5/7/18 – 2:02 P.M.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation President Don Templin spoke more about the company’s merger with Andeavor today. Templin says the companies are still sorting out the final details on how the combined company will look…

Audio: Don Templin

Templin said it was too early to speculate on if Andeavor employees would get transferred to Findlay.

Templin also talked about the future business outlook for Marathon. He said the merger puts the company in a good position to be a global competitor. Templin added that the demand for petroleum remains high, and more exports are possible in the future.

The deal will give Marathon a nationwide footprint…

Audio: Don Templin

Templin says after the merger completes, Marathon will grow from 1.9 billion barrels of crude capacity to 3 billion. It also means Marathon will have 16 total plants. Andeavor’s midstream business will increase Marathon’s pipeline mileage by around 50 percent. Marathon is also growing its number of terminals by around 30 percent.

The deal will increase the number of Marathon-branded gas stations to around 8,000. That’s up from the current 5,600 Marathon gas stations. The number of Speedway stations will grow from 2,800 to 4,000 stores.

Templin spoke at the Findlay Rotary Club this afternoon.