Ergon Refining expanding and optimizing operations in Vicksburg
- Project represents corporate investment of $400 million
- Mississippi-based company creating 20 new jobs
March 25, 2025 – Specialty naphthenic product manufacturer Ergon Refining is expanding its operations in Vicksburg. The $400 million investment project will create 20 new jobs.
A global leader in specialty naphthenic products, Ergon Refining is expanding processing capabilities at its Vicksburg refinery to include gasoline production. To support these efforts, the company is investing in facility upgrades that will increase production capacity and include infrastructure connecting to its Vicksburg fuels terminal where gasoline and diesel fuel products are sold. This expansion, which includes the addition of a dual cogeneration power complex, will optimize Ergon’s Vicksburg operations and ensure a reliable local gasoline supply while enhancing the efficiency and longevity of its facilities.
Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for road improvements. The city of Vicksburg and Warren County are supporting the project, as well.
The company plans to complete its expansion in Vicksburg by 2027.
Ergon was founded in 1954 in Jackson and has since grown into a global organization employing more than 4,200 workers, including 1,200 in Mississippi, and serving customers in more than 100 countries. In 2024, the company celebrated the expansion of its Flowood headquarters, an $85 million investment that will create 200 new jobs.
To learn more, go to ergon.com.
