The Valero Houston Refinery is located on the Houston Ship Channel. It processes sweet crude and intermediate oils into gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. The refinery receives its feedstocks primarily by various interconnecting pipelines and also has a waterborne-receiving capability at deepwater docking facilities along the Houston Ship Channel. The majority of its finished products are delivered to local, mid-continent U.S. and northeastern U.S. markets through various pipelines, including the Colonial and Explorer pipelines.
Houston By the Numbers
- ~315 employees
- 255,000 barrels per day (BPD)
- More than $7 million given to the United Way of Greater Houston since 2013
- OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site
- Donated $6.3 million to Houston area children’s charities through the Valero Benefit for Children since 2013
- More than $12 million given to local charities since 2013
- Products: Processes sweet crude and intermediate oils into gasoline, jet fuel and diesel
Houston Community Update
Learn more about what's happening at the Valero Houston Refinery. This newsletter was published in December 2023.
Conozca más sobre lo que está sucediendo en la Refinería de Valero Houston. Este boletín fue publicado en diciembre de 2023.
In Our Community
Houston Employees Give Back
Environmentally Responsible Operations
- Since 1997, we have reduced our criteria emissions by 92%
- We have reduced our flaring emissions by 97%
- Our refinery has invested more than $700 million in environmental and reliability improvement projects
Safety Awards & Honors
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Safety Achievement Award Recipient
- AFPM Elite Silver and Innovation Awards for 2020
- Valero Houston refinery employees have worked 11 years without a lost-time injury
- The refinery is an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site, the highest recognition for safety workplace programs
- Recipient of the Valero Chairman’s Environmental Award
Local Information
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About Houston
Houston in the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States, with a population of more than 2.2 million. It covers 637.4 square miles near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The city has a mix of arts, business, sports and medical organizations.
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Things to Do in the Area
- Theater and the arts
- Museum district
- Houston Botanic Garden
- Houston Zoo
- Downtown Aquarium
- Live music concerts
- Professional sports teams
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- Several outdoor water parks and public parks
- Wineries and breweries
- Texas Renaissance Festival
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Weather
Houston summers offer an extended season of warmth and brightness for sunshine lovers, perfect for outdoor activities and fun. The winters, while brief, provide a cool and relaxing atmosphere. Temperatures typically vary from 46°F to 98°F throughout the year.
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Professional Sports Teams
• Basketball – Houston Rockets
• Baseball – Houston Astros
• Football – Houston Texans
• Soccer – Houston Dynamo -
Proximity to Major Cities
• Galveston: 50 miles
• Austin: 165 miles
• San Antonio: 196 miles
• Dallas: 241 miles
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Helpful Links
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!
Sara Montelongo-Oyervidez
Manager Refinery Public Affairs
Valero Houston Refinery
751 95th St.
Houston, TX 77012
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In An Emergency
Emergency Notifications
For updates on planned tests or maintenance, as well as emergency information about the Houston Refinery, please download the Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) Online App or visit ehcma.org/caeronline.