Record Safety and Environmental Performance
2024 marked Valero's best year in personnel and process safety and one of the best in environmental performance, highlighting the company's commitment to safe and reliable operations.
Ethanol Production Record
Valero set a record for ethanol production in the fourth quarter, driven by the expansion of the Charles City plant and process optimization at other sites.
Renewable Diesel Segment Growth
The Renewable Diesel segment reported $170 million in operating income for Q4 2024, compared to $84 million in Q4 2023, with sales volumes averaging 3.4 million gallons per day.
Strong Shareholder Returns
Valero maintained a strong payout ratio of 78% for 2024 and approved a 6% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, reflecting its solid financial position.
Debt Reduction and Share Repurchases
Since the start of 2021, Valero reduced debt by over $4 billion and returned approximately $18.7 billion to stockholders through dividends and share buybacks, reducing share count by 6% in 2024.