Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX) is a specialty refiner and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks in the United States. The company collects and processes a variety of waste petroleum products, including used motor oil and industrial lubricants, which it converts into ultra-low-sulfur diesel, asphalt, and other refined products. By leveraging proprietary re-refining technologies and strategic feedstock sourcing, Vertex Energy aims to deliver cost-effective, lower-carbon fuel solutions to wholesale and retail customers across the country.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vertex operates a network of refining and blending facilities in key regions, including the Central, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. These sites are equipped to handle both traditional crude oil and recycled feedstocks, allowing the company to adjust product slates in response to market conditions. Vertex Energy’s distribution capabilities include terminals, pipelines and rail connections that serve independent fuel marketers, municipal fleets, and regional petroleum distributors.
Founded in 2001, Vertex Energy has grown through a combination of organic investments and targeted acquisitions of underutilized refining assets. The company’s management team brings deep experience in energy operations, environmental compliance and fuel marketing. Throughout its history, Vertex has emphasized cost discipline and sustainability initiatives, positioning itself to respond to evolving regulatory requirements and growing demand for low-carbon fuel alternatives.
