Earnings call briefThird-quarter 2026

Valero Energy expects fourth-quarter refining cash costs of $4.85 a barrel

Valero Energy also said it still expects 2026 capital investment attributable to Valero of approximately $2 billion.

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Valero Energy said on its third-quarter call that it expects fourth-quarter refining cash operating expenses of $4.85 per barrel. Senior Vice President, and CFO Harminder S. Bhullar said repairs to the Port Arthur DHT unit remain on track for completion by year end, with total costs still estimated at approximately $250 million, included in sustaining capital guidance.

Quotes from the call

“We expect refining cash operating expenses in the fourth quarter to be $4.85 per barrel.”

Harminder S. Bhullar, Senior Vice President, and CFO

“Repairs to the Port Arthur DHT unit remain on track for completion by year end. Total repair costs are still estimated to be approximately $250 million which are included in our sustaining capital guidance.”

Harminder S. Bhullar, Senior Vice President, and CFO

Key facts from the call

Expected fourth-quarter refining cash operating expenses
$4.85 per barrel
Expected 2026 capital investment attributable to Valero
approximately $2 billion
Port Arthur DHT unit repair cost estimate
approximately $250 million, included in sustaining capital guidance

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Source: Valero Energy's third-quarter 2026 earnings call, October 22, 2026.

Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's earnings call.

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