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Alon USA Partners
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Delek US Holdings, Inc.
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alonpartners.com
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Public
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2000
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Alon USA Partners was a U.S. downstream energy company that owned and operated a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, headquartered in Houston. It was originally founded in 2000 and traded on the NYSE under the ticker ALDW, building a mid-cap refining and integrated marketing platform focused on crude processing and refined product distribution.

The company's core asset was the Big Spring refinery, which processed crude oil into refined petroleum products sold into regional and wholesale markets. Alon's business model combined refining throughput with downstream marketing, generating revenue through the physical sale of refined products and the margin between crude feedstock costs and refined product prices. Its geographic footprint was concentrated in Texas, leveraging proximity to Permian Basin crude and regional end-product demand.

In March 2017, Delek US Holdings completed the acquisition of Alon USA Partners for approximately $2.4 billion, including the assumption of Alon's debt. Following the transaction, Alon was delisted from the NYSE and ceased to exist as an independent reporting entity, with the Big Spring refinery absorbed into Delek's broader four-refinery refining platform (302,000 barrels per day combined nameplate capacity across Tyler and Big Spring, Texas; El Dorado, Arkansas; and Krotz Springs, Louisiana).

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Alon USA Partners was a Houston-based downstream energy company that owned and operated a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, before being acquired by Delek US Holdings in March 2017 for approximately $2.4 billion and subsequently delisted from the NYSE.

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HeadquartersHouston, United States
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Houston
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North America
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Keyword5 values
crude oil refining, petroleum refining, oil refinery operations, downstream energy, refined petroleum products
Industry1 code
1Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking)
CodeEUALAGABPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Petroleum Refineries324110
SIC code1 code
  • Petroleum Refining2911
Product category
Petroleum Refining
Cost components4 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Alon USA Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery located in Big Spring, Texas, processing crude oil into refined petroleum products for downstream wholesale and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2000, headquartered in Houston, and historically traded on the NYSE under the symbol ALDW before being delisted following its acquisition.

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Delek US Holdings is a diversified downstream energy company operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of petroleum refining with 302,000 barrels per day capacity, supported by commercial operations including asphalt, renewable fuels, crude trading, products trading, wholesale distribution, and transportation & supply optimization. The company also operates through Delek Logistics Partners LP (DKL), a publicly traded master limited partnership for logistics assets, and DK Innovation for energy transition initiatives including CCUS and low-carbon fuels.

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1Big Spring Crude Oil Refinery
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Peers10 records
1HF Sinclair (HollyFrontier)
TypeDirect peer
Description

U.S. independent refiner with ~635,000 bpd of capacity plus lubricants and renewables exposure. Comparable as a multi-asset mid-continent refiner with adjacent specialty product lines (lubricants, renewable diesel) similar to Delek's broader portfolio.

2Marathon Petroleum
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest U.S. refiners with ~2.9 million bpd capacity and integrated midstream/logistics (MPLX). Comparable as a broad incumbent refiner competing for crude sourcing, product offtake, and renewable fuels investment capital.

3Phillips 66
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Integrated U.S. downstream and chemicals company with ~1.8 million bpd of refining capacity plus midstream and marketing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same refining and wholesale product markets.

4CVR Energy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-cap U.S. refiner (~200,000+ bpd combined capacity) with integrated petroleum and nitrogen fertilizer segments. Directly comparable in scale, geographic footprint, and crack-spread exposure to Alon's Big Spring profile.

5Delek US Holdings
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Parent company of Alon USA Partners since 2017; operates a 302,000 bpd refining platform with integrated logistics (DKL) and energy transition initiatives (DK Innovation). Directly comparable as a U.S. downstream refiner with overlapping product slate and asset base.

6PBF Energy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent U.S. refiner operating ~1 million bpd of capacity across five East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast refineries. Highly comparable mid-cap, multi-asset refiner competing in similar crude/product markets and facing identical margin cyclicality.

7Valero Energy
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest U.S. independent refiner (~3.2 million bpd capacity across 15+ refineries). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same refining category with overlapping product slate, renewable diesel exposure, and crack-spread dynamics.

8LyondellBasell Industries
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global chemicals and refining company with U.S. Gulf Coast refining assets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the integrated refining and downstream chemicals value chain.

9Calumet Specialty Products Partners
TypeEmerging player
Description

U.S. specialty hydrocarbons producer focused on lubricants, waxes, and renewable fuels. Comparable as an emerging player in adjacent downstream niches that intersect with refining, particularly around renewable diesel and specialty products.

10Par Pacific Holdings
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent U.S. downstream operator with refining capacity in Hawaii, Wyoming, and Washington plus retail and logistics. Comparable as a small- to mid-cap refiner pursuing integrated downstream value capture.

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Alon USA Partners

Petroleum Refiningalonpartners.com

Alon USA Partners was a Houston-based downstream energy company that owned and operated a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, before being acquired by Delek US Holdings in March 2017 for approximately $2.4 billion and subsequently delisted from the NYSE.

