10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____________ TO _____________

Commission File Number 001-11476

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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NEVADA	94-3439569
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1331 GEMINI STREET SUITE 250 HOUSTON, TEXAS	77058
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 866-660-8156

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, and accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨                                                                    Accelerated filer   ¨

Non-accelerated filer  ¨                                                                      Smaller reporting company  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes   ¨ No   x

State the number of shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding, as of the latest practicable date: 17,685,651 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of August 3, 2013.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	F-1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)	F-2
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)	F-3
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)	F-4
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations	4
Item 3.	Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	26
PART II
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
Item 1A:	Risk Factors	27
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities And Use Of Proceeds	28
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	29
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	29
Item 5.	Other Information	29
Item 6.	Exhibits	29

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

CONTENTS TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Page
Consolidated  Financial Statements
Consolidated  Balance Sheets	F-1
Consolidated  Statements of  Operations (unaudited)	F-2
Consolidated  Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)	F-3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	F-4

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
	June 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	297,228	$	807,940
Accounts receivable, net		8,091,270		7,160,780
Inventory		9,335,326		5,870,121
Prepaid expenses		537,918		492,467
Total current assets		18,261,742		14,331,308
Noncurrent assets
Fixed assets, net		11,527,210		11,617,368
Intangible assets, net		15,358,746		15,934,724
Goodwill		3,515,977		3,515,977
Deferred federal income taxes		3,746,000		3,703,000
Total noncurrent assets		34,147,933		34,771,069
TOTAL ASSETS	$	52,409,675	$	49,102,377
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	12,538,573	$	8,869,234
Current portion of long-term debt		1,714,442		1,749,329
Total current liabilities		14,253,015		10,618,563
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt		5,393,471		6,281,457
Contingent consideration		2,861,000		4,711,000
Line of credit		6,000,000		6,750,000
Deferred federal income tax		395,000		341,000
Total liabilities		28,902,486		28,702,020
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share:
50,000,000 shares authorized
Series A Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value,     5,000,000 authorized and 1,345,220 and 1,512,891  issued     and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and  December 31,     2012, respectively		1,345		1,513
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share;
750,000,000 shares authorized; 17,670,651 and 16,965,464    issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and    December 31, 2012, respectively		17,671		16,965
Additional paid-in capital		10,850,774		10,719,345
Retained earnings		12,637,399		9,662,534
Total stockholders’ equity		23,507,189		20,400,357
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	52,409,675	$	49,102,377

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012
(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues	$	35,111,402		$	31,293,193		$	68,366,204		$	66,121,132
Cost of revenues		32,556,738			30,542,452			62,341,782			62,485,327
Gross profit		2,554,664			750,741			6,024,422			3,635,805
Reduction of contingent    liability		(1,850,000	)		-			(1,850,000	)		-
Selling, general and    administrative expenses		2,395,745			919,227			4,653,829			2,113,974
Income (loss) from operations		2,008,919			(168,486	)		3,220,593			1,521,831
Other income (expense)
Other income		7,598			633			32,888			633
Other expense		-			-			(40,726	)		-
Interest expense		(112,999	)		-			(219,139	)		(44	)
Total other income (expense)		(105,401	)		633			(226,977	)		589
Income (loss) before income tax		1,903,518			(167,853	)		2,993,616			1,522,420
Income tax (expense) benefit		(12,248	)		8,828			(18,751	)		(107,172	)
Net income (loss)	$	1,891,270		$	(159,025	)	$	2,974,865		$	1,415,248
Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic	$	0.11		$	(0.02	)	$	0.17		$	0.14
Diluted	$	0.10		$	(0.02	)	$	0.15		$	0.10
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share
Basic		17,409,034			10,136,941			17,243,762			9,781,851
Diluted		19,887,288			10,136,941			19,798,988			14,204,958

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012
(UNAUDITED)
	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013			June 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,974,865		$	1,415,248
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
provided by operating activities
Stock-based compensation expense		94,466			85,172
Depreciation and amortization		1,069,035			82,019
Deferred federal income tax		11,000			82,000
Reduction of contingent liability		(1,850,000	)		-
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		(930,490	)		1,657,162
Accounts receivable- related parties		-			2,259
Inventory		(3,465,205	)		(194,799	)
Prepaid expenses		(45,451	)		(177,819	)
Accounts payable		3,669,339			768,469
Accounts payable-related parties		-			127,302
Deposits		-			(235,557	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,527,559			3,611,456
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets		-			(183,558	)
Acquisition, net		(67,972	)		-
Refund of asset acquisition		675,558			-
Purchase of fixed assets		(1,010,485	)		(6,330	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(402,899	)		(189,888	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Line of credit payments, net		(750,000	)		-
Payments on notes payable		(922,873	)		-
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants		37,501			80,687
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(1,635,372	)		80,687
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(510,712	)		3,502,255
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period		807,940			675,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	297,228		$	4,177,443
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest during the period	$	199,737		$	44
Cash paid for income taxes during the period	$	21,249		$	17,172
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock	$	168		$	1,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Vertex Energy, Inc. (the “Company,” or “Vertex Energy”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements as filed with the SEC on Form 10-K on March 21, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”).  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year 2012 as reported in Form 10-K, have been omitted.

NOTE 2.  RELATED PARTIES

Prior to the Company’s September 11, 2012 (effective August 31, 2012) acquisition of a special purpose entity which owned substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Vertex Holdings, L.P., formerly Vertex Energy, L.P. (also defined herein as the “Partnership” or “Vertex LP”relating to the business of transporting, storing, processing and re-refining petroleum products, crudes and used lubricants and certain real-estate properties owned by a related party associated with such operations (the “Acquisition” as discussed in greater detail in the Form 10-K),  the Company had numerous transactions with the Partnership, including the lease of the Partnership’s storage facility, subletting of office space, transportation of feedstock to re-refiners and the Company’s storage facility, and delivery from the Company’s re-refinery to end customers. The pricing under these contracts was with certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Partnership and was priced at market, and reviewed periodically from time to time by the Board of Director’s Related Party Transaction committee.  The Related Party Transaction committee includes at least two independent directors and will review and pre-approve any and all related party transactions.

The consolidated financial statements include inventory purchases from related parties of $0 and $7,381,179 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company also incurred process costs of $0 and $3,858,699 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The costs arose from the Thermal Chemical Extraction Process (“TCEP”) operating agreement with CMT(which entity was acquired as part of the Acquisition), whereby we paid up to $0.40 per gallon of processing costs.

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3.  CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At June 30, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the six months then ended, the Company’s revenues and receivables were comprised of the following customer concentrations:

	2013		2012
	% of	% of	% of	% of
	Revenues	Receivables	Revenues	Receivables
Customer 1	54%	40%	10%	17%
Customer 2	10%	30%	10%	0%
Customer 3	6%	0%	13%	17%
Customer 4	3%	12%	3%	0%
Customer 5	0%	0%	44%	35%

The Company purchases goods and services from one company that represented 12%  of total purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and  two companies that represented 11% and 11% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

The Company has had various debt facilities available for use, of which there was $13,083,333 and $14,683,333 outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and  December 31, 2012, respectively. See Note 4 for further details.

In February 2013, Bank of America agreed to lease the Company up to $1,025,000 of equipment to enhance the TCEP operation, which went into effect in April 2013.  Under the current terms of the lease agreement, there are 60 monthly payments of approximately $13,328.

The Company’s revenue, profitability and future rate of growth are substantially dependent on prevailing prices for petroleum-based products.  Historically, the energy markets have been very volatile, and there can be no assurance that these prices will not be subject to wide fluctuations in the future.  A substantial or extended decline in such prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and access to capital and on the quantities of petroleum-based products that the Company can economically produce.

The Company, in its normal course of business, is involved in various other claims and legal action.  In the opinion of management, the outcome of these claims and actions will not have a material adverse impact upon the financial position of the Company.

We intend to take advantage of any potential tax benefits related to net operating losses (“NOLs”) acquired as part of the Company's April 2009 merger with World Waste Technologies, Inc. ("World Waste").  As a result of the merger, we acquired approximately $42 million of net operating losses that may be used to offset taxable income generated by the Company in future periods.

It is possible that the Company may be unable to use these NOLs in their entirety.  The extent to which the Company will be able to utilize these carry-forwards in future periods is subject to limitations based on a number of factors, including the number of shares issued within a three-year look-back period, whether the merger is deemed to be a change in control, whether there is deemed to be a continuity of World Waste’s historical business, and the extent of the Company’s subsequent income. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had utilized approximately $8.1 million of these NOLs leaving approximately $33.9 million of potential NOLs of which we expect to utilize approximately $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The Company recorded a change in valuation allowance for the six months ended June 30, 2013 for approximately $370,000.

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4. NOTES PAYABLE

In September 2012, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America. Pursuant to the agreement, Bank of America agreed to loan the Company $8,500,000 in the form of a term loan and to provide the Company with an additional $10,000,000 in the form of a revolving line of credit, to be used for feedstock purchases and general corporate purposes. The line of credit bears interest at the option of the Company of either the lender's prime commercial lending rate in effect or the Bank of America LIBOR rate plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the revolving note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the revolving note are due and payable on August 31, 2014.  The balance on the revolving line of credit was $6,000,000 at June 30, 2013.

Amounts borrowed under the term note bear interest at the option of the Company of either the lender's prime commercial lending rate then in effect or the Bank of America LIBOR rate plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the term note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the term note are due and payable on August 31, 2015.  Additionally, payments of principal in the amount of $141,667 are due and payable on the term note monthly in arrears on the last day of each month and continuing until the maturity date. The balance of the term loan was $7,083,333 at June 30, 2013.

The financing arrangement discussed above is secured by all of the assets of the Company.  The loan contains certain restrictive covenants including a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as defined in the agreement, of at least 1.25 to 1.00, and a Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, as defined in the agreement, not to exceed 2.00 to 1.00. A tangible net worth requirement was included in the credit agreement in error. This requirement was waived and the credit agreement was amended in January 2013. The Company was in compliance with all aspects of the agreement or has obtained waivers at June 30, 2013.

NOTE 5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense was $94,466 and $85,172 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for options previously awarded by the Company.

Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		2,939,167		$	5.70			6.50	$	1,144,024
Options previously expired		196,667			1.02			-		34,152
Options forfeited		(70,000	)		(1.33	)		-		(35,554	)
Options exercised		(290,000	)		(.61	)		-		(101,538	)
Outstanding at June 30, 2013		2,775 ,834		$	6.01			6.05	$	1,041,084
Vested at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

A summary of the Company’s stock warrant activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		1,163,308		$	12.37			0.40	$	128,889
Warrants exercised		(625,000	)		(1.65	)		-		(93,160	)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired		(524,975	)		(25.38	)		-		(30,029	)
Warrants at June 30, 2013		13,333		$	2.27			2.16	$	5,700
Vested at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900

NOTE 6. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the periods presented. The calculation of basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 includes the weighted average of common shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity, such as convertible preferred stock, stock options, warrants or convertible securities.  The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 does not include options to purchase 1,571,662 shares and warrants to purchase 13,499 shares due to their anti-dilutive effect.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income  available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Basic earnings per share	$	0.17	$	0.14
Diluted Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants		1,210,007		1,211,779
Preferred stock		1,345,220		3,211,328
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		19,798,989		14,204,958
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15	$	0.10

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7. COMMON STOCK

The total number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock is 750,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share. As of June 30, 2013, there were 17,670,651 common shares issued and outstanding.

Each share of the Company's common stock is entitled to equal dividends and distributions per share with respect to the common stock when, as and if declared by the Company's board of directors.  No holder of any shares of the Company's common stock has a preemptive right to subscribe for any of the Company's securities, nor are any shares of the Company's common stock subject to redemption or convertible into other securities.  Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and after payment of creditors and preferred shareholders of the Company, if any, the assets of the Company will be divided pro rata on a share-for-share basis among the holders of the Company's common stock.  Each share of the Company's common stock is entitled to one vote.  Shares of the Company's common stock do not possess any cumulative voting rights.

During the six months ending June 30, 2013 there were 167,671 shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock converted into 167,671 shares of  the Company's common stock; warrants to purchase 625,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for a net of 303,763 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of such warrants and the payment, in shares of common stock ($993,750) and cash ($37,500),  of an aggregate exercise price of $1,031,250 in connection with such exercises) and 303,763 shares of common stock were issued to the warrant holders in connection with such exercises; and options to purchase 290,000 shares of common stock were exercised for a net of 233,753 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of such options and the payment, in shares of common stock, of an aggregate exercise price of $175,500 in connection with such exercises) and 233,753 shares of common stock were issued to the option holder in connection with such exercises.

