Refineries
Port Arthur Refinery
1801 South Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur,
TX 77640
United States
Overview
The Valero Port Arthur Refinery is located on the Texas Gulf Coast approximately 90 miles east of Houston. The refinery receives crude oil by rail, marine docks and pipelines. Products are distributed into pipelines and across the refinery docks into ships and barges.
The Port Arthur Refinery is adjacent to the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) plant, which will increase capacity to 1.2 billion gallons of renewable diesel and 50 million gallons of renewable naphtha per year. DGD is a joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation and Darling Ingredients Inc. producing renewable diesel.
Port Arthur By the Numbers
- ~770 Employees
- 435,000 barrels per day (BPD)
- Processes heavy sour crude oil and other feedstocks into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel
- $1.5 million provided to the United Way of Mid and South Jefferson County in 2021
Snapshots of Port Arthur Refinery & Community
In Our Community
Port Arthur Gives Back
Volunteering Time
Our Port Arthur employees have more than 95,000 volunteer hours since 2013.
Charitable Donations
- $8 million in grants for children’s organizations through the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children since 2013.
- Valero and its employees gave more than $2.1 million to the United Way of Mid and South Jefferson County for 2023.
Community Partnerships
- Since 2000, Valero has partnered with Port Arthur Industry Group (PAIG) to provide college scholarships to Port Arthur residents interested in STEM-related careers.
- Since 2018, employees at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery have hosted the Reel United fishing tournament as a way to raise additional funds for the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County.
Environmentally Responsible Operations
Since Valero’s acquisition of the refinery in 2005, more than $3 billion has been invested in significant environmental projects such a flare gas recovery system, as well as unit additions such as a new hydrocracker which removes sulfur and adds hydrogen to produce clean fuels and feedstocks.
In 2013, our Port Arthur Refinery became the first industrial site in the U.S. to successfully host a large-scale carbon capture project, and it remains the only U.S. refinery doing so, with more than 1 million tons captured each year.
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Safety Awards & Honors
- 2020 AFPM Elite Silver Award Recipient
- Increased safety awareness through a weekly safety newsletter
- Increased employee involvement through safety committees and more peer-to-peer safety observations
- Improved Job Safety Hazard & Observation Analysis program
- Annual face-to-face safety training for all employees
- The ASTORS American Security Today’s 2019 Platinum Award was presented to Port Arthur Refinery for Homeland Security Best Maritime/Seaport Security Program.
Local Information
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About Port Arthur
Port Arthur is 90 miles east of Houston, on the bank of Sabine Lake just a few miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. The waters and marshlands of Sabine Lake and Sea Rim State Park provide the setting for dozens of outdoor activities, including fishing, sailing, birdwatching, kayaking, and wind-surfing.
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Things to Do in Port Arthur
- Museum of the Gulf Coast
- Pleasure Island
- Sabine Lak
- Sea Rim State Park
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Weather
Summers are long and hot; the winters are short, cool, and windy.
Temperatures typically vary from 46°F to 98°F throughout the year. It is rarely below 34°F or above 102°F.
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Proximity to Major Cities
• Lake Charles, LA: 63 miles
• Galveston, TX: 81 miles
• Houston, TX: 90 miles
• New Orleans, LA: 264 miles -
Helpful Links
• City of Port Arthur https://www.portarthurtx.gov/
• School District http://www.paisd.org/
• Sea Rim State Park https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim
• Chamber of Commerce http://www.portarthurtexas.com/
• Relocation info http://www.portarthurtexas.com/content/Relocating_to_Port_Arthur/6583
Contact Us
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General Inquiries
Have Questions or Comments?
We care about your opinion and we’d love to hear from you!
Carol Hebert
Manager, Refinery Public Affairs
Valero Port Arthur Refinery
1801 South Gulfway Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
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In An Emergency
Emergency Notifications
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