Par Pacific Holdings

NYSE: PARR

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Refining · Regional Refining

Par Pacific Holdings

PARR

Par Pacific Holdings is a Houston-based energy company with refining operations in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rockies.

Founded: 2012
Employees: 1,700+
Revenue: $7.5 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Regional RefiningHawaii OperationsPacific NorthwestRocky Mountain Refining

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is a growth-oriented energy company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that manages and maintains interests in refining, retail, logistics, and other energy-related assets. The company operates refineries in unique, supply-advantaged markets including Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma, Washington), and the Rockies (Billings, Montana).

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

2012

Employees

1,700+

Revenue

$7.5 billion (2023)

CEO

William Pate

Website

parpacific.com

History of Par Pacific Holdings

Par Pacific was founded in 2012 when it acquired the former Tesoro Hawaii refinery out of bankruptcy. The company has since grown through strategic acquisitions, adding refineries in Wyoming (later sold), Washington, and Montana. Par Pacific's Houston headquarters manages a geographically diverse refining portfolio.

Operations & Business Segments

Par Pacific operates three refineries: Kapolei (Hawaii, 93,000 bpd), Tacoma (Washington, 40,000 bpd), and Billings (Montana, 62,000 bpd). The company also operates retail fuel outlets in Hawaii and logistics assets including pipeline and terminal infrastructure across its refining markets.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Regional RefiningHawaii OperationsPacific NorthwestRocky Mountain RefiningFuel RetailLogistics

Frequently Asked Questions About Par Pacific Holdings

What does Par Pacific Holdings do?▾

Par Pacific is a Houston-based energy company that operates refineries in Hawaii, Washington state, and Montana, along with fuel retail and logistics assets in those markets.

Where is Par Pacific headquartered?▾

Par Pacific Holdings is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Why are Par Pacific's refineries in unique markets?▾

Par Pacific's refineries serve supply-constrained markets (Hawaii, Pacific Northwest, Rockies) where limited competition and logistical barriers provide pricing advantages compared to Gulf Coast refineries.

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Where is Par Pacific Holdings headquartered?▾

Par Pacific Holdings is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 2012. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the refining sector.