Three Rivers Refinery (2024)

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301 Leroy
Three Rivers, TX 78071
United States

(361) 786-4610

Three Rivers Newsletter

290 employees
100,000 barrels per day (bpd) throughput capacity
Produces gasoline, distillates and aromatics
American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Elite Gold Award recipient for being in top five percentile in safety performance
Contributed more than $583,500 for the 2024 United Way of the Coastal Bend campaign
More than $7.1 million provided to local charities since 2017
20,000+ volunteer hours since 2017

The Valero Three Rivers Refinery processes sweet crude oils into:

Three Rivers employees annually log more than 2,900 total volunteer hours in our local community.

Provided $240,000 divided among nine local children’s charities through funds raised by the Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children
Provided funds to purchase 100 laptops for fifth and sixth grade students as well as teachers at the local elementary school
$250,000 to Atascosa Health Center for a new medical clinic in Three Rivers
In the past five years, more than $200,000 has been provided to the Live Oak County Boys & Girls Clubs.

Valero Three Rivers meets with its Community Advisory Council twice a year to discuss a variety of topics including emergency response and community engagement.
The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) awarded Valero Three Rivers with the 2023 Community and Social Investment Award
2023 Three Rivers Community Newsletter

30% yearly reduction in Title V events; 80% reduction of Title V events since 2013
Recognized by the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable in 2019 for Environmental Stewardship for taking treated wastewater, or effluent, and sending it to 1,438 acres of nearby, privately-owned farm land for irrigation, producing 3,000 bales of hay annually for farms and ranches.

Environmental Stewardship

OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site since 2003; Employee commitment across all disciplines demonstrated by safety programs.
2023 AFPM Elite GoldAward recipient for performance in the top 5 percentile of industry safety
2022 AFPM Innovation Award recipient for implementing its innovative design of an energy isolation lock out device for an air operated valve (AOV) on alkylation unit fire monitors and vapor suppression systems when testing
2021 AFPM Elite Silver Award recipient for performance in the top 10 percentile of industry safety
Participates in regular emergency preparedness drills.

About Three Rivers

Three Rivers has a population of nearly 1,500 people and is located between Corpus Christi and San Antonio, between the Atascosa, Frio and Nueces rivers which give the city its name. At 70 miles north of Corpus Christi and the Padre Island National Seashore, a day at the beach is just a short drive away.

Learn More About Three Rivers
Things to Do in the Area
- Choke Canyon Reservoir (fishing, camping and wildlife)
- Tips Park camping area
- Kopplin Park's playground and walking trails
- Short distance to the Gulf of Mexico's beaches
- RV camps available
Weather

The extended summers in Three Rivers are perfect for enjoying sun-filled outdoor adventures. The winters are brief, offering a cool and refreshing change, ideal for indoor activities. With a mix of sun and occasional clouds throughout the year, every visit promises a delightful blend of weather.
Temperatures vary from 46°F to 98°F throughout the year.

See the Weather in Three Rivers
Proximity to Major Cities in Texas

• Corpus Christi: 73 miles
• San Antonio: 75 miles
• Austin: 148 miles
• Houston: 221 miles
Helpful Links

• City of Three Rivers
• Chamber of Commerce
• Public Schools
• Visit San Antonio
• Visit Corpus Christi