WNR Western Refining Inc. Western Refining, Inc.

Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) announces the start of a binding open season for the proposed new Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline System to be constructed, owned and operated by its subsidiary, Western Refining Conan Gathering, LLC.

The gathering system would be approximately 130 miles in length, and would transport crude oil from origins in Lea County, New Mexico and Loving County, Texas to a terminal to be constructed in Loving County, Texas, where the gathering system would interconnect with long-haul pipeline carriers.

The open season began at 9 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and will conclude Friday, June 30, 2017, at 5 p.m. CDT.   Any person interested in learning more about the proposed gathering system or binding open season should submit an executed confidentiality agreement as described in the Notice of Open Season that is posted on the company’s website, or contact Brent McCune (tel.: (602) 286-1970; email: Brent.McCune@wnr.com).

About Western Refining Western Refining, Inc. is an independent refining and marketing company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. The Company operates refineries in El Paso, Gallup, New Mexico and St. Paul Park, Minnesota. The Company’s retail operations include retail service stations and convenience stores in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas, and Wisconsin, operating primarily through the Giant, Howdy’s, and SuperAmerica brands.

Western Refining, Inc. also owns the general partner and approximately 53 percent of the limited partnership interest of Western Refining Logistics, LP (NYSE:WNRL).

Forward Looking Statements. Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements. Forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts. WNR cannot, and does not, give any assurance that expectations about future events will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that the proposed transaction may not be consummated. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in more detail in filings made by WNR with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available to the public. All forward-looking statements are only as of the date made and WNR does not undertake (and expressly disclaims) any obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  More information about Western Refining is available at www.wnr.com.

Investor and Analyst Contact:
Michelle Clemente
(602) 286-1533

Media Contact:
Gary W. Hanson
(602) 286-1777