The refinery, now owned by Valero Energy Corporation, was later purchased, reopened, then shut down again; in December 2010, Valero announced that the refinery was reopening. , only a few houses of the former Lago Colony remain. Those that remain have been handed over to the Aruban Government or sold to individuals.
The refinery, now controlled by Valero Energy Corporation, underwent changes in ownership and operation; it was reopened in December 2010 after being closed previously. Today, only a few houses from the former Lago Colony still exist. Those remaining have been transferred to the Aruban Government or sold privately.