NOTE 8.  PREFERRED STOCK

The total number of authorized shares of the Company’s preferred stock is 50,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share. The total number of designated shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock is 5,000,000 (“Series A Preferred”).  The total number of designated shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock is 2,000,000. As of June 30, 2013, there were 1,345,220 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and no Series B Preferred shares issued and outstanding.

NOTE 9.  ACQUISITION

On January 1, 2013, the Company purchased two trucks, miscellaneous operating assets and a used oil collection customer base from a used oil collection company in the Houston, Texas area.  The Company paid $123,845 for the business and had consideration of $33,850 due contingent on this customer base producing a specified number of gallons per month for three months. On April 17, 2013, $26,258 was paid for the collected gallons and all obligations in connection with the acquisition were satisfied.  The portion of the acquired company was immediately integrated into the Company's operations.

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 10.  SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s reportable segments include the Black Oil and Refining & Marketing divisions.  Segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	45,300,254	$	23,065,950	$	68,366,204
Net income from operations	$	2,118,396	$	1,102,197	$	3,220,593
Total Assets	$	44,458,742	$	7,950,933	$	52,409,675
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	46,469,015	$	19,652,117	$	66,121,132
Net income from operations	$	706,749	$	815,082	$	1,521,831

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	20,877,198	$	14,234,204	$	35,111,402
Net income from operations	$	1,045,077	$	963,842	$	2,008,919

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
				Refining &
	Black Oil			Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	22,308,780		$	8,984,413	$	31,293,193
Net income (loss) from operations	$	(403,789	)	$	235,303	$	(168,486	)

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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 11. CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

As part of the consideration paid related to the Acquisition of Vertex Holdings, L.P., if certain earnings targets are met the Company has to pay the seller approximately $2,233,000 annually in each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. As of June 30, 2013, it has been determined that the 2013 earnings target will not be met and the contingent consideration has been reduced by $1,850,000, which represents the discounted cash flow for year one.

NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, options to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for cash proceeds of $12,750 and 15,000 shares of common stock were issued to the option holders in connection with such exercises.

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, the available credit on the Line of Credit is $10,000,000. As of August 13, 2013, the outstanding balance drawn on the line of credit is $7,500,000 leaving an available balance for draw downs of $2,500,000.

F-10

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statements are made and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this Report. These factors include:

• risks associated with our outstanding credit facility, including amounts owed, restrictive covenants and security interests thereon;

• the level of competition in our industry and our ability to compete;

• our ability to respond to changes in our industry;

• the loss of key personnel or failure to attract, integrate and retain additional personnel;

• our ability to protect our intellectual property and not infringe on others’ intellectual property;

• our ability to scale our business;

• our ability to maintain supplier relationships and obtain adequate supplies of feedstocks;

• our ability to obtain and retain customers;

• our ability to produce our products at competitive rates;

• our ability to execute our business strategy in a very competitive environment;

• trends in, and the market for, the price of oil and gas and alternative energy sources;

• our ability to maintain our relationship with KMTEX, Ltd.;

• the impact of competitive services and products;

• our ability to maintain insurance;

• pending and potential future litigation, judgments and settlements;

• rules and regulations making our operations more costly or restrictive;

• changes in environmental and other laws and regulations and risks associated with such laws and regulations;

• economic downturns both in the United States and globally;

• risk of increased regulation of our operations and products;

• negative publicity and public opposition to our operations;

• disruptions in the infrastructure that we and our partners rely on;

• an inability to identify attractive acquisition opportunities, successfully negotiate acquisition terms or effectively integrate acquired companies or businesses;

• interruptions at our facilities;

• unexpected changes in our anticipated capital expenditures resulting from unforeseen required maintenance, repairs, or upgrades;

• our ability to effectively manage our growth;

• the lack of capital available on acceptable terms to finance our continued growth; and

• other risk factors included under “Risk Factors” below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

You should read the matters described in “Risk Factors” below and disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on March 21, 2013, and the other cautionary statements made in this Report as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Report. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Report will prove to be accurate and therefore prospective investors are encouraged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future.

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Please see the “Glossary of Selected Terms” incorporated by reference hereto as Exhibit 99.1, for a list of abbreviations and definitions used throughout this Report.

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we may rely on and refer to information regarding the refining, re-refining, used oil and oil and gas industries in general from market research reports, analyst reports and other publicly available information.  Although we believe that this information is reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information, and we have not independently verified any of it.

Corporate History of the Registrant:

Vertex Energy, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “Vertex”) was formed as a Nevada corporation on May 14, 2008.  Pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19, 2008, by and between Vertex Holdings, L.P. (formerly Vertex Energy, L.P.), a Texas limited partnership ("Holdings"), us, World Waste Technologies, Inc., a California corporation (“WWT” or “World Waste”), Vertex Merger Sub, LLC, a California limited liability company and our wholly-owned subsidiary ("Merger Subsidiary"), and Benjamin P. Cowart, our Chief Executive Officer, as agent for our shareholders (as amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”). Effective on April 16, 2009, World Waste merged with and into Merger Subsidiary, with Merger Subsidiary continuing as the surviving corporation and becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, (i) each outstanding share of World Waste common stock was cancelled and exchanged for 0.10 shares of our common stock; (ii) each outstanding share of World Waste Series A preferred stock was cancelled and exchanged for 0.4062 shares of our Series A preferred stock; and (iii) each outstanding share of World Waste Series B preferred stock was cancelled and exchanged for 11.651 shares of our Series A preferred stock. Additionally, as a result of the Merger, the common stock of World Waste was effectively reversed one for ten (10) as a result of the exchange ratios set forth in the Merger, and unless otherwise noted, the impact of such effective reverse stock split, created by the exchange ratio set forth above, is retroactively reflected throughout this Report.

Finally, as a result of the Merger, as the successor entity of World Waste, we assumed World Waste’s filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our common stock began trading on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “VTNR.OB” effective May 4, 2009.  Subsequently, effective February 13, 2013, our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “VTNR”.

Material Acquisition

Effective as of August 31, 2012, we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Vertex Acquisition Sub, LLC (“Acquisition Sub”), a special purpose entity consisting of substantially all of the assets of Holdings and real-estate properties of B & S Cowart Family L.P. (“B&S LP” and the “Acquisition”), both of which entities were owned and operated by related parties.  Prior to closing the Acquisition, Holdings contributed to Acquisition Sub substantially all of its assets and liabilities relating to the business of transporting, storing, processing and re-refining petroleum products, crudes and used lubricants, including all of the outstanding equity interests in Holdings’ wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Cedar Marine Terminals, L.P. (“CMT”), Crossroad Carriers, L.P. (“Crossroad”), Vertex Recovery, L.P. (“Vertex Recovery”) and H&H Oil, L.P. (“H&H Oil”, and collectively, the “Transferred Partnerships”), and B&S LP contributed real estate associated with the operations of H&H Oil.

· Cedar Marine Terminals, L.P.   operates a 19-acre bulk liquid storage facility on the Houston Ship Channel. The terminal serves as a truck-in, barge-out facility and provides throughput terminal operations. Cedar Marine Terminals is also the site of our Thermal Chemical Extraction Process (“TCEP”) (described below).

· Crossroad Carriers, L.P.   is a third-party common carrier that provides transportation and logistical services for liquid petroleum products, as well as other hazardous materials and waste streams.

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· Vertex Recovery L.P. collects and recycles used oil and residual materials from large regional and national customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. It facilitates its services through a network of independent recyclers and franchise collectors.

· H&H Oil, L.P. collects and recycles used oil and residual materials from customers based in Austin, Baytown, San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas.

We paid the following consideration for 100% of the equity interests in Acquisition Sub (the “Purchase Price”): (i) to Holdings, (a) $14.8 million in cash and assumed debt; and (b) 4,545,455 million restricted shares of our common stock; and (ii) to B&S LP, $1.7 million cash consideration, representing the appraised value of certain real estate contributed by B&S LP to Acquisition Sub.  Additionally, for each of the three one-year periods following September 11, 2012, the closing date of the transaction, Holdings will be eligible to receive earn-out payments of $2.23 million, up to $6.7 million in the aggregate (the “Earn-Out Payments”), contingent on the combined company achieving adjusted EBITDA targets of $10.75 million, $12.0 million and $13.5 million, respectively, in those periods.As of June 30, 2013, it has been determined that the 2013 earnings target will not be met and the contingent consideration has been reduced by $1,850,000, which represents the discounted cash flow for year one. A total of $1.0 million of the purchase price will be held in escrow for 18 months to satisfy indemnity claims.  We borrowed the funds used to acquire Acquisition Sub with the Credit Facility and Notes described in greater detail below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

We had numerous relationships and related-party transactions with Holdings and its subsidiaries prior to the closing of the Acquisition, including the lease of a storage facility, the subletting of office space, and agreements to operate the TCEP facility and to transport and store feedstock and end products. The closing of the Acquisition eliminated these related-party transactions.  The description of our operations below reflects the closing of the Acquisition, unless otherwise stated or the discussion requires otherwise.

Description of Business Activities:

We are an environmental services company that recycles industrial waste streams and off-specification commercial chemical products. Our primary focus is recycling used motor oil and other petroleum by-products.  We are engaged in operations across the entire petroleum recycling value chain including collection, aggregation, transportation, storage, refinement, and sales of aggregated feedstock and re-refined products to end users.  We operate in two divisions - the Black Oil division and the Refining and Marketing division. Our Black Oil division collects and purchases used motor oil directly from third-party generators, aggregates used motor oil from an established network of local and regional collectors, and sells used motor oil to our customers for use as a feedstock or replacement fuel for industrial burners. Our Refining and Marketing division aggregates and manages the re-refinement of used motor oil and other petroleum by-products and sells the re-refined products to our customers.  We operate a refining facility that uses our proprietary TCEP technology and we also utilize third-party processing facilities.

Black Oil Division

          Our Black Oil division is engaged in the collection, aggregation, and sale of used motor oil, as well as related transportation and storage activities.  We collect and purchase used oil directly from generators such as oil change service stations, automotive repair shops, manufacturing facilities, petroleum refineries, and petrochemical manufacturing operations.  We own a fleet of 13 collection vehicles which routinely visit generators to collect and purchase used motor oil.   We also aggregate used oil from a diverse network of approximately 50 suppliers who operate similar collection businesses to ours.

 We manage the logistics of transport, storage and delivery of used oil to our customers.   We own a fleet of seven transportation trucks and more than 90 aboveground storage tanks with over 4.5 million gallons of storage capacity.  These assets are used by both the Black Oil Division and the Refining and Marketing Division.  In addition, we also utilize third parties for the transportation and storage of used oil feedstocks.  Typically, we sell used oil to our customers in bulk to ensure efficient delivery by truck, rail, or barge.  In many cases, we have contractual purchase and sale agreements with our suppliers and customers, respectively. We believe these contracts are beneficial to all parties involved because it ensures that a minimum volume is purchased from collectors and generators, a minimum volume is sold to our customers, and we are able to minimize our inventory risk by a spread between the costs to acquire used oil and the revenues received from the sale and delivery of used oil.  We also use our proprietary TCEP technology to re-refine used oil into marine fuel cutterstock and a higher-value feedstock for further processing.

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Refining and Marketing Division

Our Refining and Marketing division is engaged in the aggregation of feedstock, re-refining it into higher value end products, and selling these products to our customers, as well as related transportation and storage activities. We aggregate a diverse mix of feedstocks including used motor oil, petroleum distillates, transmix and other off-specification chemical products. These feedstock streams are purchased from pipeline operators, refineries, chemical processing facilities and third-party providers, and are also  transferred from our Black Oil division.  We have a toll-based processing arrangement in place with KMTEX, Ltd. (“KMTEX”) to re-refine feedstock streams, under our direction, into various end products that we specify.  KMTEX uses industry standard processing technologies to re-refine our feedstocks into pygas, gasoline blendstock and marine fuel cutterstock.  We sell all of our re-refined products directly to end-customers or to processing facilities for further refinement.

We currently provide our services in 13 states, primarily in the Gulf Coast and Central Midwest regions of the United States.  During the twelve month period ending December 31, 2012, we aggregated approximately 60 million gallons of used motor oil and other petroleum by-product feedstocks and managed the re-refining of approximately 24.2 million gallons of used motor oil with our proprietary TCEP.

