Memphis Refinery

About

The Valero Memphis Refinery originally was constructed in 1941 with numerous expansions to its present rated capacity of 195,000 barrels per day (BPD) of light, low-sulfur crude oil. Since the refinery's acquisition in 2005, Valero has invested more than $245 million upgrading it to a modern and highly efficient facility. Crude oil is supplied to the refinery through the Capline Pipeline and can also be transported, along with other feedstocks, by barge. Products primarily are distributed via truck-loading racks at three product terminals, barges, and a pipeline directly to the Memphis airport.

Originally constructed in 1941 with numerous expansions
One of four refineries acquired in the purchase of Premcor in 2005
Total throughput capacity of about 195,000 BPD
Primarily processes light and sweet crude oil received through the Capline pipeline
Nearly 100 percent of production in light products, including regular and premium gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and petrochemicals
Located on 250 acres along the Mississippi River‚Äôs Lake McKellar, enabling it to serve many upriver markets at a significant cost advantage
Extensive logistics system, including access to a crude oil pipeline, a jet fuel pipeline, a large truck rack and a dock adjacent to the plant
Employs approximately 310 individuals [1]