Minority-Owned Marine Terminal Excellence
BCL Petroleum Group, Inc. is a Minority-Owned, multi-service marine terminal company specializing in the storage and blending of residual fuels and crude oil. Currently constructing a state-of-the-art 22-million-barrel facility on 550 acres at the Port of Brownsville, Texas - the only deep-water facility directly on the U.S.–Mexico border.
BCL Petroleum Group delivers comprehensive marine terminal and petroleum solutions through strategic infrastructure development and international expansion, positioning as the largest residual fuel oil storage terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Marine Terminal Operations
Our state-of-the-art 22-million-barrel facility at Port of Brownsville features 5 oil docks, 42-foot authorized depth, 36-foot turning basin, and 1,200-foot width turning radius. Multi-modal capabilities include pipelines, barges, railways, trucks, and ocean-going vessels serving major oil companies, refineries, carbon black producers, international trading firms, and bunker suppliers.
Petroleum Storage & Blending
Specializing in residual fuels and crude oil storage and blending. Strategic location at the widest point of Brownsville Ship Channel, addressing rising demand for petroleum storage and distribution in South Texas and Mexico. Limited petroleum storage capacity in the region and increasing imports of gasoline and diesel into Mexico and Latin America drive our market position.
International Expansion - Panama Project
Strategic petroleum corridor between Atlantic and Pacific Oceans with two large-scale tank farm facilities (Atlantic and Pacific coasts), mini-refinery, and transshipment hub. Enhanced regional energy security, improved international trade flows, positioning BCL as a key refining and distribution player in Latin America and the Caribbean. Creating hundreds of direct and indirect jobs with environmental stewardship and inclusive development.
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Company Overview
BCL Petroleum Group, Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, focused on responsibly discovering, developing, and producing hydrocarbon resources across Texas and Oklahoma.
Technical Excellence
Our team of specialists combines technical expertise in subsurface, advanced drilling, field operations, and financial discipline to deliver reliable energy with a lower carbon footprint.
Flexible Operations
We operate under a flexible model that includes operated and non-operated interests as well as strategic partnerships, integrating technological efficiency practices.
Real-time Monitoring
Horizontal Drilling
Enhanced Recovery
Equipment Electrification
Minority-Owned Excellence in Marine Terminal Operations
BCL Petroleum Group, Inc. stands as the largest Minority-Owned residual fuel oil storage terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast, delivering comprehensive marine terminal and petroleum solutions through strategic infrastructure development and international expansion. Our state-of-the-art 22-million-barrel facility at Port of Brownsville represents the pinnacle of modern petroleum storage technology.
Led by President/CEO Bobby C. Lee with 36+ years in international oil and gas, including U.S. Patent Holder for secure storage systems, our executive team brings unparalleled expertise. Dr. R. Gerald Bailey, former Exxon President, provides strategic leadership, while international trade expert Jesus Smith and operations veteran Michael Lloyd Corron (42+ years at Shell Oil) ensure operational excellence.
Our Panama expansion project creates a strategic petroleum corridor between Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, featuring two large-scale tank farm facilities, mini-refinery, and transshipment hub. This positions BCL as a key refining and distribution player in Latin America and the Caribbean, creating hundreds of direct and indirect jobs while maintaining environmental stewardship and inclusive development.
Our Key Operations
BCL Petroleum Group operates strategic marine terminal facilities, delivering comprehensive petroleum storage and blending solutions.
Executive Leadership Team
Meet the distinguished professionals leading BCL Petroleum Group's strategic vision and operational excellence.
Bobby C. Lee
President / CEO – Chairman
Professional Background:
• 36+ years in the international oil and gas industry
• U.S. Patent Holder for secure storage systems
• Co-Owner of BCL PETROLEUM GROUP, INC
• Married for 38 years, resides in Houston, Texas
Bobby Lee, Jr.
President
Professional Background:
• 23+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry
• 4th generation in the petroleum industry
• U.S. Navy veteran
• Education: Prairie View A&M University
Areas of Expertise:
• Project Management & HSE Management
• Pipeline Inspection & Safety Programs
Jesus Smith
Vice President, International Trade Department – Latin America
Professional Background:
• 20+ years in the international energy and hydrocarbon sector
• Multilingual negotiator in high-level international transactions
• Led large-scale trading operations in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil
Current Responsibilities:
• Oversees strategic operations
• Manages key client relationships
• Drives business development initiatives
Dr. R. Gerald (Jerry) Bailey
Vice President, Business Development
Professional Background:
• Former Exxon President – Arabian Gulf
• Expertise in upstream and downstream operations
• Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas
Current Board Positions:
• Petro Sun Energy (helium and lithium developments)
• Cavitation Technologies (fluid dynamics technology)
Torrance R. Haggerty
Business, Project Manager, Operations
Professional Background:
• Executive Geophysicist/Business Manager
• Successfully built Battelle's Oil & Gas Business (2012-2014)
• Interface with high-level governmental "energy" agencies internationally
• Board Member (2013-2016) – Society of Petroleum Engineers
• 2013 Inductee – Who's Who in Energy (Houston Business Journal)
Michael Lloyd Corron
Vice President, Business Operations
Professional Background:
• 42+ years in operations, safety management, and turnaround projects
• Retired from Shell Oil (May 2016)
• Senior Lead for Contractor Safety Management - Shell Alaska Drilling Project
• Lead Consultant - Shell Global Solutions
• Senior Safety Supervisor and Security Manager
Mr. Terren
Vice President, Engineering Projects
Professional Background:
• Operations, Project and Engineering Management Executive
• Proven track record in Oil & Gas projects
• Experience in domestic and international environments
• Strong analytical and risk management skills
Steven Christian
International Trader
Professional Background:
• Entrepreneur in oil and gas exploration
• Expertise in trading, mergers, acquisitions
• Experience with refined fuels, crude oil, LPG, LNG
• Education: BBA from University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Eloy Santos
Managing Director & Business Developer – BCL Panama
Professional Background:
• Leading BCL Panama operations since 2019
• Commercial representative for Arjona Global Partners
• Expert in advanced financial schemes
• Geographic coverage: Americas, Europe, West Africa
Contact Information
Get in touch with BCL Petroleum Group for business opportunities, partnerships, or inquiries.
Corporate Headquarters
3900 Essex Lane, Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027
United States of America
Office Address
2211 Norfolls
Houston, TX 77062
Correspondence Address
PO Box 112
Deer Park, TX 77536
USA
Contact Numbers
Phone: +1-346-693-0197