Puget Sound, Washington
The Pacific Northwest's refining hub. We arrange crude and product freight, storage and inspection for Puget Sound refineries and terminals.
Five refineries around Puget Sound, at Cherry Point, Ferndale, Anacortes and Tacoma, supply most of the Pacific Northwest. They run on Alaskan, Canadian and imported crude, and Washington supplies most of Oregon's fuel by pipeline and barge.
Puget Sound has strict rules on tanker and barge traffic, including tug escorts. We fix freight that meets those rules, source storage and appoint inspectors.
Refineries around the Sound
Figures are from the EIA refinery capacity report for January 2026.
| Refinery | Capacity (b/cd) |
|---|---|
| BP Cherry Point | 238,500 |
| HF Sinclair Puget Sound, Anacortes | 145,000 |
| Marathon Anacortes | 119,000 |
| Phillips 66 Ferndale | 105,000 |
| US Oil Tacoma | 40,700 |
Rules on the water
A rule adopted in November 2025 requires tug escorts for tankers of 5,000 to 40,000 deadweight tonnes and for oil barges over 5,000 deadweight tonnes in Puget Sound. The Washington Department of Ecology regulates oil transfers together with the Coast Guard.
- Crude and product freight that meets escort rules
- Barge movements to Oregon and inland
- Storage sourcing
- Independent inspection at each transfer
Frequently asked questions
Do smaller tankers need tug escorts in Puget Sound?
Yes. Since 2025, tankers of 5,000 to 40,000 dwt and oil barges over 5,000 dwt must be escorted.
Where does the crude come from?
Alaska, Canada and imports.
Who regulates oil transfers?
The Washington Department of Ecology, together with the Coast Guard.
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