Ergon Refining to Expand Processing Capabilities for Gasoline Production

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For Immediate Release

March 25, 2025

Ergon Refining to Expand Processing Capabilities for Gasoline Production

Flowood, Miss. — Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI) has announced plans to expand processing capabilities at our Vicksburg, Mississippi, refinery to include gasoline production, which is expected to come online during the first quarter of 2027. This expansion will enable the production of nearly 6,000 barrels of gasoline per day to support the wholesale fuels market in western Mississippi and eastern Louisiana.

“This significant investment is another step toward living out our commitment to consistently expand our portfolio of solutions to meet needs within the markets we serve,” said Lance Puckett, ERI President.

In August 2023, ERI announced the purchase of a fuels terminal in Vicksburg, adjacent to the refinery, where Ergon currently markets a full slate of gasoline and diesel fuel products. The expansion project at ERI will include pipeline infrastructure that connects directly to the terminal, significantly enhancing supply and fuels marketing capabilities.

“The purchase of the fuels terminal in 2023 set the stage for further entry into the wholesale fuels market,” said Kirk Latson, Senior Vice President of Fuels Marketing for Ergon. “Now, with this expansion, we’re excited to be a local company not just marketing but also producing fuel to keep our communities moving forward.”

The expansion project will increase ERI’s crude distillation capacity by 20%.

The Ergon family of companies continues to seek growth opportunities to continue our legacy of serving industries essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure with high-value solutions that enable our customers to succeed and our communities to thrive.

See the Mississippi Development Authority press release about the expansion project here.

About Ergon
Founded in 1954, Ergon is a group of privately held companies operating under three primary business segments: Energy & Specialty Solutions, Pavement & Coating Resources, and Integrated Services & Logistics. Within the Energy & Specialty Solutions segment, ERI is the world’s leading producer of specialty naphthenic oils.

Contact
Kathy Potts
Vice President – Marketing Communications
kathy.potts@ergon.com
601-933-3000
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Meet Miro Pribyl — Managing Director of Ergon International

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At Ergon, we are dedicated to fostering Purposeful Growth and creating long-term value for our employees, customers and partners. Since stepping into the role of Managing Director of Ergon International in September 2024, Miroslav “Miro” Pribyl has played a pivotal role in integrating Ergon International and MOGoil, helping create a unified and stronger organization.

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Pribyl, who co-founded MOGoil of Germany in 2006, became part of the Ergon family in 2023 following Ergon’s acquisition of MOGoil. Based in Prague but frequently traveling to Brussels and Berlin, Pribyl brings a wealth of industry experience and commitment to strengthening Ergon International’s position as a global leader in providing innovative solutions for the specialty oils industry.

As Managing Director, Pribyl focuses on identifying synergies between Ergon and MOGoil to enhance relationships and deliver greater value to our suppliers and customers. “My vision for Ergon International and MOGoil is to strengthen our teamwork, so that we operate as one Ergon family — united by shared values and working together to serve our markets effectively,” stated Pribyl.

One early success of this vision is a joint logistics initiative between the two companies. By coordinating transatlantic shipments of MOGoil’s and Ergon’s products on shared vessels, both companies, along with our customers and partners, benefit from greater efficiency, reduced transportation costs and optimized shipping volumes. This collaboration highlights the value of working together to drive operational improvements and deliver shared success across the supply chain.

Pribyl’s strong industrial experience, combined with his background at MOGoil — which operated in the spirit of a family-run company — has made him well-suited for this role. Having thrived in that close-knit, collaborative environment, Pribyl deeply values treating employees, customers and partners like family. “In addition to my other responsibilities, I have made it a goal to reinforce the family spirit across all our companies in Europe,” Pribyl explained. Building on Ergon’s longstanding history as a family-owned company, he is committed to further strengthening this collaborative culture, ensuring that everyone, regardless of business or location, feels part of the Ergon family and contributes to shared success and growth.

We look forward to Pribyl’s continued contributions to Ergon’s ongoing expansion and leadership in international markets.