Valero Energy
Valero Energy is a Fortune 500 independent petroleum refiner operating 14 refineries with 3.2 million barrels per day of capacity across the US, Canada, and the UK, producing transportation fuels, renewable diesel, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel for wholesale distributors, branded retailers, airlines, and corporate buyers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersSan Antonio, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Valero Energy does
Valero Energy Corporation is a Fortune 500 independent petroleum refiner and leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and listed on the NYSE under ticker VLO. The company operates 14 petroleum refineries with 3.2 million barrels per day of throughput capacity across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and specialty products such as asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids. Refining accounts for approximately 90% of the business.
Valero operates three interconnected segments: Refining, Renewables (12 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons annually, and the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture with Darling Ingredients producing approximately 1.2 billion gallons of renewable diesel annually, with a Port Arthur facility capable of converting up to 235 million gallons into sustainable aviation fuel), and Branded Marketing. The company markets transportation fuels under the Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock brands through a dual-channel model comprising branded and unbranded distributors, supplemented by direct national accounts and corporate SAF agreements.
Valero generates revenue primarily through transactional sales of refined petroleum products and renewable fuels at commodity-linked pricing. The company generated $32.4 billion in Q1 2026 revenue (up 7% YoY) and $1.3 billion in Q1 2026 net income, a sharp swing from a $595 million loss in Q1 2025. With a market capitalization of approximately $70-71 billion and a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share (raised 6% in 2026), Valero serves wholesale distributors, retail consumers through the ValeroPay+ mobile app, airlines and corporate ESG buyers (American Airlines, Google), and bulk fuel purchasers across North America and Europe.
Valero Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Valero Energy
- Legal name
- Valero Energy Corporation
- Website
- https://valero.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Valero Energy is a Fortune 500 independent petroleum refiner operating 14 refineries with 3.2 million barrels per day of capacity across the US, Canada, and the UK, producing transportation fuels, renewable diesel, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel for wholesale distributors, branded retailers, airlines, and corporate buyers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Valero Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Petroleum Refining
- NAICS
- Petroleum Refineries (32411), Gasoline Stations (4571), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511)
- SIC
- Petroleum Refining (2911), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking) (EUALAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aviation Fuel Marketing (Into-Plane, Airport Fueling) (EUALAIAH), Renewable Diesel (HVO/HEFA) Production (EUAAAHAD), Refinery Blending & Product Quality Control (Gasoline/Diesel/Jet Blending, Additives) (EUALAGAJ)
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Where Valero Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Antonio
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices15 records
Markets served
Valero Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Refining Operations: Valero's core business involves refining crude oil into transportation fuels including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Crude refining accounts for approximately 90% of business. The company operates 14 refineries with 3.2 million barrels per day throughput capacity across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.
- Renewable Diesel and SAF: Production and sale of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel through the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture with Darling Ingredients, with capacity expanded to approximately 1.2 billion gallons annually by Q1 2026. The Port Arthur project adds 235 million gallons of annual SAF conversion capacity.
- Ethanol: Production and marketing of ethanol through 12 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons annually
- Specialty Products: Production and distribution of specialty products including asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids
- Branded Fuel Distribution: Branded wholesale distribution through network of independent distributors operating Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock branded retail stations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Quarterly | Regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Valero Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Valero Energy manufactures and markets transportation fuels and other petrochemical products through three integrated business segments: Refining (14 refineries with 3.2 million bpd throughput producing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids), Renewables (12 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons annually plus the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture producing approximately 1.2 billion gallons of renewable diesel/SAF annually), and branded fuel marketing through Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock station networks with TOP TIER certified fuels.
Product overview
Valero Energy is the world's premier independent petroleum refiner and leading profitable producer of low-carbon transportation fuels. The company operates three interconnected business segments: Refining (14 petroleum refineries in the US, Canada, and UK processing crude into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemicals), Renewables (ethanol production from 12 plants at 1.7 billion gallons annually, renewable diesel via the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture at 1.2 billion gallons capacity, and sustainable aviation fuel), and branded fuel marketing through Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock station networks. The ValeroPay+ mobile app provides consumer payment integration with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, and Venmo, while the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture with Darling Ingredients enables SAF production at the Port Arthur facility (235 million gallons annually). The company also produces specialty products including asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Diamond Green Diesel (DGD): Joint venture with Darling Ingredients producing approximately 1.2 billion gallons annually of renewable diesel, with capacity to convert up to 235 million gallons into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Port Arthur.
- ValeroPay+
- Valero Branded Stations
Products and services
- Crude Oil Refining Petroleum refining operations processing crude oil into transportation fuels including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks. Operates 14 refineries in the US, Canada, and UK processing approximately 3.2 million barrels per day.
- Ethanol Biofuel produced from corn and other agricultural feedstocks, sold as a low-carbon transportation fuel alternative. Valero operates 12 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons annually.
- Renewable Diesel Low-carbon fuel produced from waste feedstocks and renewable sources, marketed as a drop-in replacement for conventional diesel with lower carbon intensity.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Low-carbon aviation fuel produced from waste-based feedstocks like used cooking oil, designed to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for commercial aviation.