What Alon USA Partners does

Alon USA Partners was a U.S. downstream energy company that owned and operated a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, headquartered in Houston. It was originally founded in 2000 and traded on the NYSE under the ticker ALDW, building a mid-cap refining and integrated marketing platform focused on crude processing and refined product distribution.

The company's core asset was the Big Spring refinery, which processed crude oil into refined petroleum products sold into regional and wholesale markets. Alon's business model combined refining throughput with downstream marketing, generating revenue through the physical sale of refined products and the margin between crude feedstock costs and refined product prices. Its geographic footprint was concentrated in Texas, leveraging proximity to Permian Basin crude and regional end-product demand.

In March 2017, Delek US Holdings completed the acquisition of Alon USA Partners for approximately $2.4 billion, including the assumption of Alon's debt. Following the transaction, Alon was delisted from the NYSE and ceased to exist as an independent reporting entity, with the Big Spring refinery absorbed into Delek's broader four-refinery refining platform (302,000 barrels per day combined nameplate capacity across Tyler and Big Spring, Texas; El Dorado, Arkansas; and Krotz Springs, Louisiana).

Alon USA Partners firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Alon USA Partners
Legal name
Delek US Holdings, Inc.
Website
https://alonpartners.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
2000
Operating status
Operating
Short description
Alon USA Partners was a Houston-based downstream energy company that owned and operated a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, before being acquired by Delek US Holdings in March 2017 for approximately $2.4 billion and subsequently delisted from the NYSE.
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akta.pro rank

Alon USA Partners industry classification

Industry
Product category
Petroleum Refining
NAICS
Petroleum Refineries (324110)
SIC
Petroleum Refining (2911)
akta.pro primary industry
Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking) (EUALAGAB)

Keywords

  • Crude oil refining
  • Petroleum refining
  • Oil refinery operations
  • Downstream energy
  • Refined petroleum products

Where Alon USA Partners is headquartered

Location

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Houston
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United States
HQ region
North America

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Alon USA Partners business model

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B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Alon USA Partners product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Alon USA Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery located in Big Spring, Texas, processing crude oil into refined petroleum products for downstream wholesale and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2000, headquartered in Houston, and historically traded on the NYSE under the symbol ALDW before being delisted following its acquisition.

Product overview

Delek US Holdings is a diversified downstream energy company operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of petroleum refining with 302,000 barrels per day capacity, supported by commercial operations including asphalt, renewable fuels, crude trading, products trading, wholesale distribution, and transportation & supply optimization. The company also operates through Delek Logistics Partners LP (DKL), a publicly traded master limited partnership for logistics assets, and DK Innovation for energy transition initiatives including CCUS and low-carbon fuels.

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Products and services

  • Big Spring Crude Oil Refinery

Companies that use Alon USA Partners

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Alon USA Partners technology and API

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Alon USA Partners partnerships and signals

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Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Alon USA Partners competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • HF Sinclair (HollyFrontier): U.S. independent refiner with ~635,000 bpd of capacity plus lubricants and renewables exposure. Comparable as a multi-asset mid-continent refiner with adjacent specialty product lines (lubricants, renewable diesel) similar to Delek's broader portfolio.
  • CVR Energy: Mid-cap U.S. refiner (~200,000+ bpd combined capacity) with integrated petroleum and nitrogen fertilizer segments. Directly comparable in scale, geographic footprint, and crack-spread exposure to Alon's Big Spring profile.
  • PBF Energy: Independent U.S. refiner operating ~1 million bpd of capacity across five East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast refineries. Highly comparable mid-cap, multi-asset refiner competing in similar crude/product markets and facing identical margin cyclicality.
  • Par Pacific Holdings: Independent U.S. downstream operator with refining capacity in Hawaii, Wyoming, and Washington plus retail and logistics. Comparable as a small- to mid-cap refiner pursuing integrated downstream value capture.

Broad incumbents

  • Marathon Petroleum: One of the largest U.S. refiners with ~2.9 million bpd capacity and integrated midstream/logistics (MPLX). Comparable as a broad incumbent refiner competing for crude sourcing, product offtake, and renewable fuels investment capital.
  • Phillips 66: Integrated U.S. downstream and chemicals company with ~1.8 million bpd of refining capacity plus midstream and marketing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same refining and wholesale product markets.
  • Delek US Holdings: Parent company of Alon USA Partners since 2017; operates a 302,000 bpd refining platform with integrated logistics (DKL) and energy transition initiatives (DK Innovation). Directly comparable as a U.S. downstream refiner with overlapping product slate and asset base.
  • Valero Energy: Largest U.S. independent refiner (~3.2 million bpd capacity across 15+ refineries). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same refining category with overlapping product slate, renewable diesel exposure, and crack-spread dynamics.
  • LyondellBasell Industries: Global chemicals and refining company with U.S. Gulf Coast refining assets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the integrated refining and downstream chemicals value chain.

Emerging players

  • Calumet Specialty Products Partners: U.S. specialty hydrocarbons producer focused on lubricants, waxes, and renewable fuels. Comparable as an emerging player in adjacent downstream niches that intersect with refining, particularly around renewable diesel and specialty products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Alon USA Partners M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Alon USA Partners

What does Alon USA Partners do?

