Photos by Tag: Marathon Refinery

January 10th, 2024

Superstars of local economy

Since they began operations in 1955 (Shell) and 1958 (Texaco), the two refineries on March’s Point in Anacortes have been vital contributors to the local culture and economy. According to an economic impact study published by Western Washington University in 2019, the two refineries employ 841 workers with an average wage of $140,000. They also […]

July 26th, 2023

Full moon on bay: May 2012

Sailboat glides along Fidalgo Bay under light of full moon, as viewed from Cap Sante. May 2012.

December 28th, 2022

Sailboat motors across bay: 2012

Looking back, looking down from Cap Sante to Fidalgo Bay. May 2012.

April 23rd, 2021

Marathon emergency response boat

People on or around Fidalgo Bay Wednesday afternoon might have seen this unique vessel spraying with a water cannon. The custom built boat is part of Marathon Refinery’s emergency response fleet, with boats docked both at the refinery and the March’s Point wharf.

February 14th, 2021

March’s Point tracks: 2000

Twenty years ago I took this photograph of the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad tracks on March’s Point. The tracks once passed over Fidalgo Bay to downtown Anacortes. Today the trestle from that abandoned line serves as part of the Tommy Thompson Trail. The train delivers crude oil from North Dakota to the Marathon Refinery.

November 13th, 2020

Skagit’s first refinery now operated by Marathon

It was 67 years ago when company executives in New York determined that Shell Oil Company should increase its investment in the rapidly growing Pacific Northwest region. There have been many exciting chapters in the story of this community’s first refinery, operational since 1955 and now owned by Marathon Petroleum. This plant’s contributions to the […]

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