Trecora Resources (TREC) 10-Q 4 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TRECORA RESOURCES
Entity Central Index Key	7,039
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,506,846
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (un

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7,587	$ 18,623
Trade receivables, net	19,829	19,474
Inventories	18,376	15,804
Prepaid expenses and other assets	3,939	2,392
Taxes receivable	3,578	7,672
Deferred income taxes	1,703	2,116
Total current assets	55,012	66,081
Plant, pipeline and equipment, net	129,738	96,907
Goodwill	21,798	21,798
Other intangible assets, net	23,134	24,549
Investment in AMAK	52,776	47,697
Mineral properties in the United States	588	588
Other assets	109	171
TOTAL ASSETS	283,155	257,791
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	9,229	8,090
Current portion of derivative instruments	80	118
Accrued liabilities	4,228	4,062
Current portion of post-retirement benefit	480	294
Current portion of long-term debt	8,061	8,061
Current portion of other liabilities	771	2,050
Total current liabilities	22,849	22,675
Long-term debt, net of current portion	70,123	73,169
Post-retirement benefit, net of current portion	649	649
Derivative instruments, net of current portion	8	59
Other liabilities, net of current portion	2,383	2,351
Deferred income taxes	22,817	16,503
Total liabilities	118,829	115,406
EQUITY
Common stock-authorized 40 million shares of $.10 par value; issued and outstanding 24.2 million and 24.1 million shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively	2,451	2,416
Additional paid-in capital	52,804	50,662
Common stock in treasury, at cost 0.3 million shares	(284)	0
Retained earnings	109,066	89,018
Total Trecora Resources Stockholders' Equity	164,037	142,096
Noncontrolling Interest	289	289
Total equity	164,326	142,385
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 283,155	$ 257,791

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (u3

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
EQUITY
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	40	40
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	24.2	24.1
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	24.2	24.1
Treasury stock (in shares)	0.3	0.3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
REVENUES
Petrochemical and Product Sales	$ 52,115	$ 63,190	$ 143,662	$ 170,396
Processing Fees	5,027	3,748	14,534	11,035
Total Revenues	57,142	66,938	158,196	181,431
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of Sales and Processing (including depreciation and amortization of $2,373, $2,118, $6,620, and $6,083, respectively)	48,237	50,903	125,946	135,679
GROSS PROFIT	8,905	16,035	32,250	45,752
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and Administrative	4,585	4,778	15,525	14,886
Depreciation	192	194	556	579
Total General and Administrative Expenses	4,777	4,972	16,081	15,465
OPERATING INCOME	4,128	11,063	16,169	30,287
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest Expense	(568)	(535)	(1,803)	(1,718)
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition	0	0	11,549	0
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK	(2,089)	(2,054)	5,079	(2,364)
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)	(72)	7	38	6
Total other income (expense)	(2,729)	(2,582)	14,863	(4,076)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	1,399	8,481	31,032	26,211
INCOME TAXES	659	3,163	10,984	8,735
NET INCOME	740	5,318	20,048	17,476
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES	$ 740	$ 5,318	$ 20,048	$ 17,476
Basic Earnings per Common Share
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.22	$ 0.82	$ 0.72
Basic Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding (in shares)	24,507	24,369	24,498	24,344
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.21	$ 0.80	$ 0.69
Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding (in shares)	25,205	25,228	25,158	25,176

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INC5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization included in the cost of sales and processing	$ 2,373	$ 2,118	$ 6,620	$ 6,083

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCK

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2016 - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	COMMON STOCK [Member]	ADDITIONAL PAID-IN EARNINGS [Member]	TREASURY STOCK [Member]	RETAINED EARNINGS [Member]	TOTAL [Member]	NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 2,416	$ 50,662	$ 0	$ 89,018	$ 142,096	$ 289	$ 142,385
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	24,158						24,100
Stock options
Issued to Directors	$ 0	143	0	0	143	0	$ 143
Issued to Employees	0	926	0	0	926	0	926
Issued to Former Director	0	48	0	0	48	0	48
Restricted Common Stock
Issued to Directors	0	137	0	0	137	0	137
Issued to Employees	0	568	0	0	568	0	568
Common Stock
Issued to Directors	$ 2	58	0	0	60	0	60
Issued to Directors (in shares)	13
Issued to Employees	$ 3	(8)	16	0	11	0	11
Issued to Employees (in shares)	51
Treasury stock transferred from TOCCO to TREC	$ 30	270	(300)	0	0	0	0
Net Income	0	0	0	20,048	20,048	0	20,048
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 2,451	$ 52,804	$ (284)	$ 109,066	$ 164,037	$ 289	$ 164,326
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2016	24,222						24,200

