Valero Energy Corp/tx: management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Valero Energy Corp/tx

Valero Energy Corp/TX (ticker: VLO) is a US energy company listed on the NYSE in the United States (United States). For francophone investors, Valero is best viewed as a large integrated fuels platform with a strong industrial footprint in petroleum refining, renewable fuels and wholesale marketing. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company has grown into what it describes as the world’s largest independent petroleum refiner. Its investment case is therefore closely tied to refinery utilization, crack spreads, feedstock costs and operational execution. ([valero.com](https://www.valero.com/about/our-history?utm_source=openai)) Valero’s core business is petroleum refining. The company says it owns and operates 14 refineries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, giving it a meaningful geographic footprint even though its operational base remains heavily concentrated in North America. Its refined products include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, distillates and other specialty fuels and products sold through wholesale and distribution channels. This scale matters in a cyclical industry because it supports purchasing power, process optimization and access to major demand centers. ([valero.com](https://www.valero.com/about?utm_source=openai)) A second pillar of the group is renewables. Valero owns 12 ethanol plants in the US and is a joint-venture participant in Diamond Green Diesel, which the company describes as the world’s second-largest producer of renewable diesel. The company also highlights production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a large-scale SAF project completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 at the DGD Port Arthur plant. These activities are strategically important because they provide exposure to low-carbon fuels, policy-driven demand and long-term optionality beyond the traditional refining cycle. ([valero.com](https://www.valero.com/renewables/ethanol?utm_source=openai)) In competitive terms, Valero stands out for its operational scale, asset diversity and focus on execution. The company positions itself as a reliable supplier of affordable energy while also investing in lower-carbon solutions. Its corporate offices in San Antonio, Montreal, London, Mexico City and Lima indicate a broader commercial reach than a purely domestic refiner, although the business remains anchored in North American energy markets. ([valero.com](https://www.valero.com/about/offices?utm_source=openai)) Recent company updates reinforce this dual profile. Valero reported 2024 full-year results in early 2025, with earnings normalizing from the prior year’s exceptionally strong levels. The company also said 2024 was its best year ever for Tier 1 API Process Safety performance in refining. Overall, VLO offers investors a mature cyclical energy story with added exposure to renewable diesel, ethanol and SAF development. ([valero.com](https://www.valero.com/about?utm_source=openai))