Valero publishes 2026 Report on Guiding Principles
Valero released an ESG report outlining priorities across safety, environment, employees, community, governance, with emphasis on operating excellence.
Low-carbon strategy highlighted $6 billion invested in low-carbon businesses as of Dec. 31, 2025, using the same IRR hurdle as refining projects.
Renewable diesel platform cited as 1.2 billion gallons annual capacity across two plants, with up to 80% life-cycle GHG reduction.
Port Arthur SAF project described as fully operational, with flexibility to shift about 50% of 470 million gallons renewable diesel capacity to neat SAF.
Refining footprint outlined at 14 refineries with 3,000,000 bpd throughput capacity, positioning the system for cost control and margin expansion.