Pub. 4 2022-2023 Issue 1

Big West Oil is committed to be a top-tier refiner, marketer, and employer in the Rocky Mountain Region, focused on building lasting value through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and pursuit of internal and external growth opportunities. We will accomplish this by embracing the following value statements: Integrity and Responsibility, People and Community, Relationships with Partners, […]

We at the Utah Petroleum Association express our appreciation to our members. We encourage you to buy within the industry and do business with your fellow members. We are stronger when we work together!

The 4th Annual UPA Basin Shootout took place September 29 and was a huge success. From sharpshooters to novices, our member companies came together for a day of fun, camaraderie, and light competition. A portion of the proceeds went to our PAC, allowing us to support those supporting our industry.

Our Shootout Hunger Food Drive competition this year took place from September 12 to September 28, benefiting food pantries in Duchesne, Vernal, Roosevelt and Manila. Our participating companies showed up brilliantly, as usual, donating a grand total of 37,750 lbs. of food.

Ovintiv is proud to provide bursaries, books and supplies for Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education, as well as mentoring and tutoring programs for Indigenous high school students. Supporting education is a cornerstone of our community investment strategy, as it provides long-term benefits for the community.

Roosevelt-based Uinta Wax & Finley Resources has more than 100 employees, with operations extending from Horseshoe Bend on the west to Fruitland on the east and Bennett on the north to Parriette on the south.

NeighborWorks® Salt Lake (NWSL) has seen teenagers who go through its programs eventually start their own businesses or become the first in their families to graduate from college. The non-profit organization received a $50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) to help expand this success through initiatives focusing on low-income neighborhoods near MPC’s refinery on Salt Lake City’s west side.

XCL Resources, LLC (XCL) is passionately committed to the responsible development of its asset base and neighboring communities by using advanced technologies to improve efficiencies and reduce the environmental impact of its completion program.  Recognizing the air quality challenges facing the Uintah Basin, XCL has focused on how to utilize cutting-edge technology to grow production while decreasing ozone-forming emissions.