Refineries
St. Charles Refinery
14902 River Road
Norco,
LA 70079
United States
Overview
The Valero St. Charles Refinery is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, approximately 25 miles west of New Orleans. The refinery receives crude oil over docks and has access to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port. Finished products are shipped over these docks and through our Parkway pipeline and the Bengal pipeline, which ultimately provide access to the Plantation and Colonial pipeline networks.
The St. Charles Refinery is adjacent to the Diamond Green Diesel plant, a joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation and Darling Ingredients Inc. producing renewable diesel.
St. Charles by the numbers
- ~560 employees
- 340,000 barrels per day (bpd) throughput capacity
- Processes sour crude oils and other feedstocks into gasoline and diesel
- OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site
- Contributed more than $1.2 million for the 2025 United Way campaign
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
Refinery Products
The Valero St. Charles Refinery processes sour crude oils and other feedstocks into gasoline and:
- Environmentally friendly renewable diesel through our Diamond Green Diesel plant
- 275 million gallons annual production capacity
- Currently expanding to 675 million gallons of renewable diesel and 60 million gallons of naptha annually
Snapshots of St. Charles Refinery & Community
In Our Community
St. Charles Employees Give Back
Volunteering Time
Since 2017, Valero Volunteers have logged more than 31,000 hours of service, dedicating their time and talents to organizations that improve quality of life throughout the region. From environmental stewardship and education to youth development and special needs programs, our employees are proud to support organizations such as Pontchartrain Conservancy, Matthew 25:35, the Youth Empowerment Project, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, St. Charles Parish, and Special Olympics.
Community Partnerships
- St. Charles Refinery is an active member of the River Regional Chamber of commerce and the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA)
- We partner with the following community organizations: United Way, Junior Achievement, A Safe Space St. Charles.
Benefiting Children
Donated more than $8 million to children’s charities in the Southeast Louisiana region since 2003.
Volunteering Time
Since 2016, Valero Volunteers have logged more than 62,000 hours of service, dedicating their time and talents to organizations that improve quality of life throughout the community. From environmental stewardship and education to youth development and special needs programs, our employees are proud to support organizations such as Pontchartrain Conservancy, Matthew 25:35, the Youth Empowerment Project, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, St. Charles Parish and Special Olympics.
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Community Partnerships
The St. Charles Refinery is committed to building strong, lasting relationships that help our communities thrive. Through volunteerism, charitable investments, and board involvement on nonprofit and community boards, we support a wide range of local organizations. Our partnerships with United Way of St. Charles, St. John United Way, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, River Parishes Community College, and others reflect our ongoing commitment to creating opportunities and making a positive impact throughout the River Parishes.
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Benefiting Children
Donated more than $8 million to children’s charities in the Southeast Louisiana region since 2003.
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Environmentally Responsible Operations
- Environmentally friendly renewable diesel through our Diamond Green Diesel plant
- Current production of 700 million gallons of renewable diesel and 30 million gallons of renewable naphtha per year
- Refined products distributed through Colonial and Plantation pipelines to southern and eastern U.S. markets
- For more than 10 years, Valero has worked closely with the Pontchartrain Conservancy, to plant nearly 10,500 trees
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Safety Awards & Honors
- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufactures (AFPM) Elite Gold Award in 2021 and Elite Silver Award in 2020 and 2025
- Recipient of two Gulf Coast Safety Council Awards for 2025 safety performance
- Seven-time Valero Chairman's Safety Award Recipient
- Recognized with the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site designation since 2017
- This is the highest plant-safety recognition by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Three-year employee injury averages four times lower than the sector average as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Local Information
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About St. Charles
St. Charles Parish in Louisiana is home to 53,000 on the banks of the Mississippi River, 26 miles from New Orleans. The parish contains more than 20 industrial facilities within its borders.
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Things to Do in St. Charles
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Bonnet Carre Spillway
- New Orleans
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Weather
Summers in New Orleans 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
• Baton Rouge, LA: 65 miles
• Biloxi, MS: 111 miles
• Lafayette, LA: 119 miles
• Gulf Shores, AL: 217 miles
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Helpful Links
• St. Charles Parish https://www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/
• Relocation Information https://www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/government/special-sections/moving-here
• Parks and Recreation https://www.scpparksandrec.com/home-parksrec
• Attractions https://www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/home/showdocument?id=5566
• Chamber of Commerce http://www.riverregionchamber.org/
• Public Schools https://www.stcharles.k12.la.us/
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