Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an integrated energy company involved in refining, marketing, transportation, and the distribution of petroleum products. Through its subsidiaries and midstream affiliate MPLX LP, the company operates across different parts of the energy value chain.
Its subsidiaries support refining operations, pipeline transportation, storage terminals, logistics, and other energy-related activities. The company also expands its operations through acquisitions and strategic investments that help strengthen its infrastructure and business capabilities.
To understand Marathon Petroleum’s innovation activity, explore its patent portfolio and filing trends, including patent counts, filing activity, and the technologies it seeks to protect.
Top 5 Patent contributing subsidiaries of Marathon Petroleum
The table below highlights the top five patent-contributing subsidiaries of Marathon Petroleum. These entities contribute to innovation across petroleum refining, fuel production, oil and gas processing, energy technologies, and other areas of the energy sector.
While only the top five subsidiaries are featured here, our research covers a broader list of Marathon Petroleum subsidiaries and acquisitions. To access the complete list and explore their patent contributions, fill out the form below.
| Rank | Company Name | Headquarter | Patent Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marathon Petroleum Co | China | 0000 |
| 2 | Virent, Inc | United States | 0000 |
| 3 | Watson Cogeneration Co | United States | 0000 |
| 4 | MarkWest Energy Partners LP | United States | 0000 |
| 5 | Giant Industries Inc | United States | 0000 |
How many companies were acquired by Marathon Petroleum?
Marathon Petroleum’s subsidiary structure includes companies involved in refining, logistics, pipeline operations, terminal management, and other supporting business activities. The list contains 100 subsidiary records across six countries, the United States, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Notable Acquisitions
- Northwind Midstream (2025) – Expands natural gas gathering and processing capabilities in the Permian Basin.
- BANGL, LLC (2025) – The planned acquisition of the remaining 55% ownership interest increases MPLX’s ownership and supports its natural gas liquids strategy.
- Matterhorn Express Pipeline (2025) – An additional ownership investment strengthens MPLX’s participation in natural gas transportation infrastructure.
- Whiptail Midstream (2025) – The acquisition of gathering assets expands midstream infrastructure.
- Marathon Coastal Holdings and Marathon Blue Water Holdings (2024) – The acquisition of the remaining ownership interest increases control over the relevant businesses.
List of Marathon Petroleum acquisitions
| S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
| 1 | Northwind Delaware Holdings LLC | Sep 2, 2025 | $2.375 B |
| 2 | BANGL, LLC | Feb 28, 2025 | $715 M |
| 3 | Matterhorn Express Pipeline | 2025 | $151 M |
| 4 | Whiptail Midstream | Mar 11, 2025 | $235 M |
| 5 | Marathon Coastal Holdings | Oct 1, 2024 | $175 M |
| 6 | BANGL, LLC | Jul 31, 2024 | $210 M |
| 7 | Utica Midstream | Mar 22, 2024 | $625 M |
| 8 | Wink to Webster Pipeline, LLC | 2024 | $18 M |
| 9 | LF Bioenergy | Mar 8, 2023 | $50 M |
| 10 | MXP Parent, LLC | 2025 | $13 M |
List of Marathon Petroleum Subsidiaries
Marathon Petroleum has over 100 subsidiaries worldwide. Explore the list of Marathon Petroleum subsidiaries below. To access the full report covering its subsidiaries and acquisitions, fill out the form on the right.