Biomass Renewable Energy

We are also continuing to work on joint development commercial projects which focus on the separation of municipal solid waste into feedstocks for energy production.  We are very selective in choosing opportunities that we believe will result in value for our shareholders.  We can provide no assurance that the ongoing venture will successfully bring any projects to a point of financing or successful construction and operation.

Thermal Chemical Extraction Process

We own the intellectual property for our patent-pending TCEP technology.  TCEP is a technology which uses thermal and chemical dynamics to extract impurities from used oil which increases the value of the feedstock.  We currently sell the TCEP final product as fuel oil cutterstock. We intend to continue to develop the TCEP technology and design with the goal of producing additional re-refined products including lubricating base oil.

TCEP differs from conventional re-refining technologies, such as vacuum distillation and hydrotreatment, by relying more heavily on chemical processes to remove impurities rather than temperature and pressure. Therefore, the capital requirements to build a TCEP plant are typically much less than a traditional re-refinery because large feed heaters, vacuum distillation columns, and a hydrotreating unit are not required.  The end product currently produced by TCEP is used as fuel oil cutterstock. Conventional re-refineries produce lubricating base oils or product grades slightly lower than base oil that can be used as industrial fuels or transportation fuel blendstocks.

We currently estimate the cost to construct a new, fully-functional, commercial facility using our TCEP technology, with annual processing capacity of between 25 and 50 million gallons at another location would be approximately $10 to $15 million, which could fluctuate based on throughput capacity.  The facility infrastructure would require additional capitalized expenditures which would depend on the location and site specifics of the facility.

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Strategy and Plan of Operations

The principal elements of our strategy include:

Expand Feedstock Supply Volume.  We intend to expand our feedstock supply volume by growing our collection and aggregation operations.  We plan to increase the volume of feedstock we collect directly by developing new relationships with generators and working to displace incumbent collectors; increasing the number of collection personnel, vehicles, equipment, and geographical areas we serve; and acquiring collectors in new or existing territories.  We intend to increase the volume of feedstock we aggregate from third-party collectors by expanding our existing relationships and developing new vendor relationships.  We believe that our ability to acquire large feedstock volumes will help to cultivate new vendor relationships because collectors often prefer to work with a single, reliable customer rather than manage multiple relationships and the uncertainty of excess inventory.

Broaden Existing Customer Relationships and Secure New Large Accounts.  We intend to broaden our existing customer relationships by increasing sales of used motor oil and re-refined products to these accounts. In some cases, we may also seek to serve as our customers’ primary or exclusive supplier.  We also believe that as we increase our supply of feedstock and re-refined products that we will secure larger customer accounts that require a partner who can consistently deliver high volumes.

Re-Refine Higher Value End Products.  We intend to develop, lease, or acquire technologies to re-refine our feedstock supply into higher-value end products, including assets or technologies which complement TCEP.  Currently, we are using TCEP to re-refine used oil feedstock into cutterstock for use in the marine fuel market.  We believe that the expansion of our TCEP facilities and continued improvements in our technology, and investments in additional technologies, will enable us to upgrade feedstock into end products, such as lubricating base oil, that command higher market prices than the current re-refined products we produce.

Expand TCEP Re-Refinement Capacity.  We intend to expand our TCEP capacity by building additional TCEP facilities to re-refine feedstock.  We believe the TCEP technology has a distinct competitive advantage over conventional re-refining technology because it produces a high-quality, fuel oil product, and the capital expenditures required to build a TCEP plant are significantly lower than a comparable conventional re-refining facility.  By continuing the transition from our historical role as a value-added logistics provider to operating as a re-refiner, we believe we will be able to leverage our feedstock supply network and aggregation capabilities to upgrade a larger percentage of our feedstock inventory into higher value end products which we believe should lead to increased revenue and gross margins. We intend to build TCEP facilities near the geographic location of substantial feedstock sources that we have relationships with through our existing operations or from an acquisition.  By establishing TCEP facilities near proven feedstock sources, we seek to lower our transportation costs and lower the risk of operating plants at low capacity.

Pursue Selective Strategic Relationships Or Acquisitions.  We plan to grow market share by consolidating feedstock supply through partnering with or acquiring collection and aggregation assets.  Such acquisitions and/or partnerships could increase our revenue and provide better control over the quality and quantity of feedstock available for resale and/or upgrading as well as providing additional locations for the implementation of TCEP.  In addition, we intend to pursue further vertical integration opportunities by acquiring complementary recycling and processing technologies where we can realize synergies by leveraging our customer and vendor relationships, infrastructure, and personnel, and by eliminating duplicative overhead costs.

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Alternative Energy Project Development. We will continue to evaluate and potentially pursue various alternative energy project development opportunities.  These opportunities may be a continuation of the projects sourced originally by World Waste and/or may include new projects initiated by us.

In connection with the above elements of our business strategy,in order to further strengthen our foothold in the collection and re-refining business, improve profitability and simplify related party transactions, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Holdings, effective August 31, 2012, on September 11, 2012 in connection with the Acquisition, described above.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Description of Material Financial Line Items:

Revenues

We generate revenues from two existing operating divisions as follows:

BLACK OIL - Revenues for our Black Oil division are comprised primarily of feedstock sales (used motor oil) which are purchased from generators of used motor oil such as oil change shops and garages, as well as a network of local and regional suppliers.  Volumes are consolidated for efficient delivery and then sold to third-party re-refiners and fuel oil blenders for the export market.  In addition, through used oil re-refining, we re-refine used oil through TCEP.  The finished product is then sold by barge as a fuel oil cutterstock and a feedstock component for major refineries.

REFINING AND MARKETING - The Refining and Marketing division generates revenues relating to the sales of finished products.  The Refining and Marketing division gathers hydrocarbon streams in the form of petroleum distillates, transmix and other chemical products that have become off-specification during the transportation or refining process. These feedstock streams are purchased from pipeline operators, refineries, chemical processing facilities and third-party providers, and then processed at a third-party facility under our direction. The end products are typically three distillate petroleum streams (gasoline blendstock, pygas and fuel oil cutterstock), which are sold to major oil companies or to large petroleum trading and blending companies. The end products are delivered by barge and truck to customers.  

Our revenues are affected by changes in various commodity prices including crude oil, natural gas and #6 oil.

Cost of Revenues

BLACK OIL - Cost of revenues for our Black Oil division are comprised primarily of feedstock purchases from a network of providers. Other cost of revenues include processing costs, transportation costs, purchasing and receiving costs, analytical assessments, brokerage fees and commissions, and surveying and storage costs.

           REFINING AND MARKETING - The Refining and Marketing division incurs cost of revenues relating to the purchase of feedstock, purchasing and receiving costs, and inspection and processing of the feedstock into gasoline blendstock, pygas and fuel oil cutter by a third party. Cost of revenues also includes broker’s fees, inspection and transportation costs.

Our cost of revenues are affected by changes in various commodity indices, including crude oil, natural gas and #6 oil.  For example, if the price for crude oil increases, the cost of solvent additives used in the production of blended oil products, and fuel cost for transportation cost from third party providers will generally increase. Similarly, if the price of crude oil falls, these costs may also decline.

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General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other employee-related benefits for executive, administrative, legal, financial and information technology personnel, as well as outsourced and professional services, rent, utilities, and related expenses at our headquarters, as well as certain taxes.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

Set forth below are our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012.  In the comparative tables below, increases in revenue/income or decreases in expense (favorable variances) are shown without parentheses while decreases in revenue/income or increases in expense (unfavorable variances) are shown with parentheses in the “$ Change” and “% Change” columns.

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			$ Change			% Change
Revenues	$	35,111,402		$	31,293,193		$	3,818,209			12	%
Cost of Revenues		32,556,738			30,542,452			(2,014,286	)		(7	%)
Gross Profit		2,554,664			750,741			1,803,923			240	%
Reduction of contingent liability		(1,850,000	)		-			(1,850,000	)		-
Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,395,745			919,227			(1,476,518	)		(161	%)
Income (loss) from operations		2,008,919			(168,486	)		2,177,405			1,292	%
Other Income (expense)
Interest Income		7,598			633			6,965			110	%
Interest Expense		(112,999	)		-			(112,999	)		-
Total other income (expense)		(105,401	)		633			(106,034	)		(16,751	%)
Income before income taxes		1,903,518			(167,853	)		2,071,371			1,234	%
Income tax (expense) benefit		(12,248	)		8,828			(21,076	)		(239	%)
Net income (loss)	$	1,891,270		$	(159,025	)	$	2,050,295			(1,289	%)

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Each of our segments’ gross profit during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (increases in revenue and/or decreases in cost of revenues are shown without parentheses while decreases in revenue and/or increases in cost of revenues are shown with parentheses in the “$ Change” and “% Change” columns):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
Black Oil Segment	2013		2012		$ Change			% Change
Total revenue	$	20,877,198	$	22,308,780	$	(1,431,582	)		(6%)
Total cost of revenue		19,731,783		22,103,561		2,371,778			11%
Gross profit	$	1,145,415	$	205,219	$	940,196			458%
Refining Segment
Total revenue	$	14,234,204	$	8,984,413	$	5,249,791			58%
Total cost of revenue		12,824,955		8,438,891		(4,386,064	)		(52%)
Gross profit	$	1,409,249	$	545,522	$	863,727			158%

Effective for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, we moved the results of operations and related expenses of the TCEP from our Refining and Marketing segment to our Black Oil segment, which we believe more accurately reflects its appropriate segment position in the Company following the Acquisition (described above).  The segment information described in this report and the financials included herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect such December 31, 2012 change in segment reporting.

Our revenues and cost of revenues are significantly impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices; decreases in commodity prices typically result in decreases in revenue and cost of revenues.  Our gross profit is to a large extent a function of the market discount we are able to obtain in purchasing feedstock, as well as how efficiently management conducts operations.

Total revenues increased 12% for the second quarter of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, due primarily to an increase in overall volume of product sold during the second quarter of 2013, compared to the second quarter of 2012.

Total volume increased 19% and gross profit increased 240% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 2012.  Additionally, our per barrel margin increased 185% relative to the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was a result of decreases in operational expenses related to terminaling, transporting and overall processing costs for all products.

Our Black Oil division’s volume increased approximately 8% during the period ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.  This increase was due to the increased volume delivered to third-party re-refiners and fuel oil blenders. Overall volume for the Refining and Marketing division increased 48% during the three month period ended June 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  This division experienced an increase in production of 93% for its pygas product for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in the overall volume of the Refining and Marketing division and of our pygas product was a result of planned operational turnarounds at two of the supplier facilities from which we receive a large volume of our product during the first quarter of 2013 which came back on-line during the second quarter of 2013.  Our gasoline blendstock increased 52% for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.  Our fuel oil cutter volumes increased 23% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  We experienced an 8% decrease in the volume of our TCEP refined product during the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.  Which was impacted due to downtime at the facility related to the implementation of process changes designed to increase production and reduce costs in the future. In addition, commodity prices decreased approximately 7% for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The average posting (U.S. Gulfcoast Residual Fuel No. 6 3%) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 decreased $7.14 per barrel from a three month average of $97.99 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $90.85 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2013.   

Overall gross profit decreased and our margin per barrel decreased approximately 30% for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  This margin reduction was a result of changes in market values for the finished TCEP product as well as operational delays resulting in lower quality finished product during the implementation stage of our recent TCEP enhancements which further lowered the value of our finished product going out to market.  In addition due to operational enhancements, the Company had to sell more product through channels other than through TCEP, which creates higher value and margins for the Company.  We believe these challenges have been worked through and positive results will be seen in the upcoming quarters from these investments and changes in operations.

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Our TCEP technology generated revenues of $10,220,749 during the three months ended June 30, 2013, with cost of revenues of $9,677,338, producing a gross profit of $543,411.  The per barrel margin for our TCEP product was down 17% as compared to the average margin during the previous four quarters.  This decrease was a result of two key components. First a market decrease in the value of our finished product based on current market supply and demand and second, we incurred increased operating costs due to the expansion of, and improvements being made to, our TCEP facility, which caused certain operational inefficiencies and disruptions during the second quarter of 2013.

The following table sets forth the high and low spot prices during the first six months of 2013 for our key benchmarks.

