Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO (http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=VLO)) is based in San Antonio, Texas and is one of the leading U.S. refining companies. The company owns and operates 15 refineries in Aruba, Canada, and on the East, West and Gulf Coasts of the United States. These account for about 12 percent of total U.S. refining capacity, with a maximum throughput of almost 2.5 million barrels (520,000 m³) per day.

Valero processes mostly lower quality oil, which is more difficult to refine but is less expensive. The company is one of few equipped to refine heavy, sour crude, which accounts for about 70 percent of its feedstocks. They also produce gasoline in accordance to stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) specifications.

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	Work at Valero (115 words) That pride contributes to the fact that employees at Valero are happy and like working for Valero. Furthermore, Valero’s mission statement emphasizes that employees are our number-one asset. Employees at Valero appreciate challenging responsibilities, the best benefits in the industry, a diverse working environment, and many opportunities to give back to their communities. Valero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (612 words) Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is based in San Antonio, Texas and is one of the leading U.S. refining companies. Valero is gradually shifting its focus from being a discount gasoline brand to becoming a premium brand. Valero was created on January 1, 1980, as a spinoff from the Coastal States Gas Corporation.
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