Overview
The Valero McKee Refinery is located in the Texas Panhandle on 5,000 acres 45 miles north of Amarillo, Texas. The refinery has access to local and Permian Basin crude oil sources via third-party pipelines. Refined petroleum products are transported primarily via third-party pipelines and rail to markets in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Mexico.
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
Snapshots of McKee Refinery & Community
In Our Community
In Our Community
Partners with the Community
Valero’s McKee Refinery has supported Snack Pak 4 Kids since 2014 with volunteers and more than $200,000 to ensure students have meals.
Charitable Donations
The refinery raised more than $867,994 for local charitable organizations in 2019.
Volunteering Time
Working with the United Way, refinery volunteers assisted the elderly and disabled with yard work, painting, minor house repairs, ramp building and odd jobs.
Environmentally Responsible Operations.
Best-in-class environmental performance through reliability, operational excellence, and investments in renewable energy.
Reduced flaring emissions by 83% and returned valuable fuel to help reduce purchased natural gas.
Since 2009, a wind farm with 33 turbines provides 50 MW of electricity capable of running the entire refinery under optimal wind conditions.
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Safety Awards & Honors
ZERO contractor recordable injuries in 2021
Local Information
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About Dumas
Dumas is in the Texas Panhandle 45 miles north of Amarillo. It has a population of 14.5K and is the seat of Moore County.
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Things to Do in the Area:
- Hiking in Palo Duro Canyon (2nd largest canyon in USA)
- Cheer on the local baseball team, the Sod Poodles
- Boat, fish, swim, or hike around Lake Meredith
- Concerts at the Starlight Ranch Event Center
- Visit local fairs and BBQs such as Dogie Days, D-Town BBQ, Sunray Funday, and Ears & Beers
- Easily make a weekend trip to the Rocky Mountains
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Weather
Summers are hot and mostly clear and the winters are very cold, dry, windy, and partly cloudy.
Temperatures vary from 24°F to 92°F throughout the year. It is rarely below 11°F or above 100°F.
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Proximity to Major Cities
• Amarillo, TX: 45 miles
• Taos, NM: 254 miles
• Oklahoma City, OK: 276 miles
• Colorado Springs, CO: 323 miles
• Denver, CO: 394 miles
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Helpful Links
• Chamber of Commerce https://www.dumaschamber.com/
• City of Dumas http://www.ci.dumas.tx.us/
• Public Schools https://www.dumasisd.org/
• Economy https://datausa.io/profile/geo/dumas-tx
• Lake Meredith https://www.nps.gov/lamr/index.htm
• History: https://www.dumaschamber.com/index.php/community/moore-county-history-demographics/dumas-texas-history-statistics
• Energy https://www.dumaschamber.com/index.php/community/dumas-area-advantages/energy
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!
Tracy Torisk
Sr. Mgr. Human Resources
McKee Refinery
6701 FM 119, HCR Box 36
Sunray, TX 79086
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In an Emergency
Emergency Notifications
Notification information to come.