Benchmark	High		Date	Low		Date
U.S. Gulfcoast No. 2 Waterborne (dollars per gallon)	$	3.25	February 12	$	2.57	April 17
U.S. Gulfcoast Unleaded 87 Waterborne (dollars per gallon)	$	3.21	February 15	$	2.58	June 28
U.S. Gulfcoast Residual Fuel No. 6 3% (dollars per barrel)	$	101.02	February 14	$	87.49	April 17
NYMEX Crude oil (dollars per barrel)	$	98.44	June 18	$	86.68	April 17
Reported in Platt's US Marketscan (Gulf Coast)

The following table sets forth the high and low spot prices during the first six months of 2012 for our key benchmarks.

Benchmark	High		Date	Low		Date
U.S. Gulfcoast No. 2 Waterborne (dollars per gallon)	$	3.27	February 24	$	2.54	June 28
U.S. Gulfcoast Unleaded 87 Waterborne (dollars per gallon)	$	3.43	April 2	$	2.49	June 28
U.S. Gulfcoast Residual Fuel No. 6 3% (dollars per barrel)	$	114.35	March 1	$	82.60	June 21
NYMEX Crude oil (dollars per barrel)	$	109.74	February 24	$	77.69	June 28
Reported in Platt's US Marketscan (Gulf Coast)

We saw a decrease during the first six months of 2013 in each of the benchmark commodities we track compared to the same period during 2012.

Our margins are a function of the difference between what we are able to pay for raw materials and the market prices for the range of products produced.  The various petroleum products produced are typically a function of Crude Oil indices and are quoted on multiple exchanges such as the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”).  These prices are determined by a global market and are subject to external factors over which we have no control, including but not limited to supply/demand, weather, politics, and global/regional inventory levels.  As such, we cannot provide any assurances regarding results of operations for any future periods, as numerous factors outside of our control affect the prices paid for raw materials and the prices (for the most part keyed to the NYMEX) that can be charged for such products.  Additionally, for the near term, results of operations will be subject to further uncertainty, as the global markets and exchanges, including the NYMEX, continue to experience volatility.

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            During the three months ended June 30, 2013, gross profit increased 240% from the same period in 2012, primarily due to increases in volumes, as well as the Acquisition, which created efficiencies that enabled the Company to increase its margins.

We had selling, general and administrative expenses of $2,395,745 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $919,227 from the prior year’s period, an increase of $1,476,518 or 161% from the prior period.  This increase is primarily due to the additional selling, general and administrative expenses generated by the new business lines and additional compensation expenses associated with employees acquired as a result of the Acquisition (described above) which occurred during the month of September 2012 (effective August 31, 2012).

It was determined that the Company’s 2013 earnings target for the first year of the Earn-Out Payments associated with the Acquisition (described above) would not be met and the liability was adjusted by $1,850,000 as of June 30, 2013, to represent the discounted cash flow for such year one target.

We had net income from operations of $2,008,919 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to a net loss from operations of $168,486 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of $2,177,405 or 1,292% from the prior year’s period.  The increase was mainly due to increased volumes and revenues during the three month period ended June 30, 2013. The reduction of the contingent liability related to the Acquisition contributed $1,850,000 to income from operations. The increase in income from operations was offset by our cost of operations increasing due to the operational enhancements and improvements related to TCEP, which implementation began April 1, 2013 and subsequent operational challenges and setbacks which created a slowdown of product being produced, as well as production of a lower quality product, during such period.  We anticipate these volumes and the quality of product we produce to return to previous levels during the balance of 2013.  Additionally, market factors reduced the market value of our finished product by approximately 4% during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.  We had an income tax expense of $12,248 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to an income tax benefit of $8,828 for the same period of 2012.  The decrease is due to a benefit for income taxes, for which the Company has recorded a net deferred asset based on reducing its valuation allowance related to its approximately $33 million of net operating losses that may be used to offset taxable income generated by the Company in future periods.    

We had net income of $1,891,270 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to a net loss of $159,025 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase in net income of $2,050,295 or 1,289% from the prior period.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

Set forth below are our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012.  In the comparative tables below, increases in revenue/income or decreases in expense (favorable variances) are shown without parentheses while decreases in revenue/income or increases in expense (unfavorable variances) are shown with parentheses in the “$ Change” and “% Change” columns.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			$ Change			% Change
Revenues	$	68,366,204		$	66,121,132		$	2,245,072		3%
Cost of Revenues		62,341,782			62,485,327			143,545		<1%
Gross Profit		6,024,422			3,635,805			2,388,617		66%
Reduction of contingent liability		(1,850,000	)		-			1,850,000			-
Selling, general and administrative expenses		4,653,829			2,113,974			(2,539,855	)	(120%)
Income from operations		3,220,593			1,521,831			1,698,762		112%
Other Income		32,888			633			32,255		5,096%
Other expense		(40,726	)		-			(40,726	)		-
Interest Expense		(219,139	)		(44	)		(219,095	)	(497,943%)
Total other income (expense)		(226,977	)		589			(227,566	)	(38,636%)
Income before income taxes		2,993,616			1,522,420			1,471,196		97%
Income tax (expense) benefit		(18,751	)		(107,172	)		(88,421	)	(83%)
Net income	$	2,974,865		$	1,415,248		$	(1,559,617	)	(110%)

Each of our segments’ gross profit during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (increases in revenue and/or decreases in cost of revenues are shown without parentheses while decreases in revenue and/or increases in cost of revenues are shown with parentheses in the “$ Change” and “% Change” columns):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
Black Oil Segment	2013		2012		$ Change			% Change
Total revenue	$	45,300,254	$	46,469,015	$	(1,168,761	)		(3%)
Total cost of revenue		41,292,693		44,471,306		3,178,613			7%
Gross profit	$	4,007,561	$	1,997,709	$	2,009,852			101%
Refining Segment
Total revenue	$	23,065,950	$	19,652,117	$	3,413,833			17%
Total cost of revenue		21,049,089		18,014,021		(3,035,068	)		(17%)
Gross profit	$	2,016,861	$	1,638,096	$	378,765			23%

Effective for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, we moved the results of operations and related expenses of the TCEP from our Refining and Marketing segment to our Black Oil segment, which we believe more accurately reflects its appropriate segment position in the Company following the Acquisition (described above).  The segment information described in this report and the financials included herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect such December 31, 2012 change in segment reporting.

Our revenues and cost of revenues are significantly impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices; decreases in commodity prices typically result in decreases in revenue and cost of revenues.  Our gross profit is to a large extent a function of the market discount we are able to obtain in purchasing feedstock, as well as how efficiently management conducts operations.

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Total revenues increased 3% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, due primarily to an increase in overall volume of product sold during the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012.

Total volume increased 14% and gross profit increased 66% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 2012.  Additionally, our per barrel margin increased 44% relative to the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was a result of decreases in operational expenses related to terminaling, transporting and overall processing costs for all products.

Our Black Oil division’s volume increased approximately 30% during the six month period ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.  This increase was due to the increased volume delivered to third-party re-refiners and fuel oil blenders. Overall volume for the Refining and Marketing division increased 16% during the six month period ended June 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  This division experienced an increase in production of 48% for its gasoline blendstock product for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.  Our fuel oil cutter volumes increased 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.  Our pygas volumes were relatively flat for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  The volume of our TCEP refined product for the six months ended June 30, 2013, was relatively unchanged compared to the same period in 2012.   In addition, commodity prices decreased approximately 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The average posting (U.S. Gulfcoast Residual Fuel No. 6 3%) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased $8.92 per barrel from a six month average of $102.91 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $93.99 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 2013.   

Our TCEP technology generated revenues of $25,431,246 during the six months ended June 30, 2013, with cost of revenues of $22,196,097, producing a gross profit of $3,235,149.  The per barrel margin for our TCEP product was up 407% as compared to the same period during 2012.  This increase was a result of the Acquisition (described above) which was completed effective in August 2012, which helped to reduce certain transportation and terminaling costs related to our products, as well as now benefiting us through the collection of lower cost oil at the H&H branches.

As our competitors bring new technologies to the marketplace, which will likely enable them to obtain higher values for the finished products created through their technologies from purchased black oil feedstock, they will be able to pay more for feedstock due to the additional value received from their finished product (i.e., as their margins increase, they are able to increase the prices they are willing to pay for feedstock).  If we are not able to continue to refine and improve our technologies and gain efficiencies in the TCEP technology, we could be negatively impacted by the ability of our competitors to bring new processes to market which compete with our processes, as well as their ability to outbid us for feedstock supplies.

If we are unable to effectively compete with additional technologies brought to market by our competitors, our finished products could be worth less and if our competitors are willing to pay more for feedstock than we are, they could drive up prices, which would cause our revenues to decrease, and cause our cost of sales to increase, respectively.  Additionally, if we are forced to pay more for feedstock, our cash flows will be negatively impacted and our margins will decrease.

            During the six months ended June 30, 2013, gross profit increased 66% from the same period in 2012, primarily due to increases in in volumes, as well as the Acquisition, which created efficiencies that enabled the Company to increase its margins.

We had selling, general and administrative expenses of $4,653,829 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $2,113,974 from the prior year’s period, an increase of $2,539,855 or 120% from the prior period.  This increase is primarily due to the additional selling, general and administrative expenses generated by the new business lines and additional compensation expenses associated with employees acquired as a result of the Acquisition (described above) which occurred during the month of September 2012 (effective August 31, 2012).

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It was determined that the Company’s 2013 earnings target for the first year of the Earn-Out Payments associated with the Acquisition (described above) would not be met and the liability was adjusted by $1,850,000 as of June 30, 2013, which represented the discounted cash flow for such year one target.

We had net income from operations of $3,220,593 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to net income from operations of $1,521,831 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of $1,698,762 or 112% from the prior year’s period.  The increase was mainly due to increased volumes and revenues during the six month period ended June 30, 2013. The reduction of the contingent liability related to the Acquisition contributed $1,850,000 to income from operations. Our cost of operations increased due to the operational enhancements and improvements related to TCEP, which implementation began April 1, 2013 and subsequent operational challenges and setbacks which created a slowdown of product being produced, as well as production of a lower quality product, during such period.  We anticipate these volumes and the quality of product we produce to return to previous levels during the balance of 2013.  Additionally, market factors reduced the market value of our finished product by approximately 14% during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.  We had an income tax expense of $18,751 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to an income tax expense of $107,172 for the same period of 2012.  The decrease in income tax expense is due to a benefit for income taxes, for which the Company has recorded a net deferred asset based on reducing its valuation allowance related to its approximately $36 million of net operating losses that may be used to offset taxable income generated by the Company in future periods.

We had net income of $2,974,865 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to net income of $1,415,248 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase in net income of $1,559,617 or 110% from the prior period.

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Set forth below, we have disclosed a quarter-by-quarter summary of our statement of operations and statement of operations by segment information for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, and the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Statement of Operations
	Fiscal 2013					Fiscal 2012									Fiscal 2011
	Second			First		Fourth		Third		Second			First		Fourth		Third		Second		First
	Quarter			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
Revenue	$	35,111,402		$	33,254,801	$	32,256,541	$	36,195,570	$	31,293,193		$	34,827,939	$	31,339,168	$	30,301,326	$	27,790,860	$	20,290,925
Revenue-related parties		-			-		-		-		-			-		-		-		-		17,978
Total revenue		35,111,402			33,254,801		32,256,541		36,195,570		31,293,193			34,827,939		31,339,168		30,301,326		27,790,860		20,308,903
Cost of revenues		32,556,738			29,785,043		29,290,855		33,011,934		30,542,452			31,942,875		30,034,120		28,268,785		25,325,275		18,038,007
Gross profit		2,554,664			3,469,758		2,965,686		3,183,636		750,741			2,885,064		1,305,048		2,032,541		2,465,585		2,270,896
Reduction of contingent liability		(1,850,000	)		-		-		-		-			-		-		-		-		-
Selling, general and
administrative expenses		2,395,745			2,258,084		2,413,181		1,610,146		919,227			1,194,747		1,069,221		997,723		1,006,683		1,026,055
Acquisition related expenses		-			-		101,964		1,154,612		-			-		-		-		-		-
Total selling, general and		2,395,745			2,258,084		2,515,145		2,764,758		919,227			1,194,747		1,069,221		997,723		1,006,683		1,026,055
administrative expenses
Income from operations		2,008,919			1,211,674		450,541		418,878		(168,486	)		1,690,317		235,827		1,034,818		1,458,902		1,244,841

