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 the world's largest producer of low-carbon transportation fuels. We’re proud of fueling lives while protecting our communities and the environment with industry-leading safety records and continued efforts to reduce emissions.

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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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  • One of the world’s largest low-carbon fuels producers
  • World’s 2nd largest corn ethanol producer 
  • World’s 2nd largest renewable diesel producer
  • Developing large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, expected fourth quarter 2024
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  • Achieved 2025 GHG emissions target by reducing and displacing more than 63% of global refinery Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2022, three years early. On track to achieve 100% global refinery Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reduction/displacement target by 2035. 
  • 2023 was our best year ever for mechanical availability
  • 33 wind turbines in the U.S.
  • Over $77 million generated for charities 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 sustainable 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.