- Branded Valero Fuel Stations TOP TIER certified fuel offered through Valero's branded retail station network, providing high-quality gasoline and diesel to consumers under brand names including Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock.
- Specialty Products Portfolio including asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids produced as by-products or specialty outputs from refining operations.
- ValeroPay+ Mobile App Mobile payment application enabling consumers to pay for fuel and convenience store purchases at Valero-branded stations with savings and convenience features.
- Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Joint venture with Darling Ingredients producing renewable diesel and SAF. Production capacity approximately 1.2 billion gallons annually by Q1 2026 with capacity to convert up to 235 million gallons into SAF at Port Arthur.
Quantifiable outcome
- Q1 2026 net income $1.3 billion, swinging from $595 million loss in Q1 2025
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Companies that use Valero Energy
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Valero Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
Feature3 records
Valero Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- American AirlinescoreAmerican Airlines secured long-term SAF offtake agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, enabled by Google's landmark SAF certificate agreement covering 35 million gallons over three years. The deal delivers SAF from waste-based feedstocks at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, expected to reduce nearly 300,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions.
- Darling IngredientscoreDiamond Green Diesel (DGD) joint venture between Valero and Darling Ingredients has increased renewable fuel production capacity from 160 million gallons annually in 2013 to approximately 1.2 billion gallons by Q1 2026, generating over $3 billion in cumulative EBITDA since inception.
- Texas Super KingsminorTwo-year partnership renewal extending Valero's role as Associate Partner and exclusive Back-of-Helmet Sponsor for the Major League Cricket team through 2028. Builds on successful 2025 collaboration with integrated digital and marketing campaigns.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Valero Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Shell: Global integrated energy major with US Gulf Coast refining and renewable fuels. Operates in overlapping fuels marketing, SAF, and lubricants segments.
- ExxonMobil: Largest US integrated oil major with substantial Gulf Coast refining and rapidly expanding renewable diesel capacity. Valero competes head-to-head for crude feedstock and downstream customers.
- BP: Integrated oil major with significant US refining capacity and growing biofuels/SAF investments through Castrol and bp pulse. Overlaps with Valero on refined products, wholesale, and low-carbon fuels.
Direct peers
- PBF Energy: Independent US refiner operating five refineries with ~1M bpd capacity focused on heavy crude processing. Closely comparable to Valero on conversion refining business model, though smaller and without significant renewables.
- Delek US Holdings: Mid-continent US refiner with smaller refining footprint and convenience retail operations. Comparable product mix and customer type though more limited renewable fuels exposure.
- Marathon Petroleum: Largest US independent refiner with comparable refining capacity, renewable diesel investments (Martinez facility), and branded fuel marketing. Closely matches Valero's integrated refining + renewables business model.
- HF Sinclair: US independent refiner with renewable diesel operations (through Sinclair Oil and HollyFrontier legacy assets) and branded fuel marketing. Overlapping customer base and similar scale in US refining.
- CVR Energy: Smaller independent refiner with renewable diesel exposure (CVR Renewables). Directly comparable business model though much smaller scale than Valero.
- Phillips 66: US-based independent refiner with renewable diesel and renewable fuels operations, midstream assets, and branded marketing. Directly competes with Valero across refining, renewables, and wholesale fuel distribution.
Others
- Darling Ingredients: Joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel and a leading renderer of used cooking oil and animal by-products used as renewable diesel feedstock. Strategic supplier and co-owner rather than direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Valero Energy social profiles
Digital presenceValero Energy compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Valero Energy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Valero Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Valero Energy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Valero Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Valero Energy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments4 records
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Valero Energy
What does Valero Energy do?
Valero Energy manufactures and markets transportation fuels and other petrochemical products through three integrated business segments: Refining (14 refineries with 3.2 million bpd throughput producing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, propane, solvents, and natural gas liquids), Renewables (12 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons annually plus the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture producing approximately 1.2 billion gallons of renewable diesel/SAF annually), and branded fuel marketing through Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, and Shamrock station networks with TOP TIER certified fuels.
Is Valero Energy a public or private company?
Valero Energy is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Valero Energy founded?
Valero Energy was founded in 1980. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Valero Energy based?
Valero Energy is headquartered in San Antonio, United States, in the North America region.
How does Valero Energy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Refining Operations are the primary driver. The others are renewable Diesel and SAF, ethanol, specialty Products and branded Fuel Distribution.
Who are Valero Energy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Shell, ExxonMobil and BP. Direct peers are PBF Energy, Delek US Holdings, Marathon Petroleum, HF Sinclair, CVR Energy and Phillips 66. Darling Ingredients is listed as an others.
Does Valero Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Valero Energy.
What industry is Valero Energy in?
Valero Energy's product category is Petroleum Refining. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAGAB, Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking), with a secondary code of EUALAIAH, Aviation Fuel Marketing (Into-Plane, Airport Fueling). Its NAICS code is 32411 and its SIC code is 2911.