Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO ) reported a solid earnings beat, reporting earnings of $0.64/share against expectations of just $0.06/share. While earnings fell from $1.14/share in the previous quarter, the earnings beat highlights the company’s industry-leading cost structure. I believe VLO willI am a Licensed Professional Engineer who works in the Nuclear Power industry. I use my professional working knowledge of the power/energy industries to aid in evaluating potential equities worthy of long-term investment. ...