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$ 20,048	$ 17,476
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income of Trecora Resources To Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation	5,761	5,231
Amortization of Intangible Assets	1,415	1,217
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments	(89)	(332)
Share-based Compensation	1,882	1,794
Deferred Income Taxes	6,728	(231)
Postretirement Obligation	186	6
Bargain purchase gain	(11,549)	0
Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK	(5,079)	2,364
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
(Increase) Decrease in Trade Receivables	(355)	5,441
Decrease in Taxes Receivable	4,094	434
(Increase) Decrease in Inventories	(2,573)	302
(Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	(1,281)	112
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	1,304	(342)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities	(418)	1,690
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	20,074	35,162
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to Plant, Pipeline and Equipment	(25,860)	(23,540)
Cash paid for acquisition of BASF facility	(2,011)	0
Acquisition Goodwill Adjustment	0	(47)
Cash Used in Investing Activities	(27,871)	(23,587)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of Common Stock	11	46
Addition to Long-Term Debt	3,000	0
Repayment of Long-Term Debt	(6,250)	(5,250)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(3,239)	(5,204)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(11,036)	6,371
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	18,623	8,506
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	7,587	14,877
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest	1,804	1,147
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds	277	6,902
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
Capital expansion amortized to depreciation expense	829	599
Estimated Earnout Liability (Note 6)	$ 733	$ 0

GENERAL

GENERAL	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
GENERAL [Abstract]
GENERAL	1. GENERAL Organization Trecora Resources (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Delaware in 1967. Our principal business activities are the manufacturing of various specialty hydrocarbons and synthetic waxes and the provision of custom processing services. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” are intended to mean Trecora Resources and its subsidiaries. This document includes the following abbreviations: (1) TREC – Trecora Resources (2) TOCCO – Texas Oil & Chemical Co. II, Inc. – Wholly owned subsidiary of TREC and parent of SHR and TC (3) SHR – South Hampton Resources, Inc. – Petrochemical segment and parent of GSPL (4) GSPL – Gulf State Pipe Line Co, Inc. – Pipeline support for the petrochemical segment (5) TC – Trecora Chemical, Inc. – Specialty wax segment (6) AMAK – Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company – Mining equity investment – 33% ownership (7) PEVM – Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. – Inactive mine - 55% ownership Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these unaudited financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The unaudited condensed financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual condensed financial statements and in management’s opinion reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. We have made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in this document. The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates. In the opinion of management, the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ending December 31, 2016. We currently operate in two segments, specialty petrochemical products and specialty synthetic waxes. All revenue originates from United States’ sources, and all long-lived assets owned are located in the United States. In addition the Company owns a 33% interest in AMAK, a Saudi Arabian closed joint stock company which owns, operates and is developing mining assets in Saudi Arabia. We account for our investment under the equity method of accounting. See Note 16. Certain reclassifications have been made to the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, in order to conform with the presentation of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, as previously reported. In addition, certain reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the year ended December 31, 2015, related to our adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 as noted below in Note 2.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In May 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers In April 2015 the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting. In November 2015 the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes In February 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), In March 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting

TRADE RECEIVABLES

TRADE RECEIVABLES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
TRADE RECEIVABLES [Abstract]
TRADE RECEIVABLES	3. TRADE RECEIVABLES Trade receivables, net, consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Trade receivables $ 20,129 $ 19,684 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (300 ) (210 ) Trade receivables, net $ 19,829 $ 19,474 Trade receivables serves as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement. See Note 9.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	4. INVENTORIES Inventories include the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Raw material $ 2,074 $ 2,905 Work in process 72 56 Finished products 16,230 12,843 Total inventory $ 18,376 $ 15,804 The difference between the calculated value of inventory under the FIFO and LIFO bases generates either a recorded LIFO reserve (i.e., where FIFO value exceeds the LIFO value) or an unrecorded negative LIFO reserve (i.e., where LIFO value exceeds the FIFO value). In the latter case, in order to ensure that inventory is reported at the lower of cost or market and in accordance with ASC 330-10, we do not increase the stated value of our inventory to the LIFO value. At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, LIFO value of petrochemical inventory exceeded FIFO; therefore, in accordance with the above policy, no LIFO reserve was recorded. Inventory serves as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement. See Note 9. Inventory included petrochemical products in transit valued at approximately $2.8 million and $2.7 million at September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, respectively.

