Vertex Energy Overview
- Year Founded
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2001
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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481
- Latest Deal Type
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Exit Financing
- Latest Deal Amount
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$100M
Vertex Energy General Information
Description
Vertex Energy Inc is an environmental services company that recycles industrial waste streams and off-specification commercial chemical products. Its operating segments are Refining and Marketing, and Black Oil and Recovery. The company generates maximum revenue from the Refining and Marketing segment. The company collects used oil from businesses such as oil change service stations, automotive repair shops, petroleum refineries, and petrochemical manufacturing operations.
Contact Information
Website
www.vertexenergy.comCorporate Office
- 1331 Gemini Street
- Suite 250
- Houston, TX 77058
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1331 Gemini Street
- Suite 250
- Houston, TX 77058
- United States
Vertex Energy Timeline
Vertex Energy Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Exit Financing | 08-Jan-2025 | $100M | Completed | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | ||
| 13. Debtor-In-Possession | 30-Oct-2024 | Completed | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | |||
| 12. Merger/Acquisition | 24-Sep-2024 | Rumor/Speculation | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | |||
| 11. Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | 24-Sep-2024 | Completed | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | |||
| 10. General Corporate Purpose | 28-Aug-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. General Corporate Purpose | 30-Jul-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. General Corporate Purpose | 02-Jan-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. General Corporate Purpose | 11-Apr-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. General Corporate Purpose | 23-Feb-2022 | $125M | $186M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | $61.4M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
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Vertex Energy Competitors (4)
One of Vertex Energy’s 4 competitors is Crystal Clean, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Hoffman Estates, IL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clean | Private Equity-Backed | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||||
| Safety-Kleen Systems | Formerly PE-Backed | Norwell, MA | ||||
| Clean Harbors | Formerly PE-Backed | Norwell, MA | ||||
| GFL Environmental | Private Equity-Backed | Vaughan, Canada |
Vertex Energy Patents
Vertex Energy Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20210046341-A1 | Process for recycling components of a confined space metal container | Inactive | 15-Aug-2019 | ||
| US-10287515-B1 | Method for producing an american petroleum institute standards group iii base stock from vacuum gas oil | Active | 30-Nov-2017 | ||
| US-20190161693-A1 | Method for producing an american petroleum institute standards group iii base stock from vacuum gas oil | Active | 30-Nov-2017 | ||
| US-10421916-B2 | System for producing an american petroleum institute standards group iii base stock from vacuum gas oil | Active | 30-Nov-2017 | ||
| US-10723961-B2 | System for producing an american petroleum institute standards group iii base stock from vacuum gas oil | Active | 30-Nov-2017 | C10G49/22 |
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Vertex Energy Investments & Acquisitions (12)
Vertex Energy’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Equilon Enterprises (Mobile Chemical LP Refinery and Related Logistics Assets in Mobile, Alabama) for . The deal was made on 26-May-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equilon Enterprises (Mobile Chemical LP Refinery and Related Logistics Assets in Mobile, Alabama) | 26-May-2021 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Energy Refining | ||
| Crystal Energy (Alabama) | 01-Jun-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Utilities | ||
| Oil Production (Tensile Capital Management / Vertex Energy) | 26-Jul-2019 | Joint Venture | Energy Production | ||
| First Hydrocarbon Nigeria | 10-Oct-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Energy Exploration | ||
| Heartland Group Holdings | 05-Dec-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Energy Refining |
Vertex Energy ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
50.32 | Severe Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Covered Companies
of 13,585
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Refiners & Pipelines
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of 147
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Vertex Energy Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Refining Texas | Houston, TX | 2022 | |
| Vertex Recovery Management La | Houston, TX | 2019 | |
| Gfl Environmental Services Heartland | Norwalk, OH | 2014 | |
| Vertex Energy Operating | Houston, TX | 2014 | |
| Vertex Acquisition Sub | Houston, TX | 2011 |
Vertex Energy FAQs
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When was Vertex Energy founded?
Vertex Energy was founded in 2001.
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Where is Vertex Energy headquartered?
Vertex Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Vertex Energy?
Vertex Energy has 481 total employees.
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What industry is Vertex Energy in?
Vertex Energy’s primary industry is Environmental Services (B2B).
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Is Vertex Energy a private or public company?
Vertex Energy is a Private company.
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What is Vertex Energy’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Vertex Energy is .
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How much funding has Vertex Energy raised over time?
Vertex Energy has raised $611M.
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Who are Vertex Energy’s competitors?
Crystal Clean, Safety-Kleen Systems, Clean Harbors, and GFL Environmental are competitors of Vertex Energy.
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