Overview
The Valero Three Rivers Refinery is located in South Texas, halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The refinery has access to crude oil from West Texas and South Texas through third-party pipelines and trucks. The refinery distributes its refined petroleum products primarily through third-party pipelines.
Three Rivers by the numbers
- ~300 employees
- 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) throughput capacity
- Produces gasoline, distillates and aromatics
- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Elite Gold Award recipient for being in top five percentile in safety performance
- Contributed more than $583,500 for the 2024 United Way of the Coastal Bend campaign
Snapshots of Three Rivers Refinery and Community
In Our Community
Three Rivers Employees Give Back
Volunteering TIme
Three Rivers employees annually log more than 2,900 total volunteer hours in our local community.
Charitable Donations
- Provided $240,000 divided among nine local children’s charities through funds raised by the Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children
- Provided funds to purchase 100 laptops for fifth and sixth grade students as well as teachers at the local elementary school.
Community Partnerships
In the past five years, more than $200,000 has been provided to the Live Oak County Boys & Girls Clubs.
Environmentally Responsible Operations
- 30% yearly reduction in Title V events; 80% reduction of Title V events since 2013
- Recognized by the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable in 2019 for Environmental Stewardship for taking treated wastewater, or effluent, and sending it to 1,438 acres of nearby, privately-owned farm land for irrigation, producing 3,000 bales of hay annually for farms and ranches.
Safety Awards & Honors
- OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site since 2003; Employee commitment across all disciplines demonstrated by safety programs.
- 2023 AFPM Elite Gold Award recipient for performance in the top 5 percentile of industry safety
- 2022 AFPM Innovation Award recipient for implementing its innovative design of an energy isolation lock out device for an air operated valve (AOV) on alkylation unit fire monitors and vapor suppression systems when testing
- 2021 AFPM Elite Silver Award recipient for performance in the top 10 percentile of industry safety
- Participates in regular emergency preparedness drills.
Local Information
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About Three Rivers
Three Rivers has a population of nearly 1,500 people and is located between Corpus Christi and San Antonio, between the Atascosa, Frio and Nueces rivers which give the city its name. At 70 miles north of Corpus Christi and the Padre Island National Seashore, a day at the beach is just a short drive away.
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Things to Do in the Area
- Choke Canyon Reservoir (fishing, camping and wildlife)
- Tips Park camping area
- Kopplin Park's playground and walking trails
- Short distance to the Gulf of Mexico's beaches
- RV camps available
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Weather
The extended summers in Three Rivers are perfect for enjoying sun-filled outdoor adventures. The winters are brief, offering a cool and refreshing change, ideal for indoor activities. With a mix of sun and occasional clouds throughout the year, every visit promises a delightful blend of weather.
Temperatures vary from 46°F to 98°F throughout the year.
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Proximity to Major Cities in Texas
• Corpus Christi: 73 miles
• San Antonio: 75 miles
• Austin: 148 miles
• Houston: 221 miles
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Contact Us
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General Inquiries
Have Questions or Comments?
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Darcy Schroeder
Manager, Refinery Public Affairs
Valero Bill Greehey Refineries
1147 Cantwell Lane
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
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In An Emergency
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