Overview
The Valero Meraux Refinery is located in St. Bernard Parish, approximately 15 miles southeast of New Orleans along the Mississippi River. The Meraux refinery receives crude oil at its dock and has access to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port. Finished products are shipped from the refinery's dock and through the Colonial pipeline. The refinery is located about 40 miles from the Valero St. Charles Refinery, allowing for integration of feedstocks and refined petroleum product blending.
Meraux By the Numbers
- ~260 employees
- 135,000 barrels per day (bpd)
- Produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and high-sulfur fuel oil
- Contributed more than $612,000 for the 2024 United Way campaign
Snapshots of Meraux Refinery & Community
In Our Community
Meraux Employees Give Back
Volunteering Time
Our employees annually log more than 6,000 total volunteer hours in our local community.
Benefiting Children
Donated $255,000 to help children in St. Bernard Parish and the surrounding area.
Partners With Community
As part of Valero’s $100,000 commitment to Ducks Unlimited for the 40 Arpent Canal Terracing Project in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, interns and employees at Valero’s Meraux Refinery planted native plant species on earthen terraces, helping coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana.
Environmentally Responsible Operations
Best-in-class environmental performance through reliability, operational excellence, and investments in renewable energy.
Invested more than $110 million since Valero’s acquisition in 2011 in significant environmental projects, including flare gas recovery systems which help reduce flaring emissions by approximately 80 percent.
Safety Awards & Honors
- 2017 Safety Achievement Award from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
- 2017 Pelican Award from the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA).
- St. Bernard Chamber’s 2021 Community Involvement Business of the Year award.
Local Information
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About Meraux
Meraux is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, approximately 11 miles from New Orleans. It covers 4.8 square miles and has a population of approximately 11,000 people.
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Things to Do in Meraux
- Lake Borgne
- Mississippi River
- Fishing, hunting or birdwatching.
- Chalmette Battlefield National 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
• New Orleans, LA: 11 miles
• Biloxi, MS: 90 miles
• Baton Rouge, LA: 91 miles
• Houston, TX: 258 miles
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Helpful Links
• Public Schools https://www.sbpsb.org/
• St. Bernard Parish https://www.sbpg.net/
• St. Bernard Tourist Commission https://www.visitstbernard.com/
• Visit New Orleans https://www.neworleans.com/
• City of New Orleans https://www.nola.gov/
• New Orleans Magazine https://www.myneworleans.com/
