Tyler residents can expect the city’s oil refinery to maintain its current output of 75,000 barrels of crude per day, according to Delek U.S. Holdings. The company announced during its third‑quarter 2026 earnings call that it has no plans to expand capacity at the Tyler plant, a decision that keeps local jobs stable and helps keep fuel prices affordable for the community.
Delek CEO Avigal Soreq made the statement clear, saying, “To make it very, very clear, Tyler is going to stay at 75,000 barrels a day of crude.” He added that the refinery will simply shift between different product types rather than add new production lines, and that there is “no material CapEx (capital expenditures) that we need to disclose.”
The clarification came after Vice President JD Vance spoke at a midterm rally in Tyler on Oct. 13, announcing that the administration had reached an agreement with Delek to expand production capacity under the Defense Production Act. Vance said the goal was to produce “millions of gallons of commercial grade and military spec fuel” in addition to the refinery’s existing output.
During the earnings call, Soreq emphasized that Defense Production Act funds will not be used for any expansion at the Tyler site. “There is not much more to it. We are obviously very thankful for the administration for helping oil refineries in the U.S. … but from a materiality standpoint it doesn’t meet our threshold at all,” he said.
For Tyler’s economy, the decision means the refinery will continue to provide steady employment without the disruptions that a major expansion could bring. Local officials have praised the refinery’s role in supporting the region’s energy needs and keeping gasoline prices more predictable for families.
What’s next: Delek will continue operating the Tyler refinery at its current capacity while monitoring market demand. The company did not announce any timeline for future changes, and the Defense Production Act agreement remains in place for potential product‑type adjustments. Residents interested in further details can follow updates from Delek’s investor communications and the Tyler city council’s upcoming economic development meetings.
