About Us

Company
History

Founded in 1987 by the Bell family, CO-Energy, Inc., is a fuel and lubricant products and services provider built on strong family values, sheer determination, and individuals with solid work ethics. Since opening our first card lock in Connell, Wash., in 1988, we’ve never looked back.

Over the years, CO-Energy has continued to expand to meet the needs of a growing customer base. We now operate more than 25 Pacific Pride and CFN sites, as well as ten offices and warehouses throughout Eastern Washington, northern Oregon and Idaho. CO-Energy owns and operates Bronco Farm Supply store in Ritzville, Washington.

Our reach may have grown over the years, but our focus has remained the same: teamwork, customer service, quality products, competitive pricing, and supporting the communities we serve.

Meet Our Team

35 Years
of Service

As a Phillips 66® TOP TIER™ marketer, our dedication to quality and excellence is unparalleled. Our experienced salesforce is trained on cutting-edge technologies, meaning you can expect up-to-date answers to your questions. Combined with an extensive inventory complemented by a wide range of brands, CO-Energy has what it takes to keep you moving.

1987

Marv and Judy Bell purchase bulk fuel business in Connell, WA and change name to Connell Oil Inc. Brad Bell Joins the team driving truck and learning the fuel business.

1988

Connell Oil Inc purchases first Cardlock in Connell WA.

1989

Connell Oil Inc purchases Land in Pasco WA for future "A" Street Cardlock and location of "Pasco Bulk Plant".

1998

Pasco Corporate office moves from "A" Street location to current location at 1015 N Oregon Ave in Pasco.

2000

Richland, Othello and Prosser Airport locations purchased.

2001

Marv and Judy Retire from Connell Oil Inc to run family farm. Brad Bell takes over as CEO.

2002

Six new cardlock locations acquired on the last day of the year.

2006

Lind, Washtucna, and Ritzville Cardlock's purchased along with Ritzville Bulk Plant. Prosser Pacific Pride Cardlock remodeled.

2007

Connell Oil Inc purchases Williamson Fuel in Davenport WA adding two cardlocks and a warehouse. Davenport and Benge Pacific Pride Cardlocks come online.

2008

Connell Oil Inc purchases Freeth Fuel in Yakima WA and Underwood Oil in Sunnyside WA. Connell Oil Inc now has 5 Bulk Plants.

2010

Connell Oil Inc purchases Petroleum Distribution in Spokane WA.

2012

Connell Oil Inc builds Cottonwood and Commercial Ave Pacific Pride locations in Kennewick and Pasco WA. Connell Oil Inc rebrands as CO-ENERGY.

2013

Ritzville Bulk Plant re-branded to Bronco Farm Supply.

2014

CO-ENERGY purchases Apple Valley Fuel in Yakima WA and Romine Fuel in Oroville WA. Connell Oil Inc now has 7 Bulk Plants.

2015

Pasco Corporate office remodeled and Spirit pumps at Oregon Ave Cardlock rebranded to Pacific Pride.

2016

Yakima Bulk Plant is remodeled and gets new tanks.

2018

Richland Cardlock Remodeled. CO-ENERGY purchases Baird Oil in Boise ID adding a Bulk Plant and three CFN Cardlock locations.

2019

CO-ENERGY purchases Priest River Oil in Priest River Id adding a Bulk Plant and Pacific Pride Cardlock. Oroville Bulk Plant gets new Tanks.

2020

CO-ENERGY purchases MacCo Distributing in Milton-Freewater OR adding a Bulk Plant and CFN Cardlock.

2021

Land purchased for future Moses Lake Bulk Plant. New Basin City Pacific Pride Cardlock construction started.

2022

Construction started on New Moses Lake Bulk Plant. New Basin City Pacific Pride opened and existing Basin City Cardlock converted to CFN and Spirit Station.