** Shares of U.S.-based refiner Vertex Energy VTNR.O up
8.9% at $4.59
** Co sees Q3 throughput volumes at Alabama Refinery to be
about 80,000 barrels per day (bpd), above its prior outlook of
74,000 bpd-77,000 bpd
** Sees finished fuel products to account for 65%-67% of
total production volumes for Q3, ahead of forecast range of
59%-63%
** Adds, operating expenses & capital expenditures for Q3 to
be in line with prior expectations
** Including session gains, VTNR shares down 24.8% YTD
(Reporting by Saikeerthi in Bengaluru)
((Saikeerthi@thomsonreuters.com;))