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Other income (expense)
Other income		7,598			(15,437	)		158			949			633			-			-			-			-			-
Interest expense		(112,999	)		(106,140	)		(106,348	)		(28,972	)		-			(44	)		(4,875	)		(3,593	)		(25,177	)		(29,041	)
Total other income (expense)		(105,401	)		(121,577	)		(106,190	)		(28,023	)		633			(44	)		(4,875	)		(3,593	)		(25,177	)		(29,041	)
Income before income tax		1,903,518			1,090,097			344,351			390,855			(167,853	)		1,690,273			230,952			1,031,225			1,433,725			1,215,800
Income tax expense		(12,248	)		(6,502	)		(207,000	)		1,714,813			8,828			(116,000	)		1,887,502			(3,000	)		(22,986	)		(19,703	)
Net income	$	1,891,270		$	1,083,595		$	137,351		$	2,105,668		$	(159,025	)	$	1,574,273		$	2,118,454		$	1,028,225		$	1,410,739		$	1,196,097
Number of weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic		17,409,034			17,079,242			12,138,229			12,255,372			10,136,941			9,434,094			8,884,681			9,187,227			8,535,111			8,440,064
Diluted		19,887,288			20,139,182			14,866,134			16,484,023			10,136,941			15,473,017			14,775,339			15,851,393			13,937,618			13,935,781

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	Statement of Operations by Segment (UNAUDITED)
	Fiscal 2013				Fiscal 2012								Fiscal 2011
	Second		First		Fourth		Third		Second		First		Fourth		Third		Second		First
	Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
Black Oil
Revenues	$	20,877,198	$	24,423,055	$	20,660,775	$	23,107,902	$	22,308,780	$	24,160,235	$	21,182,280	$	21,109,804	$	17,151,091	$	12,906,006
Cost of revenues		19,731,783		21,560,909		18,721,540		22,013,323		22,103,561		22,367,745		20,255,185		19,970,983		15,956,319		12,012,456
Gross profit	$	1,145,415	$	2,862,146	$	1,939,235	$	1,094,579	$	205,219	$	1,792,490	$	927,095	$	1,138,821	$	1,194,772	$	893,550
Refining & Marketing
Revenues	$	14,234,204	$	8,831,746	$	11,595,766	$	13,087,668	$	8,984,413	$	10,667,704	$	10,156,888	$	9,191,522	$	10,639,769	$	7,402,897
Cost of revenues		12,824,955		8,224,134		10,569,315		10,998,611		8,438,891		9,575,130		9,778,935		8,297,802		9,368,956		6,025,551
Gross profit	$	1,409,249	$	607,612	$	1,026,451	$	2,089,057	$	545,522	$	1,092,574	$	377,953	$	893,720	$	1,270,813	$	1,377,346

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The success of our current business operations is not dependent on extensive capital expenditures (although we plan to construct additional TCEP facilities in the future, which will require substantial capital expenditures), but rather on relationships with feedstock suppliers and end-product customers, and on efficient management of overhead costs.   Through these relationships we have historically been able to achieve volume discounts in the procurement of our feedstock, thereby increasing the margins of our segments’ operations.  The resulting operating cash flow is crucial to the viability and growth of our existing business lines.

We had total assets of $52,409,675 as of June 30, 2013 compared to $49,102,377 at December 31, 2012.  This increase was mainly due to increases in inventory and accounts receivable, compared to the year ended December 31, 2012.  Our cash, accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable fluctuate and are somewhat tied to one another based on the timing of our inventory cycles and sales. Included in total assets was net fixed assets of $11,527,210 consisting of five used oil collection branch locations and associated storage facilities and rolling stock (collection and transport trucks), a 19 acre tank terminal storage facility located on the Houston ship-channel, and a small trucking operation; $15,358,746 of intangible assets which represented the value of the purchase of the patents and technology related to the TCEP operation; $3,515,977 of goodwill (booked in connection with the Acquisition of Holdings); and $3,746,000 of deferred federal income taxes.

We had total current liabilities of $14,253,015 as of June 30, 2013, compared to $10,618,563 at December 31, 2012.  This increase was largely due to the increase in our accounts payable during the three months ended June 30, 2013 of $3,669,339, and the current portion of a term loan with Bank of America (described in greater detail below) which the Company obtained  in connection with the Acquisition of which the current portion outstanding at June 30, 2013 was $1,700,000.

We had total liabilities of $28,902,486 as of June 30, 2013, including current liabilities of $14,253,015 and long-term liabilities of $14,649,471, which included $5,393,471 of long-term debt representing amounts due on the Term Note (defined below), line of credit of $6,000,000, representing amounts borrowed under the Revolving Note (defined below), $2,861,000 of contingent consideration, after the reduction, relating to the Earn-Out Payments associated with the Acquisition, and $395,000 of deferred federal income tax.

We had working capital of $4,008,727 as of June 30, 2013, compared to working capital of $3,712,745 as of December 31, 2012.  The increase in working capital from December 31, 2012 to June 30, 2013 is mainly due to the increase in inventory, as a result of increased product volumes as we grow our operations.

Our future operating cash flows will vary based on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including commodity prices, the cost of recovered oil, and the ability to turn our inventory.  Other factors that have affected and are expected to continue to affect earnings and cash flow are transportation, processing, and storage costs.  Over the long term, our operating cash flows will also be impacted by our ability to effectively manage our administrative and operating costs. Additionally, we may incur future capital expenditures related to new TCEP facilities.

On September 11, 2012, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”) effective as of August 31, 2012, pursuant to which we borrowed $8,500,000 in the form of a term loan, which is evidenced by a Term Note(the “Term Note”) , and the Lender agreed to provide us with an additional $10,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), which is evidenced by a Revolving Note(the “Revolving Note”, and together with the Term Note, the “Notes”).

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we can request loans from time to time under the Credit Facility, subject to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, provided that the total amount loaned pursuant to the Credit Facility cannot exceed the lesser of (a) $10,000,000 and (b) an amount equal to the total of (i) 80% of our accounts in which Lender has a first-priority perfected security interest; (ii) 80% of our finished-goods inventory in which Lender holds a first-priority perfected security interest, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement.

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Amounts borrowed under the Revolving Note bear interest at our option at the lesser of the Lender’s prime commercial lending rate then in effect or the LIBOR rate in effect plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the Revolving Note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Note are due and payable on August 31, 2014.

Amounts borrowed under the Term Note bear interest at our option at the lesser of the Lender’s prime commercial lending rate then in effect or the LIBOR rate in effect plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the Term Note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the Term Note are due and payable on August 31, 2015.  Additionally, payments of principal in the amount of $141,667 are due and payable on the Term Note, monthly in arrears on the last day of each month beginning September 30, 2012, and continuing thereafter until the maturity date.

We agreed to comply with certain standard affirmative and negative covenants in connection with the Credit Agreement and agreed to meet the following financial covenants at such time as any loans or other obligations are outstanding under the Credit Agreement, commencing with the quarter ending September 30, 2012: (i) the ratio of (a) our EBITDA minus cash taxes, minus distributions, minus unfinanced capital expenditures, in each case for the immediately preceding four fiscal-quarter period, to (b) the sum of our interest expense for the immediately preceding four fiscal-quarter period, plus our current maturities of long-term debt, in each case, as of the last day of such four fiscal-quarter period, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, may not at any time be less than 1.25 to 1.00 (calculated and tested quarterly); (ii) the ratio of total debt funded under the Credit Agreement to our EBITDA cannot be greater than 2.00 to 1.00 (calculated and tested quarterly); and (iii) the sum of our tangible net worth cannot be less than $10,000,000 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.  While we were not in compliance with the tangible net worth requirement of the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012; the tangible net worth requirement was included in the Credit Agreement in error and we and the Lender entered into a waiver and amendment agreement in January 2013, pursuant to which the Lender agreed to waive such prior non-compliance with the tangible net worth requirement and to amend the Credit Agreement to remove such net tangible worth requirement moving forward.  The Company was in compliance with all aspects of the agreement or has obtained waivers at June 30, 2013

The Credit Agreement includes customary events of default for facilities of similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement and also provides that an event of default occurs if (i) Benjamin P. Cowart, our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board and largest shareholder, ceases to be actively involved in our day-to-day management or operation or if Mr. Cowart ceases to own and control at least 25% of our equity interests; (ii) we cease at any time to own and control 100% of the Transferred Partnerships acquired pursuant to the closing of the Acquisition; Vertex II GP, LLC (“Vertex GP”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, formed for the purpose of the transaction, ceases to be the sole general partner of the Transferred Partnerships; (iii) an agreement, letter of intent, or agreement in principle is executed with respect to any proposed transaction or event or series of transactions or events which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in either (i) or (ii), above; or (iv) a default occurs under the lease agreement for certain premises leased by CMT.

We agreed to pay the Lender the following fees in connection with the Credit Agreement: (i) a fee equal to 0.25% of the actual daily amount by which (a) the committed amount of the Credit Facility exceeds (b) the amount outstanding under the Credit Facility plus the amount of any lines of credit issued by Lender to us, so long as the average daily amount drawn on the Credit Facility is less than $5,000,000, for the calendar quarter then-ended, payable quarterly in arrears beginning September 30, 2012; (ii) a closing fee in connection with the closing of the Credit Facility; and (iii) certain fees associated with lines of credit issued by Lender as described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement.

Our obligations under the Credit Agreement and Notes are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of our assets, including those assets and properties acquired in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, which was granted pursuant to our, and certain of our subsidiaries, entry into security agreements with the Lender. Additionally, the Transferred Partnerships, Vertex GP and Acquisition guaranteed our obligations under the Credit Agreement and Notes pursuant to guarantees entered into in favor of the Lender.

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On September 11, 2012, we borrowed a total of $8.5 million under the Term Note and $8.75 million under the Revolving Note, the majority of which funds have been used to pay Holdings the cash portion of the Purchase Price due in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, as described in greater detail above under “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” – “Material Acquisition,” and to pay fees and costs associated with the closing of the Acquisition.

As of June 30, 2013, the Revolving Note had a balance of $6,000,000 and the Term Note had a balance of$7,083,333.

In February 2013, the Lender agreed to lease the Company up to $1,025,000 of equipment to enhance the TCEP operation. Monthly payments are fixed for the sixty month duration of the lease at $13,328 per month.  The lease also provides an early buy-out right for the Company and a right for the Company to extend the lease at the end of its term. 

Our re-refining business will require significant capital to design and construct any new facilities other than the existing facility in Baytown, Texas.  We currently estimate that the cost to construct a new, fully functional full-scale commercial process at another location would be approximately $10 to $15.0 million, based on throughput capacity.  The facility infrastructure would be an additional capitalized expenditure to these proposed process costs and would depend on the location and site specifics of the facility.

Management believes that our financing arrangements, in addition to projected earnings, will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our operations for the foreseeable future, although we may seek additional financing to fund acquisitions or other development in the future.

Additionally, as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a capital structure that is closely aligned with what we believe to be the potential of our business and goals for future growth, which is subject to cyclical changes in commodity prices, we will be exploring additional sources of external liquidity.  The receptiveness of the capital markets to an offering of debt or equities cannot be assured and may be negatively impacted by, among other things, debt maturities, current market conditions, and potential stockholder dilution. The sale of additional securities, if undertaken by us and if accomplished, may result in dilution to our shareholders. We cannot assure you, however, that future financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

There is currently only a limited market for our common stock, and as such, we anticipate that such market will be illiquid, sporadic and subject to wide fluctuations in response to several factors moving forward, including, but not limited to:

(1)	actual or anticipated variations in our results of operations;
(2)	our ability or inability to generate new revenues; and
(3)	the number of shares in our public float.

Furthermore, because our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market, our stock price may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. These market fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates or international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Additionally, at present, we have a limited number of shares in our public float, and as a result, there could be extreme fluctuations in the price of our common stock.  

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We believe that our stock prices (bid, ask and closing prices) may not relate to the actual value of our company, and may not reflect the actual value of our common stock. Shareholders and potential investors in our common stock should exercise caution before making an investment in our common stock, and should not rely on the publicly quoted or traded stock prices in determining our common stock value, but should instead determine the value of our common stock based on the information contained in our public reports, industry information, and those business valuation methods commonly used to value private companies.

Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	$	807,940		$	675,188
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities		1,527,559			3,611,456
Investing activities		(402,899	)		(189,888	)
Financing activities		(1,635,372	)		80,687
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(510,712	)		3,502,255
Ending cash and cash equivalents	$	297,228		$	4,177,443

Operating activities provided cash of $1,527,559 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to $3,611,456 of cash being provided during the corresponding period in 2012.  Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from our operations and the availability to borrow funds under our Credit Facility, Notes and Lease Line of Credit with Bank of America, as described above.  The primary reasons for the decrease in cash provided by operating activities are related to the increase in inventory of $3,465,205 (compared to $194,799 in the prior period), the increase in prepaid expenses of $45,451 (compared to  $177,819 in the prior period), and the increase of accounts payable of  $3,669,339 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012 and a non-cash item reducing the contingent consideration of $1,850,000, offset by increases in net income of  $2,974,865 compared to $1,415,248 in the prior period, depreciation and amortization of $1,069,035 and $94,466, in non-cash expense related to stock compensation expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Investing activities used cash of $402,899 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to having used $189,888 during the corresponding period in 2012.  Investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are comprised of $67,972 in cash payments used to purchase miscellaneous operating assets and a used oil collection customer base and $334,927 used to purchase fixed assets.

Financing activities used cash of $1,635,372 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to having provided $80,687 of cash during the corresponding period in 2012.  Financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are comprised of $922,873 in cash payments towards the repayment of the Notes and $750,000 towards payments against the Line of Credit, in addition $37,501 was provided to the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2013 resulting from proceeds from the exercise of common stock warrants and options.

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Net Operating Losses

We intend to take advantage of any potential tax benefits related to net operating losses (“NOLs”) acquired as part of the World Waste merger.  As a result of the merger we acquired approximately $42 million of net operating losses that may be used to offset taxable income generated by the Company in future periods.

It is possible that the Company may be unable to use these NOLs in their entirety.  The extent to which the Company will be able to utilize these carry-forwards in future periods is subject to limitations based on a number of factors, including the number of shares issued within a three-year look-back period, whether the merger is deemed to be a change in control, whether there is deemed to be a continuity of World Waste’s historical business, and the extent of the Company’s subsequent income. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had utilized approximately $8.1 million of these NOLs leaving approximately $33.9 million of potential NOLs of which we expect to utilize approximately $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The Company recorded a change in the valuation allowance for the six months ended June 30, 2013 for approximately $370,000.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Management regularly evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, goodwill, intangible assets, long-lived assets valuation, and legal matters. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

We evaluate the carrying value and recoverability of our long-lived assets within the provisions of the FASB ASC regarding long-lived assets.  It requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets.  Whenever any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value.

Revenue Recognition.   Revenue for each of our divisions is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, goods are delivered, sales price is determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized upon delivery by truck and railcar of feedstock to our re-refining customers and upon product leaving our terminal facilities via barge.

Legal Matters.  Accruals are established for legal matters when, in our opinion, it is probable that a liability exists and the liability can be reasonably estimated. Actual expenses incurred in future periods can differ materially from accruals established.

Stock Based Compensation.  We account for share-based expense and activity in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for services. Under this provision, share-based compensation costs are measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and are recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the equity grant.

Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and are recognized as an expense over the service period, generally the vesting period of the equity grant. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, expected option term, expected volatility of the stock over the option’s expected term, risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the expected annual dividend yield. We believe that the valuation technique and approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in calculating the fair values of the stock options granted.

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Basic and Diluted Loss per Share.  Basic and diluted loss per share has been calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

License Agreement Development Costs.  We capitalize costs to improve any acquired intangible asset which is specifically identifiable, and has a definite life. All other costs are expensed as incurred.

Income Taxes.  We account for income taxes in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 740.  We record a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income and when temporary differences become deductible.  We consider, among other available information, uncertainties surrounding the recoverability of deferred tax assets, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and other matters in making this assessment.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In May 2011, the provisions of ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” were amended to clarify the application of existing fair value measurements and to change certain fair value measurement and disclosure requirements.  Amendments that change measurement and disclosure requirements relate to (i) fair value measurement of financial instruments that are managed within a portfolio, (ii) application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement, and (iii) additional disclosures about fair value measurements categorized with Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  These provisions are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 31, 2011.  The adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2012, did not affect our financial position or results of operations, but may result in additional disclosure.

In December 2011, the provisions of ASC Topic 210, “Balance Sheet,” were amended to require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of these arrangements on its financial position.  The guidance requires entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement.  These provisions are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2013 did not affect our financial position or results of operations, but may result in additional disclosures.

Market Risk

Our revenues and cost of revenues are affected by fluctuations in the value of energy related products.  We attempt to mitigate much of the risk associated with the volatility of relevant commodity prices by using our knowledge of the market to obtain feedstock at attractive costs, by efficiently managing the logistics associated with our products, by turning our inventory over quickly, and by selling our products into markets where we believe we can achieve the greatest value.  We believe that the current downward trend in natural gas prices coupled with increasing crude oil prices provides an attractive margin opportunity for our TCEP.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Based on our evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a reasonable assurance level and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We regularly review our system of internal control over financial reporting to ensure we maintain an effective internal control environment. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of our business.

On July 28, 2011, Buffalo Marine Service, Inc. (“Buffalo”) filed a complaint against Trafigura AG d/b/a Trafigura AG Inc. (“Trafigura”), KMTEX, Ltd. (“KMTEX”) and the Company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Civil Action No. 4:11-cv-02544).

The complaint alleged that certain maritime liquid cargo transported by Buffalo (as an operator of barges) contaminated Buffalo’s barges, which, in turn, caused damage to other vessels who later received other cargo from the same Buffalo barges.  The cargo was initially located at KMTEX’s facility, sold by the Company to Trafigura, and then transported by Buffalo.  The causes of actions set forth in the complaint included Breach of Contract against Trafigura, Breach of Warranty and Negligence against Trafigura, KMTEX and the Company.

In June 2013, the parties to the suit entered into a Mutual Full and Final Release, Settlement and Indemnity Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), which resulted in the settlement of the lawsuit.  The terms of the Settlement Agreement are confidential, but the Company has determined that the terms of the Settlement Agreement will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, or operating results. The Settlement Agreement was entered into to avoid further litigation risks and expenses, and provided for, among other things, a complete and final settlement of all claims between the parties.

We are not currently involved in legal proceedingsthat could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations other than as described above. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Commission on March 21, 2013, other than as set forth below, and investors are encouraged to review such risk factors below and in the Form 10-K, prior to making an investment in the Company.

Our Common Stock may be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market if we cannot satisfy Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements.

Among the conditions required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, Nasdaq requires us to maintain at least $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity or $500,000 in net income over the prior two years or two of the prior three years and to have a majority of independent directors. There can be no assurance that our stockholders’ equity will remain above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million minimum, that we will generate over $500,000 of yearly net income moving forward, or that we will be able to maintain independent directors. If we fail to timely comply with the applicable requirements, our stock may be delisted. In addition, even if we demonstrate compliance with the requirements above, we will have to continue to meet other objective and subjective listing requirements to continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could make trading our common stock more difficult for investors, potentially leading to declines in our share price and liquidity. Without a Nasdaq Capital Market listing, stockholders may have a difficult time getting a quote for the sale or purchase of our stock, the sale or purchase of our stock would likely be made more difficult and the trading volume and liquidity of our stock could decline. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could also result in negative publicity and could also make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. The absence of such a listing may adversely affect the acceptance of our common stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would also incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our common stock and the ability of our stockholders to sell our common stock in the secondary market. If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our stock or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock. We cannot assure you that our common stock, if delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, will be listed on another national securities exchange or quoted on an over-the counter quotation system.

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If we are delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, your ability to sell your shares of our common stock would also be limited by the penny stock restrictions, which could further limit the marketability of your shares.

If our common stock is delisted, it would come within the definition of “penny stock” as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and would be covered by Rule 15g-9 of the Exchange Act. That Rule imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, Rule 15g-9, if it were to become applicable, would affect the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell our securities, and accordingly would affect the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the public market. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

Due to the fact that our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we are subject to financial and other reporting and corporate governance requirements which increase our cost and expenses.

We are currently required to file annual and quarterly information and other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are specified in Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Additionally, due to the fact that our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we are also subject to the requirements to maintain independent directors, comply with other corporate governance requirements and are required to pay annual listing and stock issuance fees. These obligations require a commitment of additional resources including, but not limited, to additional expenses, and may result in the diversion of our senior management’s time and attention from our day-to-day operations. These obligations increase our expenses and may make it more complicated or time consuming for us to undertake certain corporate actions due to the fact that we may require Nasdaq approval for such transactions and/or Nasdaq rules may require us to obtain shareholder approval for such transactions.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, a total of 167,671 shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 167,671 shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis.  Additionally, warrants to purchase 625,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for a net of 303,763 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of certain of such warrants and the payment, in shares of common stock ($993,750) and cash ($37,500), of an aggregate exercise price of $1,031,250 in connection with such exercise) and 303,763 shares of common stock were issued to the warrant holders in connection with such exercises; and options to purchase 290,000 shares of common stock were exercised for a net of 233,753 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of such options and the payment, in shares of common stock, of an aggregate exercise price of $175,500 in connection with such exercises) and 233,753 shares of common stock were issued to the option holders in connection with such exercises.

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, options to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for cash proceeds of $12,750 and 15,000 shares of common stock were issued to the option holders in connection with such exercises.

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We claim an exemption from registration afforded by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), for the above conversions and cashless exercises (provided that certain of the securities issued in cashless exercises of the warrants and options described above were registered on Form S-8 and did not constitute unregistered securities), as the securities were exchanged by the Company with its existing security holders exclusively in transactions where no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange and Section 4(2) of the Act for the cash exercises (provided that certain of the securities issued upon cash exercises as described above were registered on Form S-8 and did not constitute unregistered securities), since the issuances did not involve a public offering, the recipients took the securities for investment and not resale and we took appropriate measures to restrict transfer.

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.   Other Information.

None.

Item 6.   Exhibits

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference. 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
Date: August 14, 2013	By: /s/ Benjamin P. Cowart
	Benjamin P. Cowart
	Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 14, 2013	By: /s/ Chris Carlson
	Chris Carlson
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

			Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit	Filed or Furnished Herewith	Form	Exhibit	Filing Date/Period End Date	File No.
2.1	Unit Purchase Agreement by and among Vertex Energy, Inc., Vertex Acquisition Sub, LLC, Vertex Holdings, L.P. and B & S Cowart Family L.P. dated as of August 14, 2012		8-K	2.1	8/15/12	000-53619
2.2	First Amendment to Unit Purchase Agreement by and among Vertex Energy, Inc., Vertex Acquisition Sub, LLC, Vertex Holdings, L.P. and B & S Cowart Family L.P. dated as of September 11, 2012		8-K	2.2	9/12/12	000-53619
3.1	Articles of Incorporation (and amendments thereto) of Vertex Energy, Inc.		8-K/A	3.1	6/26/09	000-53619
3.2	Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of Rights, Preferences and Privileges of Vertex Energy, Inc.'s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.		8-K	3.1	7/16/10	000-53619
3.3	Bylaws of Vertex Energy, Inc.		8-K/A	3.4	6/26/09	000-53619
10.1(+)	Tolling (Processing) Agreement with KMTEX effective July 1, 2009		10-K	10.14	12/31/04	000-53619

10.2	Credit Agreement between Vertex Energy, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	8-K	10.1	9/12/12	000-53619
10.3	$10,000,000 Revolving Note by Vertex Energy, Inc. in favor of Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	8-K	10.2	9/12/12	000-53619
10.4	$8,500,000 Term Note by Vertex Energy, Inc. in favor of Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	8-K	10.3	9/12/12	000-53619
10.5	Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	8-K	10.4	9/12/12	000-53619
10.6	Corporate Guaranty in favor of Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	8-K	10.5	9/12/12	000-53619

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10.7	First Amendment to Credit Agreement between Vertex Energy, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2012	10-Q	10.18	9/30/12	000-53619
10.8	Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement by Vertex Holdings, L.P., B & S Cowart Family L.P., Benjamin P. Cowart, Chris Carlson and Greg Wallace in favor of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated August 31, 2012***	10-Q	10.19	9/30/12	000-53619

10.9	Waiver and Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (January 2013)		10-K	10.30	12/31/12	001-11476
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*	X
31.2	Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*	X
32.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act**	X
32.2	Certification of Principal Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act**	X
99.1	Glossary of Selected Terms		10-K	99.1	12/31/12	001-11476
101.INS++	XBRL Instance Document	X
101.SCH++	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	X
101.CAL++	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	X
101.DEF++	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	X
101.LAB++	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	X
101.PRE++	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	X

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

***Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

+ Certain portions of these documents as (which portions have been replaced by "X's") have been omitted in connection with a request for Confidential Treatment.   This entire exhibit including the omitted confidential information has been filed separately with the Commission.

++XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Benjamin P. Cowart, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Vertex Energy, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of a Quarterly Report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2013	By:	/s/ Benjamin P. Cowart
		Benjamin P. Cowart Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Chris Carlson, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Vertex Energy, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
	(a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	(b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	(c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	(d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an Quarterly Report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	(a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	(b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2013
	By:	/s/ Chris Carlson
		Chris Carlson
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SS. 1350AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TOSECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Vertex Energy, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, Benjamin P. Cowart, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

August 14, 2013	/s/ Benjamin P. Cowart
	Benjamin P. Cowart
	Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SS. 1350AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TOSECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Vertex Energy, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, Chris Carlson, Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

August 14, 2013	/s/ Chris Carlson
	Chris Carlson
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, options to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for cash proceeds of $12,750 and 15,000 shares of common stock were issued to the option holders in connection with such exercises.

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, the available credit on the Line of Credit is $10,000,000. As of August 13, 2013, the outstanding balance drawn on the line of credit is $7,500,000 leaving an available balance for draw downs of $2,500,000.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 35,111,402	$ 31,293,193	$ 68,366,204	$ 66,121,132
Cost of revenues	32,556,738	30,542,452	62,341,782	62,485,327
Gross profit	2,554,664	750,741	6,024,422	3,635,805
Reduction of contingent liability	(1,850,000)		(1,850,000)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,395,745	919,227	4,653,829	2,113,974
Income (loss) from operations	2,008,919	(168,486)	3,220,593	1,521,831
Other income (expense)
Other income	7,598	633	32,888	633
Other expense			(40,726)
Interest expense	(112,999)		(219,139)	(44)
Total other income (expense)	(105,401)	633	(226,977)	589
Income before income taxes	1,903,518	(167,853)	2,993,616	1,522,420
Income tax benefit	(12,248)	8,828	(18,751)	(107,172)
Net income	$ 1,891,270	$ (159,025)	$ 2,974,865	$ 1,415,248
Earnings per common share
Basic	$ 0.11	$ (0.02)	$ 0.17	$ 0.14
Diluted	$ 0.10	$ (0.02)	$ 0.15	$ 0.10
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share
Basic	17,409,034	10,136,941	17,243,762	9,781,851
Diluted	19,887,288	10,136,941	19,798,989	14,204,958

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Stock Based Compensation

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense was $94,466 and $85,172 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for options previously awarded by the Company.

Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		2,939,167		$	5.70			6.50	$	1,144,024
Options previously expired		196,667			1.02			-		34,152
Options forfeited		(70,000	)		(1.33	)		-		(35,554	)
Options exercised		(290,000	)		(.61	)		-		(101,538	)
Outstanding at June 30, 2013		2,775 ,834		$	6.01			6.05	$	1,041,084
Vested at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977

A summary of the Company’s stock warrant activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		1,163,308		$	12.37			0.40	$	128,889
Warrants exercised		(625,000	)		(1.65	)		-		(93,160	)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired		(524,975	)		(25.38	)		-		(30,029	)
Warrants at June 30, 2013		13,333		$	2.27			2.16	$	5,700
Vested at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900

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CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Customer 1
Revenue, percentage	54.00%	10.00%
Receivables, percentage	40.00%	17.00%
Customer 2
Revenue, percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Receivables, percentage	30.00%	0.00%
Customer 3
Revenue, percentage	6.00%	13.00%
Receivables, percentage	0.00%	17.00%
Customer 4
Revenue, percentage	3.00%	3.00%
Receivables, percentage	12.00%	0.00%
Customer 5
Revenue, percentage	0.00%	44.00%
Receivables, percentage	0.00%	35.00%

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CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Concentrations Significant Customers Commitments And Contingencies Tables

Schedule of Concentrations

At June 30, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the six months then ended, the Company’s revenues and receivables were comprised of the following customer concentrations:

	2013		2012
	% of	% of	% of	% of
	Revenues	Receivables	Revenues	Receivables
Customer 1	54%	40%	10%	17%
Customer 2	10%	30%	10%	0%
Customer 3	6%	0%	13%	17%
Customer 4	3%	12%	3%	0%
Customer 5	0%	0%	44%	35%

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Options
Outstanding, beginning - Shares	2,939,167
Options previously expired - Shares	196,667
Options forfeited - Shares	(70,000)
Options exercised - Shares	(290,000)
Outstanding, ending - Shares	2,775,834
Vested - Shares	2,165,834
Exercisable - Shares	2,165,834
Outstanding, beginning - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.70
Options previously expired - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.02
Options forfeited - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ (1.33)
Options exercised - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ (0.61)
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ (1.33)
Outstanding, ending - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 6.01
Vested - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.16
Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.16
Outstanding, beginning - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	6 years 6 months
Outstanding, ending - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	6 years 0 months 18 days
Exercisable - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	5 years 6 months 7 days
Vested - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	5 years 6 months 7 days
Outstanding, beginning - Grant Date Fair Value	$ 1,144,024
Options previously expired - Grant Date Fair Value	34,152
Options forfeited - Grant Date Fair Value	(35,554)
Options exercised - Grant Date Fair Value	(101,538)
Outstanding, ending - Grant Date Fair Value	1,041,084
Vested - Grant Date Fair Value	633,977
Exercisable - Grant Date Fair Value	$ 633,977

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Stock Based Compensation Details Narrative
Stock based compensation expense	$ 94,466	$ 85,172

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues	$ 35,111,402	$ 31,293,193	$ 68,366,204	$ 66,121,132
Income from operations	2,008,919	(168,486)	3,220,593	1,521,831
Total Assets	52,409,675		52,409,675		49,102,377
Black Oil
Revenues	20,877,198	22,308,780	45,300,254	46,469,015
Income from operations	1,045,077	(403,789)	2,118,396	706,749
Total Assets	44,458,742		44,458,742
Refining & Marketing
Revenues	14,234,204	8,984,413	23,065,950	19,652,117
Income from operations	963,842	235,303	1,102,197	815,082
Total Assets	$ 7,950,933		$ 7,950,933

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COMMON STOCK (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Aug. 13, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Stock Details Narrative
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001		$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000		750,000,000	750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,670,651		16,965,464	17,670,651
Common stock, shares outstanding	17,670,651		16,965,464	17,670,651
Preferred stock converted to common stock, shares	167,671
Warrants exercised, shares	625,000
Warrants exercised, shares net	303,763
Warrants exercised, value	$ 1,031,250
Options to purchase shares, exercised gross	290,000	15,000	290,000
Options to purchase shares, exercised net	233,753
Options to purchase shares, value		$ 12,750	$ 175,500

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NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrative) (USD $)		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 13, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013 Line of Credit	Jun. 30, 2013 Term Loan
Line of credit, balance	$ 7,500,000	$ 8,500,000
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000	10,000,000
Restrictive covenants			The loan contains certain restrictive covenants including a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as defined in the agreement, of at least 1.25 to 1.00, and a Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, as defined in the agreement, not to exceed 2.00 to 1.00. A tangible net worth requirement was included in the credit agreement in error. This requirement was waived and the credit agreement was amended in January 2013.
Note payable			8,500,000
Note payable, monthly principal payments			$ 141,667
Variable rate, decription		LIBOR rate	LIBOR rate
Variable rate, basis spread		2.75%	2.75%

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

NOTE 1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Vertex Energy, Inc. (the “Company,” or “Vertex Energy”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements as filed with the SEC on Form 10-K on March 21, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”).  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year 2012 as reported in Form 10-K, have been omitted.

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CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Concentrations Significant Customers Commitments And Contingencies

CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 3.  CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At June 30, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the six months then ended, the Company’s revenues and receivables were comprised of the following customer concentrations:

	2013		2012
	% of	% of	% of	% of
	Revenues	Receivables	Revenues	Receivables
Customer 1	54%	40%	10%	17%
Customer 2	10%	30%	10%	0%
Customer 3	6%	0%	13%	17%
Customer 4	3%	12%	3%	0%
Customer 5	0%	0%	44%	35%

The Company purchases goods and services from one company that represented 12%  of total purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and  two companies that represented 11% and 11% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

The Company has had various debt facilities available for use, of which there was $13,083,333 and $14,683,333 outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and  December 31, 2012, respectively. See Note 4 for further details.

In February 2013, Bank of America agreed to lease the Company up to $1,025,000 of equipment to enhance the TCEP operation, which went into effect in April 2013.  Under the current terms of the lease agreement, there are 60 monthly payments of approximately $13,328.

The Company’s revenue, profitability and future rate of growth are substantially dependent on prevailing prices for petroleum-based products.  Historically, the energy markets have been very volatile, and there can be no assurance that these prices will not be subject to wide fluctuations in the future.  A substantial or extended decline in such prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and access to capital and on the quantities of petroleum-based products that the Company can economically produce.

The Company, in its normal course of business, is involved in various other claims and legal action.  In the opinion of management, the outcome of these claims and actions will not have a material adverse impact upon the financial position of the Company.

We intend to take advantage of any potential tax benefits related to net operating losses (“NOLs”) acquired as part of the Company's April 2009 merger with World Waste Technologies, Inc. ("World Waste").  As a result of the merger, we acquired approximately $42 million of net operating losses that may be used to offset taxable income generated by the Company in future periods.

It is possible that the Company may be unable to use these NOLs in their entirety.  The extent to which the Company will be able to utilize these carry-forwards in future periods is subject to limitations based on a number of factors, including the number of shares issued within a three-year look-back period, whether the merger is deemed to be a change in control, whether there is deemed to be a continuity of World Waste’s historical business, and the extent of the Company’s subsequent income. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had utilized approximately $8.1 million of these NOLs leaving approximately $33.9 million of potential NOLs of which we expect to utilize approximately $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The Company recorded a change in valuation allowance for the six months ended June 30, 2013 for approximately $370,000.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings per common share

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 6. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the periods presented. The calculation of basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 includes the weighted average of common shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity, such as convertible preferred stock, stock options, warrants or convertible securities.  The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 does not include options to purchase 1,571,662 shares and warrants to purchase 13,499 shares due to their anti-dilutive effect.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income  available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Basic earnings per share	$	0.17	$	0.14
Diluted Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants		1,210,007		1,211,779
Preferred stock		1,345,220		3,211,328
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		19,798,989		14,204,958
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15	$	0.10

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NOTES PAYABLE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Notes Payable [Abstract]

NOTES PAYABLE

NOTE 4. NOTES PAYABLE

In September 2012, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America. Pursuant to the agreement, Bank of America agreed to loan the Company $8,500,000 in the form of a term loan and to provide the Company with an additional $10,000,000 in the form of a revolving line of credit, to be used for feedstock purchases and general corporate purposes. The line of credit bears interest at the option of the Company of either the lender's prime commercial lending rate in effect or the Bank of America LIBOR rate plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the revolving note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the revolving note are due and payable on August 31, 2014.  The balance on the revolving line of credit was $6,000,000 at June 30, 2013.

Amounts borrowed under the term note bear interest at the option of the Company of either the lender's prime commercial lending rate then in effect or the Bank of America LIBOR rate plus 2.75%.  Accrued and unpaid interest on the term note is due and payable monthly in arrears and all amounts outstanding under the term note are due and payable on August 31, 2015.  Additionally, payments of principal in the amount of $141,667 are due and payable on the term note monthly in arrears on the last day of each month and continuing until the maturity date. The balance of the term loan was $7,083,333 at June 30, 2013.

The financing arrangement discussed above is secured by all of the assets of the Company.  The loan contains certain restrictive covenants including a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as defined in the agreement, of at least 1.25 to 1.00, and a Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, as defined in the agreement, not to exceed 2.00 to 1.00. A tangible net worth requirement was included in the credit agreement in error. This requirement was waived and the credit agreement was amended in January 2013. The Company was in compliance with all aspects of the agreement or has obtained waivers at June 30, 2013.

