Industrial Section

Industrial Section

US Oil & Refining


Location & History

The U.S. Oil refinery was constructed on the Tacoma tideflats in 1957 from units of an old Spokane, Washington topping refinery. It consists of two parts: the refinery and tank farm, and the Marine Terminal. All process water at the refinery site is discharged to the Blair Waterway which is a part of Commencement Bay.

Capacities:

In 2005, an average of 9,000 barrels per stream day of crude oil were processed.

Major Products:
  • Gasoline
  • Diesel oil
  • Jet fuel
  • Marine fuel
  • Gas oils
  • Emulsified and road asphalt
Facility Site Number: 40

Location and Mailing address:


    3001 Marshall Avenue
    P.O. Box 2255
    Tacoma, WA 98421
Industrial Section Permits

Air Operating permit: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has jurisdiction.
Website, phone number: (206) 343-8800, (800) 552-3565

Ecology Contact:
For more info visit the Company Website

Facility 24hr Contact Number:
    (253) 383-1651