For more than a half century, Murphy Oil Corporation has been an environmental leader in the oil and gas industry. We have a history of meeting and surpassing government environmental standards. Since 2001, our downstream operations have reduced criteria pollutant air emissions by approximately 73 percent.

Our environmental initiatives are ongoing. Over the last five years, Murphy has developed programs to further minimize our already low emissions and help reduce greenhouse gases. For example, Murphy completed a Clean Fuels initiative at its Meraux, Louisiana refinery in 2003, three years before government regulations went into effect, becoming one of the first U.S. refineries to do so. Murphy became the first U.K. marketer to supply ultra-low-sulfur gasoline to all of its retail outlets in 2000.

Additionally, Murphy voluntarily constructed wetlands in the Superior, Wisconsin area at Newton Creek. These wetlands are a valuable resource because they protect and improve water quality, provide fish and wildlife habitats, and maintain surface water flow during dry periods.