| S. No. | Company | Country |
| 1 | 631 South Main Street Development Llc | United States |
| 2 | Andeavor Field Services Llc | United States |
| 3 | Andeavor Gathering Llc | United States |
| 4 | Andeavor Llc | United States |
| 5 | Andeavor Logistics Llc | United States |
| 7 | Andeavor Midstream Partners Llc | United States |
| 10 | Andeavor Servicios De Mexico | Mexico |
| 11 | Asphalt Terminals Llc | United States |
| 12 | Beh Holding Llc | United States |
| 13 | Blanchard Pipe Line Company Llc | United States |
| 14 | Blanchard Refining Company Llc | United States |
| 15 | Blanchard Terminal Company Llc | United States |
| 16 | Buckeye Assurance Corporation | United States |
| 17 | Buffalo Terminal Llc | United States |
| 18 | Canton Refining Logistics Llc | United States |
| 19 | Carson Cogeneration Llc | United States |
| 20 | Catlettsburg Refining Logistics Llc | United States |
| 21 | Catlettsburg Refining Llc | United States |
| 22 | Cincinnati Biorefining Corp | United States |
| 23 | Cincinnati Renewable Fuels Llc | United States |
| 24 | Combustibles Playa Rosarito | Mexico |
| 25 | Corn Oil And Renewable Energy Llc | United States |
| 26 | Dakota Prairie Refining Llc | United States |
| 27 | Detroit Refining Logistics Llc | United States |
| 28 | Galveston Bay Refining Logistics Llc | United States |
| 29 | Garyville Refining Logistics Llc | United States |
| 30 | Giant Industries Inc | United States |
| 31 | Golden State Renewable Fuels Llc | United States |
| 32 | Gray Oak Gateway Holdings Llc | United States |
| 33 | Green River Processing Llc | United States |
| 34 | Hardin Street Holdings Llc | United States |
| 35 | Hardin Street Marine Llc | United States |
| 36 | Hardin Street Transportation Llc | United States |
| 37 | Kenai Lng Llc | United States |
| 38 | Kenai Pipe Line Company Llc | United States |
| 39 | Marathon Blue Water Holdings Llc | United States |
| 40 | Marathon Coastal Holdings Llc | United States |
| 41 | Marathon International Holdings Llc | United States |
| 42 | Marathon International Products Supply Llc | United States |
| 43 | Marathon Maritime Company | United States |
| 44 | Marathon Petroleum Canada Trading and Supply Ulc | Canada |
| 45 | Marathon Petroleum Company Canada Ltd | Canada |
| 48 | Marathon Petroleum Logistics Services Llc | United States |
| 49 | Marathon Petroleum Mexico | Mexico |
| 50 | Marathon Petroleum Peru SRL | Peru |
| 51 | Marathon Petroleum Service Company Llc | United States |
| 52 | Marathon Petroleum Supply And Trading Llc | United States |
| 53 | Marathon Petroleum Supply Llc | United States |
| 54 | Marathon Petroleum Trading Canada Llc | United States |
| 55 | Marathon Pipe Line Llc | United States |
| 56 | Marathon Prepaid Card Llc | United States |
| 57 | Marathon Refining Logistics Services Llc | United States |
| 58 | Marathon Tanker Holdings Llc | United States |
| 59 | Marathon Trading And Supply Services Limited | United Kingdom |
| 60 | Marathon Transporte De Hidrocarburos | Mexico |
| 61 | Markwest Agua Blanca Pipeline LLC | United States |
| 62 | Markwest Bluestone Ethane Pipeline LLC | United States |
| 63 | Markwest Energy East Texas Gas Company LLC | United States |
| 64 | Markwest Energy Finance Corporation | United States |
| 65 | Markwest Energy Operating Company LLC | United States |
| 66 | Markwest Energy Partners LP | United States |
| 67 | Markwest Energy West Texas Gas Company LLC | United States |
| 68 | Markwest Hydrocarbon LLC | United States |
| 69 | Markwest Liberty Bluestone LLC | United States |
| 70 | Markwest Liberty Ethane Pipeline LLC | United States |
| 71 | Markwest Liberty Gas Gathering LLC | United States |
| 72 | Markwest Liberty Midstream and Resources LLC | United States |
| 73 | Markwest Liberty Ngl Pipeline LLC | United States |
| 74 | Markwest Mariner Pipeline LLC | United States |
| 75 | Markwest Ohio Fractionation Company LLC | United States |
| 76 | Markwest Oklahoma Gas Company LLC | United States |
| 77 | Markwest Panola Utility Company LLC | United States |
| 78 | Markwest Pioneer LLC | United States |
| 79 | Markwest Pipeline Company LLC | United States |
| 80 | Markwest Ranger Pipeline Company LLC | United States |
| 81 | Markwest Tornado Gp LLC | United States |
| 82 | Markwest Utica Operating Company LLC | United States |
| 83 | Mpc Alaska Terminal Company Llc | United States |
| 84 | Mpc Finance Co | United States |
| 85 | Mpc International Holdings Llc | United States |
| 86 | Mpc Investment Fund Inc | United States |
| 87 | Mpc Investment Llc | United States |
| 88 | Mpc Trade Receivables Co Ltd | United States |
| 89 | Mpl Louisiana Holdings Llc | United States |
| 90 | Mplx Delaware Basin Llc | United States |
| 91 | Mplx Fuels Distribution Llc | United States |
| 92 | Mplx Gp Llc | United States |
| 93 | Mplx Logistics Holdings Llc | United States |
| 94 | Mplx Lp | United States |
| 95 | Mplx Operations Llc | United States |
| 96 | Mplx Ozark Pipe Line Llc | United States |
| 97 | Mplx Terminal And Storage Llc | United States |
| 98 | Mplx Terminals Llc | United States |
| 99 | Mplxif Llc | United States |
| 100 | Mt Airy Terminal Llc | United States |