Updates

NEWELL, WV — Ergon – West Virginia Inc. announced today that the force majeure declared on June 1, 2021, will be lifted effective Friday, July 9. The declaration of force majeure was the result of a significant fire at the Newell, West Virginia, refinery on May 29. The refinery has been operational since mid-June, and inventories […]

Newell, WV — Ergon – West Virginia Inc. announced today that they have begun the process of restarting the refinery following the May 29 fire. Sales will be limited initially as the company rebuilds its inventory position. Due to damage to the naphtha unit, fuels production will be further delayed. “We are working around the clock […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.30 per gallon effective Monday, June 7, 2021. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About ErgonErgon is a group of privately held companies that operate under six primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, […]

NEWELL, WV —As the result of a significant fire at Ergon – West Virginia Inc. (EWV) on Saturday, May 29, 2021, the Newell, West Virginia, refinery has declared an event of force majeure. Assessment of the damage is ongoing. Management will share updates as they are available on ergon.com. Product inventories, which were already at critically […]

Newell, West Virginia — Ergon Inc. has announced that a fire broke out at the Ergon – West Virginia Inc. (EWV) refinery in Newell, West Virginia, Saturday night, May 29. The fire was in a processing unit, and no employees were injured. It was contained with assistance from local fire departments and EWV’s fire brigade. Refinery […]

Newell, WV — Ergon – West Virginia Inc., Ergon’s paraffinic refinery in Newell, West Virginia, is completing a maintenance turnaround that began on April 9, 2021. During this planned maintenance event, the company implemented several reliability projects to improve security of supply to customers. The turnaround schedule was extended approximately one week due to COVID-19 precautions […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.35 per gallon effective Friday, May 7, 2021. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About ErgonErgon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.20 per gallon effective Monday, April 5, 2021. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About ErgonErgon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & […]

Providing a secure supply of specialty oils for customers around the world is a top priority for Ergon.  Ergon International Inc., headquartered in Waterloo, Belgium, is home to customer service, supply and distribution, and administrative teams that market and distribute the company’s specialty oils throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Indonesia and Asia. Ergon […]

Whether you are planning for an upcoming paving season and researching options to get the most mileage out of your budget – or looking for assistance with techniques and technologies of pavement preservation and maintenance – Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (EAE) Area Sales Managers (ASMs) are prepared to serve as your resource. With individual experience […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.30 per gallon effective Monday, March 1, 2021. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About Ergon: Ergon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, […]

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The winter storm that has blanketed much of the southern United States this week has caused delays in product delivery via truck and rail from Ergon Refining, Inc., Ergon’s naphthenic refinery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Safety of Ergon’s employees, both terminal operations and drivers, is of utmost concern to Ergon. Management will continue […]

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ergon is delighted to celebrate some of the many amazing women throughout our organization who contribute to the fields of science and technology. ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.20 per gallon, effective Friday, December 18, 2020. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About ErgonErgon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen Snow, Global Product Stewardship Manager, recently received her Certified Professional Product Steward™ (CPPS™) credential. Snow was part of the inaugural class of only 28 people to earn this global certification. The CPPS credential, according to productstewards.org, “… demonstrates your knowledge and expertise essential to the best […]