Entries by Rick Potratz

Recognizing 40 Years of Pilot Plant Innovation and Excellence

In June 2025, Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Pilot Plant — a research facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, designed to support both ERI and our Ergon – West Virginia Inc. (EWV) refineries. The Pilot Plant plays a crucial role in Ergon’s research and development process, providing insights that lead to the […]

Ergon Announces Emission Reduction Goal for Energy & Specialty Solutions Companies

For Immediate Release August 1, 2025 Ergon Announces Emission Reduction Goal for Energy & Specialty Solutions Companies Flowood, Miss. — Ergon has announced a combined intensity-based emission reduction goal of 25% by 2028 for our Energy & Specialty Solutions companies. This goal utilizes a 2019 baseline of 0.31 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne […]

National Intern Day: Building Leaders of Excellence

At Ergon, we are dedicated to investing in future leaders. Through personal experiences and interactive, hands-on engagement, we aim to provide opportunities and insights that help students gain invaluable knowledge and develop expertise for their professional careers. As part of National Intern Day, we want to spotlight some of the talented young men and women […]

Ergon Celebrates Opening of Transformer Oil Technology Center in Indonesia

Ergon recognizes the impact dielectric fluids can have on energy security in global power grids. We are excited to announce a significant milestone designed to assist in bridging the gap for network deployment and ensuring consistent quality dielectric fluids for evolving energy demands — the opening of Ergon’s first Transformer Oil Technology Center in Asia. Juan Acosta, […]

Cultivating Curiosity: Promoting STEM Interests Among Mississippi Students

At Ergon, we recognize that investing in the community and future generations has a great impact on helping students reach their dreams and make a positive difference. Building young innovators of the future. In recent years, there has been rapid growth in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Today, schools, organizations and businesses are now […]

Fueling Communities: The Story of Ergon’s Fuels Marketing Division

Since our founding in 1954 as a small petroleum retailer in Jackson, Mississippi, Ergon has been grounded in the belief that strong communities are built through strong local partnerships. While our reach has expanded to serve customers in more than 100 countries, we continue to operate with the same relationship-driven mindset that has guided us […]

Ergon Maintains Global Supply Continuity Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025 Ergon Maintains Global Supply Continuity Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty FLOWOOD, MISS. — As geopolitical developments continue to shape the global trade landscape, Ergon remains steadfast in our focus on ensuring supply security for our customers across all regions. From energy markets to shipping logistics, recent disruptions underscore the importance of […]

Giving, Educating and Creating Relationships With Young Engineers: Inside Ergon’s Participation in the TxDOT Materials Academy

Ergon has had the privilege of participating with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Materials Academy since 2019, and we’re proud to be a trusted resource and contributor. The TxDOT Materials Academy is a partnership between the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, the University of Texas Center for Transportation Research and the TxDOT Materials and Tests […]

Ergon Announces Planned Fall Maintenance for Mississippi Refinery

For Immediate Release June 2, 2025 Ergon Announces Planned Fall Maintenance for Mississippi Refinery VICKSBURG, MISS. – Ergon’s naphthenic refinery in Vicksburg, Mississippi – Ergon – Refining Inc. (ERI) – has scheduled a planned maintenance event beginning September 1, 2025. Various operating units of the ERI refinery will be down for approximately six weeks as […]

Resinall Partners With Azelis to Launch Soy-Based Alternative to Tall Oil Fatty Acid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2025 Resinall Partners With Azelis to Launch Soy-Based Alternative to Tall Oil Fatty Acid Flowood, Miss. — Resinall, an Ergon company, is partnering with Azelis to launch the R-6000 product line, a high-performance, soy-based alternative to Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA), designed specifically for use in metalworking fluid formulations, including soluble […]