Diamond Green Diesel Reports Third-Quarter Fuel Sales
The Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy joint venture sold 1.192 billion litres of renewable fuels in the quarter ended September 2026.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Oil and Gas
Diamond Green Diesel, a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy, sold 1.192 billion litres of renewable fuels in the three months ended 30 September 2026. Operating income within the renewable diesel segment reached approximately US$350 million for the quarter.
Why it matters
The results show the venture's scale in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, with Darling Ingredients noting that the quarter was affected by the timing of sales and certain commercial activities. The company expects timing differences to benefit fourth-quarter results.
Diamond Green Diesel reported 1.192 billion litres of renewable fuel sales and about US$350 million in Q3 segment operating income, with nine-month sales of 3.543 billion litres and operating income near US$1.3 billion. The quarter's totals do not show how they compare with prior periods, and the effect of sales timing is not separated out.
The players
Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients is a publicly traded company that operates more than 260 plants in 15 countries and is a 50/50 partner in Diamond Green Diesel.
Valero Energy
Valero Energy is a large petroleum refiner operating 14 refineries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and is the other 50/50 partner in Diamond Green Diesel.
The details
The figures were published in a 22 October statement on Darling Ingredients' website. Diamond Green Diesel produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil, inedible animal fats and fuel-grade corn oil, with annual capacity above 4.54 billion litres.
Timeline
Q3 2026 (1 July to 30 September): period covered by the reported sales and operating income
22 October 2026: Darling Ingredients issued the segment results statement
Fourth quarter 2026: expected benefit from timing differences
Oil and Gas Trajectory
The venture's output reflects the continued scaling of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel made from waste fats and oils, a segment that has grown as refiners and producers shift part of their output toward lower-carbon fuels. The quarter's sales volumes place the joint venture among the larger producers of this fuel category.
The reported results are a corporate financial update and do not change fuel prices or product availability for consumers directly. Drivers and fleet operators may see the effect over time if renewable diesel volumes affect local fuel supply.
The takeaway
The venture's quarterly volumes and operating income illustrate how renewable diesel from waste feedstocks is becoming a sizeable part of the U.S. fuel mix. Readers tracking the sector can watch whether the expected fourth-quarter timing benefit appears in future reported results.
Further reading
For broader context on refining and fuel production, see Oil and Gas coverage across the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oils & Fats International.