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Warrants
Outstanding, beginning - Shares	1,163,308
Warrants exercised - Shares	(625,000)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - Shares	(524,975)
Outstanding, ending - Shares	13,333
Vested - Shares	7,083
Exercisable - Shares	7,083
Outstanding, beginning - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 12.37
Warrants exercised - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ (1.65)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ (25.38)
Outstanding, ending - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.27
Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.72
Vested - Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.72
Outstanding, beginning - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	0 years 4 months 24 days
Outstanding, ending - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	2 years 1 month 28 days
Vested - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	2 years 0 months 25 days
Exercisable - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	2 years 0 months 25 days
Outstanding, beginning - Grant Date Fair Value	$ 128,889
Warrants exercised - Grant Date Fair Value	(93,160)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - Grant Date Fair Value	(30,029)
Outstanding, ending - Grant Date Fair Value	5,700
Vested - Grant Date Fair Value	2,900
Exercisable - Grant Date Fair Value	$ 2,900

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PREFERRED STOCK (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	5,000,000	50,000,000
Series A Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, shares issued	1,345,220	1,512,891	1,345,220
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,345,220	1,512,891	1,345,220

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	5,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000	750,000,000	750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,670,651	16,965,464	17,670,651
Common stock, shares outstanding	17,670,651	16,965,464	17,670,651
Series A Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, shares issued	1,345,220	1,512,891	1,345,220
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,345,220	1,512,891	1,345,220

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ACQUISITION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Acquisition

ACQUISITION

NOTE 9.  ACQUISITION

On January 1, 2013, the Company purchased two trucks, miscellaneous operating assets and a used oil collection customer base from a used oil collection company in the Houston, Texas area.  The Company paid $123,845 for the business and had consideration of $33,850 due contingent on this customer base producing a specified number of gallons per month for three months. On April 17, 2013, $26,258 was paid for the collected gallons and all obligations in connection with the acquisition were satisfied.  The portion of the acquired company was immediately integrated into the Company's operations.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows operating activities
Net income	$ 2,974,865	$ 1,415,248
Stock based compensation expense	94,466	85,172
Depreciation and amortization	1,069,035	82,019
Deferred federal income tax benefit	11,000	82,000
Reduction of contingent liability	(1,850,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(930,490)	1,657,162
Accounts receivable- related parties		2,259
Inventory	(3,465,205)	(194,799)
Prepaid expenses	(45,451)	(177,819)
Accounts payable	3,669,339	768,469
Accounts payable-related parties		127,302
Deposits		(235,557)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,527,559	3,611,456
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets		(183,558)
Acquisition, net	(67,972)
Refund of asset acquisition	675,558
Purchase of fixed assets	(1,010,485)	(6,330)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(402,899)	(189,888)
Cash flows from financing activities
Line of credit proceeds, net	(750,000)
Payments on note payable	(922,873)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants	37,501	80,687
Net cash provided by financing activities	(1,635,372)	80,687
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(510,712)	3,502,255
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	807,940	675,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	297,228	4,177,443
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest during the period	199,737	44
Cash paid for income taxes during the period	21,249	17,172
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into common shares	$ 168	$ 1,216

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 297,228	$ 807,940
Accounts receivable, net	8,091,270	7,160,780
Inventory	9,335,326	5,870,121
Prepaid expenses	537,918	492,467
Total current assets	18,261,742	14,331,308
Noncurrent assets
Fixed assets, net	11,527,210	11,617,368
Intangible assets	15,358,746	15,934,724
Goodwill	3,515,977	3,515,977
Deferred federal income taxes	3,746,000	3,703,000
Total noncurrent assets	34,147,933	34,771,069
TOTAL ASSETS	52,409,675	49,102,377
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12,538,573	8,869,234
Current portion of long-term debt	1,714,442	1,749,329
Total current liabilities	14,253,015	10,618,563
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt	5,393,471	6,281,457
Contingent consideration	2,861,000	4,711,000
Line of credit	6,000,000	6,750,000
Deferred federal income tax	395,000	341,000
Total liabilities	28,902,486	28,702,020
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share: 50,000,000 shares authorized Series A Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 authorized and 1,345,220 and 1,512,891 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	1,345	1,513
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 17,670,651 and 16,965,464 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	17,671	16,965
Additional paid-in capital	10,850,774	10,719,345
Retained earnings	12,637,399	9,662,534
Total stockholders' equity	23,507,189	20,400,357
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 52,409,675	$ 49,102,377

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details Narrative)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Loss Per Share Details Narrative
Options to purchase	1,571,662
Warrants to purchase	13,499

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CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Supplier 1	Jun. 30, 2012 Supplier 1	Jun. 30, 2012 Supplier 2
Percentage of purchases of goods and services			12.00%	11.00%	11.00%
Debt facilities outstanding	$ 13,083,333	$ 13,083,333
Equipment leased to the company	1,025,000
Monthly lease payments for equipment leased to the company	13,328
Number of payments	60
Net operating losses acquired as a result of a merger		42,000,000
NOL utilized		8,100,000
NOL remaining balance		33,900,000
NOL expected to be utilized	1,090,000
Change in valuation allowance	$ 370,000

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CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements
Contingent consideration	$ 2,233,000
Contingent consideration, reduced amount	$ 1,850,000

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Aug. 13, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events Details Narrative
Line of credit, available	$ 10,000,000
Line of credit, balance	7,500,000
Line of credit, remaining capacity	2,500,000
Options to purchase shares, exercised gross	15,000	290,000	290,000
Options to purchase shares, value	$ 12,750		$ 175,500

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PREFERRED STOCK

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Preferred Stock

PREFERRED STOCK

NOTE 8.  PREFERRED STOCK

The total number of authorized shares of the Company’s preferred stock is 50,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share. The total number of designated shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock is 5,000,000 (“Series A Preferred”).  The total number of designated shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock is 2,000,000. As of June 30, 2013, there were 1,345,220 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and no Series B Preferred shares issued and outstanding.

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Numerator:
Net income available to common shareholdersic			$ 2,974,865	$ 1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	17,409,034	10,136,941	17,243,762	9,781,851
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.11	$ (0.02)	$ 0.17	$ 0.14
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants			1,210,007	1,211,779
Preferred stock			1,345,220	3,211,328
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	19,887,288	10,136,941	19,798,989	14,204,958
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.10	$ (0.02)	$ 0.15	$ 0.10

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CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Notes to Financial Statements

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

NOTE 11. CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

As part of the consideration paid related to the Acquisition of Vertex Holdings, L.P., if certain earnings targets are met the Company has to pay the seller approximately $2,233,000 annually in each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. As of June 30, 2013, it has been determined that the 2013 earnings target will not be met and the contingent consideration has been reduced by $1,850,000, which represents the discounted cash flow for year one.

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COMMON STOCK

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Common Stock

COMMON STOCK

NOTE 7. COMMON STOCK

The total number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock is 750,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share. As of June 30, 2013, there were 17,670,651 common shares issued and outstanding.

Each share of the Company's common stock is entitled to equal dividends and distributions per share with respect to the common stock when, as and if declared by the Company's board of directors.  No holder of any shares of the Company's common stock has a preemptive right to subscribe for any of the Company's securities, nor are any shares of the Company's common stock subject to redemption or convertible into other securities.  Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and after payment of creditors and preferred shareholders of the Company, if any, the assets of the Company will be divided pro rata on a share-for-share basis among the holders of the Company's common stock.  Each share of the Company's common stock is entitled to one vote.  Shares of the Company's common stock do not possess any cumulative voting rights.

During the six months ending June 30, 2013 there were 167,671 shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock converted into 167,671 shares of  the Company's common stock; warrants to purchase 625,000 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for a net of 303,763 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of such warrants and the payment, in shares of common stock ($993,750) and cash ($37,500),  of an aggregate exercise price of $1,031,250 in connection with such exercises) and 303,763 shares of common stock were issued to the warrant holders in connection with such exercises; and options to purchase 290,000 shares of common stock were exercised for a net of 233,753 shares of common stock (when adjusting for a cashless exercise of such options and the payment, in shares of common stock, of an aggregate exercise price of $175,500 in connection with such exercises) and 233,753 shares of common stock were issued to the option holder in connection with such exercises.

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RELATED PARTIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Related Parties

RELATED PARTIES

NOTE 2.  RELATED PARTIES

Prior to the Company’s September 11, 2012 (effective August 31, 2012) acquisition of a special purpose entity which owned substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Vertex Holdings, L.P., formerly Vertex Energy, L.P. (also defined herein as the “Partnership” or “Vertex LP”relating to the business of transporting, storing, processing and re-refining petroleum products, crudes and used lubricants and certain real-estate properties owned by a related party associated with such operations (the “Acquisition” as discussed in greater detail in the Form 10-K),  the Company had numerous transactions with the Partnership, including the lease of the Partnership’s storage facility, subletting of office space, transportation of feedstock to re-refiners and the Company’s storage facility, and delivery from the Company’s re-refinery to end customers. The pricing under these contracts was with certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Partnership and was priced at market, and reviewed periodically from time to time by the Board of Director’s Related Party Transaction committee.  The Related Party Transaction committee includes at least two independent directors and will review and pre-approve any and all related party transactions.

The consolidated financial statements include inventory purchases from related parties of $0 and $7,381,179 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company also incurred process costs of $0 and $3,858,699 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The costs arose from the Thermal Chemical Extraction Process (“TCEP”) operating agreement with CMT(which entity was acquired as part of the Acquisition), whereby we paid up to $0.40 per gallon of processing costs.

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ACQUISITION (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Acquisition Details Narrative
Acquisition, cash paid	$ 123,845
Total amount of contingent consideration	$ 33,850

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Stock Based Compensation Tables

Schedule of Stock option activity

Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		2,939,167		$	5.70			6.50	$	1,144,024
Options previously expired		196,667			1.02			-		34,152
Options forfeited		(70,000	)		(1.33	)		-		(35,554	)
Options exercised		(290,000	)		(.61	)		-		(101,538	)
Outstanding at June 30, 2013		2,775 ,834		$	6.01			6.05	$	1,041,084
Vested at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		2,165,834		$	7.16			5.52	$	633,977

Schedule of Stock warrant activity

A summary of the Company’s stock warrant activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		1,163,308		$	12.37			0.40	$	128,889
Warrants exercised		(625,000	)		(1.65	)		-		(93,160	)
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired		(524,975	)		(25.38	)		-		(30,029	)
Warrants at June 30, 2013		13,333		$	2.27			2.16	$	5,700
Vested at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900
Exercisable at June 30, 2013		7,083		$	2.72			2.07	$	2,900

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SEGMENT REPORTING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

NOTE 10.  SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s reportable segments include the Black Oil and Refining & Marketing divisions.  Segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	45,300,254	$	23,065,950	$	68,366,204
Net income from operations	$	2,118,396	$	1,102,197	$	3,220,593
Total Assets	$	44,458,742	$	7,950,933	$	52,409,675
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	46,469,015	$	19,652,117	$	66,121,132
Net income from operations	$	706,749	$	815,082	$	1,521,831

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	20,877,198	$	14,234,204	$	35,111,402
Net income from operations	$	1,045,077	$	963,842	$	2,008,919

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
				Refining &
	Black Oil			Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	22,308,780		$	8,984,413	$	31,293,193
Net income (loss) from operations	$	(403,789	)	$	235,303	$	(168,486	)

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RELATED PARTIES (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Parties Details Narrative
Inventory purchases from related parties	$ 0	$ 7,381,179
Process costs incurred	$ 0	$ 3,858,699
Processing cost per gallon			0.40

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings Loss Per Share Tables

Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income  available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Basic earnings per share	$	0.17	$	0.14
Diluted Earnings per Share
Numerator:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	2,974,865	$	1,415,248
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,243,762		9,781,851
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants		1,210,007		1,211,779
Preferred stock		1,345,220		3,211,328
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		19,798,989		14,204,958
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15	$	0.10

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Vertex Energy Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000890447
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	No
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	No
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,685,651
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting Tables

Schedule of the Company's reportable segment information

The Company’s reportable segments include the Black Oil and Refining & Marketing divisions.  Segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	45,300,254	$	23,065,950	$	68,366,204
Net income from operations	$	2,118,396	$	1,102,197	$	3,220,593
Total Assets	$	44,458,742	$	7,950,933	$	52,409,675
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	46,469,015	$	19,652,117	$	66,121,132
Net income from operations	$	706,749	$	815,082	$	1,521,831

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
			Refining &
	Black Oil		Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	20,877,198	$	14,234,204	$	35,111,402
Net income from operations	$	1,045,077	$	963,842	$	2,008,919

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
				Refining &
	Black Oil			Marketing		Total
Revenues	$	22,308,780		$	8,984,413	$	31,293,193
Net income (loss) from operations	$	(403,789	)	$	235,303	$	(168,486	)