How We Fuel the World

We are the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life.

Not just today, but for generations to come.

We are the world's largest independent petroleum refiner and a leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels. We’re proud of fueling lives with a commitment to safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations. This will always be our top priority. 

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Valero | Who We Are

  • Fortune 500 Company
  • Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas
  • ~10,000 Employees
  • World’s Largest Independent Refiner
  • 15 refineries in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with 3.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of high-complexity throughput capacity
  • Industry safety leader with 9 OSHA VPP sites, the most of any refiner
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  • Leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels 
  • World’s 2nd largest corn ethanol producer 
  • World’s 2nd largest renewable diesel producer
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project completed in October 2024, on schedule and under budget
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  • Exceeded 2025 short-term GHG emissions target
  • Remained on track to achieve 2035 medium-term GHG emissions target
  • 2023 was our best year ever for mechanical availability
  • Over $77 million generated for charities in 2023
  • More than 129,400 employee volunteer hours in 2023
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Who We Are

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Guiding Principles

The Highest Standards

We are guided by five principles, in Safety, Environment, Community, Employees and Governance.

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Leadership

Guided by Exceptional Leaders

Our executive team and board of directors are committed to operations excellence, disciplined management of capital and long-term value.

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Our Story

Advancing the Future of Energy

Valero is leading through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution to responsibly meet the world's growing demand for reliable and affordable energy. 

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Our Locations

Valero, through its subsidiaries, owns 15 petroleum refineries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom and 12 ethanol plants in the U.S. Midwest. Valero is also a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC (DGD), which owns renewable diesel plants next to Valero's refineries in St. Charles, Louisiana and Port Arthur, Texas.

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More About Valero

Learn more about our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, our industrial equipment and surplus material, our supplier partners and customer service for property owners.