Energy Technologist
Tim Peterkoski
During the Showcase, "we were able to share ideas about how others can save energy in their operations. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, but also looking ahead to even more achievements." -Tim Peterkoski, Environmental Auditing and Processes Manager
people celebrating
elected officials

Numerous elected officials attended the event, including (back row, from left):

LDEQ Secretary Chuck Brown; Congressman Garret Graves; District Director David Cavel; State Rep. Randal Gaines; State Senator Gary Smith; State Senator Ed Price; ENERGY STAR Strategic Industrial Energy Advisor Bruce Bremer; State Rep. Clay Schnexnayder; U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s District Director Mary Elise Schlesinger. Front row: State Senator Eddie Lambert; State Senator Sharon Hewitt; St. John Parish President Natalie Robottom; St. John Parish Councilwoman Julie Remondet; St. John Assessor Lucien Gauff; U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s District Director Rachel Perez.