Vertex Energy, Inc. is a specialty refiner of alternative feedstocks and marketer of high-purity petroleum products.
Vertex Energy, Inc. is a prominent environmental services company specializing in the aggregation, processing, and recycling of industrial and commercial waste across the Gulf Coast and Central Midwest regions of the United States. Organized into three core segments Black Oil, Refining and Marketing, and Recovery the company plays a pivotal role in sustainable waste management and resource recovery initiatives.
The Black Oil segment of Vertex Energy focuses on the collection and procurement of used motor oil from various generators, including local and regional collectors. This segment then processes the collected oil into valuable feedstocks and replacement fuels for industrial burners, catering to diverse customer needs. Additionally, Vertex Energy produces and markets vacuum gas oil to refineries and marine fuels markets, alongside base oil products supplied to lubricant packagers and distributors.
In its Refining and Marketing segment, Vertex Energy acquires hydrocarbon streams such as petroleum distillates and transmix from pipeline operators, refineries, and chemical processing facilities. These inputs are refined into marketable products like gasoline blendstock, pygas, and fuel oil cutter stock, which are sold to oil companies and petroleum trading entities. The company's Recovery segment complements these operations by selling recyclable metal products, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and marketing Group III base oils and other petroleum-derived products. Vertex Energy also provides essential transportation and marine salvage services to support its diverse range of offerings.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vertex Energy, Inc. continues to innovate within the environmental services sector, aiming to enhance sustainability practices and contribute positively to the circular economy. With its strategic operations and commitment to environmental stewardship, Vertex Energy remains well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of waste management and recycling industries.