Refineries
Texas City Refinery
1301 Loop 197 South
Texas City,
TX 77590
United States
Overview
The Valero Texas City refinery is located southeast of Houston on the Houston Ship Channel, with deep-water access for the receipt of feedstocks and refined products. The refinery uses ships and barges, as well as the Colonial, Explorer and other pipelines for distribution of its products.
The Texas City refinery began operations in 1908 and has gone through numerous modifications and expansions.
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
Refinery Products
The Texas City Refinery processes crude oils into:
- Gasoline
- Ultra-low sulfur diesel
- Jet fuel
Snapshots of Texas City Refinery & Community
In Our Community
Texas City Employees Give Back
Volunteering Time
The Texas City Refinery plays an active role in the community through volunteerism, including participating in:
- Pi Day at the Galveston Sea Base with SMART Family Literacy
- Adopt-A-Highway
- Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center garden days
- Galveston County Food Bank United Way Day of Caring
- Bobby Beach Little League Field Clean Up
Charitable Donations
Valero was a founding donor for, and regularly supports the Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center, which provides high school students with hands-on learning in valuable trades and certifications in industrial technologies and careers.
Community Partnerships
- The refinery is actively engaged in the Texas City/La Marque Community Advisory Council
- Valero employees serve on a variety of boards throughout the area, including the United Way of Galveston County Mainland, the Texas City/La Marque Chamber of Commerce, Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future, and The Salvation Army of Galveston County.
Environmentally Responsible Operations
- Since Valero acquired the Texas City refinery in 1997, we have reduced our criteria emissions by 92%
- We have reduced our flaring emissions by 97%
- Our refinery has invested more than $1 billion in environmental and reliability improvement projects.
Safety Awards & Honors
- Member and active participant in the Texas City Industrial Mutual Aid System (IMAS) organization, which shares personnel and resources during times of emergency
- Achieved VPP Star Site Recognition by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in 2001, and re-approved in 2005, 2008 and 2012
- Honored by the Houston Area Safety Council for outstanding performance in promoting and improving contractor safety.
Local Information
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About Texas City
Texas City is the third-largest city in Galveston county and is considered part of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing center.
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Things to Do in Texas City
- Historic 6th Street
- More than 40 parks with over 1,000 acres
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Weather
Summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short, cool, and windy; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round.
Temperatures vary from 48°F to 90°F throughout the year. It is rarely below 37°F or above 93°F.
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Proximity to major cities
• Galveston: 13 miles
• Houston: 44 miles
• Corpus Christi: 213 miles
• San Antonio: 241 miles
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Helpful Links
• Texas City http://www.texas-city-tx.org/page/homepage
• Texas City Chamber of Commerce http://www.tclmchamber.com/
• Texas City Independent School District https://www.tcisd.org/
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!
Michael Walter
Community Relations/Public Affairs Supervisor
1304 Loop 197 SouthTexas City, TX 77590
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In An Emergency
Emergency Notifications
Notification information to come.