Earnings call briefSecond-quarter 2026

Valero Energy expects 2026 capital investments of about $2 billion

Valero Energy said estimated $250 million Port Arthur DHT unit repair costs are included in its updated sustaining capital guidance.

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Valero Energy said on its second-quarter call that it expects 2026 capital investments attributable to Valero of approximately $2 billion, including approximately $1.7 billion for sustaining the business.

Senior Vice President and CFO Harminder S. Bhullar said the Port Arthur DHT unit is expected to return to service by year-end, with a substantial portion of its estimated $250 million repair cost expected to be covered by insurance.

Quotes from the call

“Turning to guidance, we expect capital investments attributable to Valero for 2026 to be approximately $2 billion.”

Harminder S. Bhullar, Senior Vice President and CFO

“Total repair costs are estimated to be $250 million and are included in our updated guidance for sustaining CapEx.”

Harminder S. Bhullar, Senior Vice President and CFO

Key facts from the call

Expected 2026 capital investments
Approximately $2 billion
Port Arthur DHT repair cost (estimated)
$250 million, included in updated sustaining capital guidance
Expected third-quarter refining cash operating expenses
Approximately $4.75 per barrel
Expected 2026 G&A expenses
Approximately $960 million

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Source: Valero Energy's second-quarter 2026 earnings call, July 30, 2026.

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

Not investment advice.

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