Alon USA Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery located in Big Spring, Texas, processing crude oil into refined petroleum products for downstream wholesale and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2000, headquartered in Houston, and historically traded on the NYSE under the symbol ALDW before being delisted following its acquisition.

Is Alon USA Partners a public or private company?

Alon USA Partners is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Alon USA Partners founded?

Alon USA Partners was founded in 2000.

Where is Alon USA Partners based?

Alon USA Partners is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Alon USA Partners's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are HF Sinclair (HollyFrontier), CVR Energy, PBF Energy and Par Pacific Holdings. Broad incumbents are Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, Delek US Holdings, Valero Energy and LyondellBasell Industries. Calumet Specialty Products Partners is listed as an emerging player.

Does Alon USA Partners have an API?

No public API is recorded for Alon USA Partners.

What industry is Alon USA Partners in?

Alon USA Partners's product category is Petroleum Refining. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAGAB, Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking). Its NAICS code is 324110 and its SIC code is 2911.

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PR NewswireAlon USA Partners Expected to Be Removed from the Alerian Small Cap MLP IndexAlerian announced that Alon USA Partners will be removed from the Alerian Small Cap MLP Index following a special rebalancing after market close. The removal is triggered by Alon USA Partners' acquisition by Delek US Holdings, which causes the company to cease trading. This rebalancing follows Alerian's standard methodology for handling corporate actions such as mergers, liquidations, or bankruptcies.PR NewswireLifshitz & Miller LLP Announces Investigation of Alon USA Partners, LP, Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., Kindred Healthcare, Inc., Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Regal Entertainment Group, Sigma Designs, InLifshitz & Miller LLP has announced investigations into potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the boards of several companies in connection with their proposed sales. The investigations focus on Alon USA Partners, Amplify Snack Brands, Kindred Healthcare, Pinnacle Entertainment, Regal Entertainment Group, Sigma Designs, and Zymeworks, each involving specific buyout offers. These investigations raise concerns about the adequacy of the proposed terms for shareholders.GlobeNewswireAlon USA Partners, LP Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash DistributionAlon USA Partners reported Q3 2017 net income of $29.2 million, up from $2.1 million a year earlier, and declared a $0.43 per unit cash distribution. The company also announced a merger with Delek US, which will acquire the remaining 18% of Alon Partners in an all-stock deal expected to close in Q1 2018.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners, LP Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash DistributionAlon USA Partners, LP reported a second quarter 2017 net income of $21.7 million, a significant increase from the $1.2 million loss in the same period last year, driven by improved Gulf Coast crack spreads and favorable crude discounts. The company's Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.35 per unit for unitholders. Refinery operating margins rose to $12.68 per barrel compared to $8.53 in the prior year, although FCCU maintenance temporarily reduced adjusted EBITDA.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call ScheduleAlon USA Partners, LP announced it will release its second quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday, July 27, 2017 after the market closes, with a corresponding earnings conference call scheduled for July 28, 2017. The company, in which Delek US Holdings holds a controlling stake of 81.6% as limited partner and owns 100% of the general partner, operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas with a throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day. This is a routine earnings announcement providing investors with the scheduled release date and call-in details.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners, LP Reports First Quarter 2017 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash DistributionAlon USA Partners, LP reported first quarter 2017 net income of $20.1 million ($0.32 per unit), a significant turnaround from a net loss of $8.6 million in the same period last year. The Big Spring refinery in Texas achieved record quarterly total throughput of 77,754 barrels per day with a refinery operating margin of $10.32 per barrel, driven by improved Gulf Coast crack spreads and strong operational efficiency. The company declared a cash distribution of $0.38 per unit payable on May 30, 2017.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call ScheduleAlon USA Partners, LP announced it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Monday, May 8, 2017 before the market opens, with a corresponding earnings conference call scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company is a Delaware limited partnership that owns and operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas with a throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day. Alon Partners is a subsidiary formed by Alon USA Energy, Inc. in August 2012, and its finished products are marketed primarily in Central and West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners Announces The Availability Of Its Annual ReportAlon USA Partners, LP announced on March 1, 2017, that its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, is now available to unitholders via its website or upon request by mail. The company is a Delaware limited partnership that owns and operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day, marketing refined products primarily in Central and West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. This is a routine corporate disclosure announcing the availability of an annual report to shareholders.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners, LP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 ResultsAlon USA Partners, LP reported fourth quarter 2016 net income of $0.9 million, down from $7.2 million in Q4 2015, and a full-year 2016 net loss of $4.4 million compared to net income of $156.9 million in 2015. The company attributed the decline to weak refining margin conditions and elevated RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers) costs, which negatively impacted refinery operating margins. The partnership declared a cash distribution of $0.11 per unit and expressed cautious optimism about improved refining fundamentals entering 2017.PR NewswireAlon USA Partners, LP Declares Quarterly Cash DistributionAlon USA Partners, LP announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.11 per unit for common unitholders, payable on February 28, 2017. This distribution was funded by $7.0 million in cash available for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The company operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a capacity of 73,000 barrels per day.