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT	5. PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT Plant, pipeline and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Platinum catalyst $ 1,612 $ 1,612 Land 5,376 4,577 Plant, pipeline and equipment 153,529 128,302 Construction in progress 22,207 8,980 Total plant, pipeline and equipment 182,724 143,471 Less accumulated depreciation (52,986 ) (46,564 ) Net plant, pipeline and equipment $ 129,738 $ 96,907 Plant, pipeline, and equipment serve as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement. See Note 9. Interest capitalized for construction was approximately $52,000 and $124,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and $27,000 and $122,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Construction in progress during the first nine months of 2016 included equipment purchased for the hydrogenation expansion at the TC facility, the new reformer unit, and a new cooling tower for D train, both at SHR. In May 2016 we purchased the recently shuttered BASF facility adjacent to our TC facility. See Note 6 for additional information. Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst which is included in cost of sales was approximately $25,000 and $21,000 for the three months and approximately $72,000 and $63,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively.

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY [Abstract]
ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY	6. ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY On May 2, 2016, we purchased the idle BASF facility adjacent to our TC facility in exchange for $2.0 million in cash, transaction costs of approximately $11,000 plus an earnout provision calculated through calendar year 2020 based upon revenue generated by the facility but limited to $1.8 million. The cash payment was funded by working capital. The purchased facility includes production equipment similar to TC’s plus equipment that broadens TC's capabilities and potential markets. The 6.5-acre site also includes substantial storage capacity, several rail and truck loading sites and utility tie-ins to TC. We refer to the facility as “B Plant”. We have accounted for the purchase in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805 “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). In accordance with ASC 805, we used our best estimates and assumptions to assign fair value to the tangible assets and liabilities acquired at the acquisition date. These estimates are provisional and may be adjusted in future filings. The assets and liabilities acquired have been included in our consolidated balance sheets and our consolidated statements of income since the date of acquisition. We recorded an $11.5 million bargain purchase gain on the transaction as calculated in the table below (in thousands). Cash paid $ 2,011 Estimated earnout liability 733 Purchase Price $ 2,744 Fixed assets at FMV Land 980 Site improvements 30 Buildings 1,350 Production equipment 11,933 14,293 Bargain purchase gain $ 11,549 The business acquired has been idle for the periods presented thus proforma financial presentation would be identical to our consolidated results. We began operating the new facility in June 2016.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS,

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and intangible assets were recorded in relation to the acquisition of TC on October 1, 2014. Intangible Assets The following tables summarize the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets by major class (in thousands): September 30, 2016 Intangible assets subject to amortization (Definite-lived) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Customer relationships $ 16,852 $ (2,247 ) $ 14,605 Non-compete agreements 94 (38 ) 56 Licenses and permits 1,471 (258 ) 1,213 Developed technology 6,131 (1,226 ) 4,905 24,548 (3,769 ) 20,779 Intangible assets not subject to amortization (Indefinite-lived) Emissions Allowance 197 - 197 Trade name 2,158 - 2,158 Total $ 26,903 $ (3,769 ) $ 23,134 December 31, 2015 Intangible assets subject to amortization (Definite-lived) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Customer relationships $ 16,852 $ (1,404 ) $ 15,448 Non-compete agreements 94 (24 ) 70 Licenses and permits 1,471 (160 ) 1,311 Developed technology 6,131 (766 ) 5,365 24,548 (2,354 ) 22,194 Intangible assets not subject to amortization (Indefinite-lived) Emissions Allowance 197 - 197 Trade name 2,158 - 2,158 Total $ 26,903 $ (2,354 ) $ 24,549 Amortization expense for intangible assets included in cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, was approximately $471,000 and $471,000, respectively and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, was approximately $1,415,000 and $1,413,000, respectively. Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of September 30, 2016, we expect future amortization expenses for each period to be as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter Customer relationships $ 281 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 9,832 Non-compete agreements 6 19 19 12 - - Licenses and permits 26 106 106 106 106 763 Developed technology 153 613 613 613 613 2,300 Total future amortization expense $ 466 $ 1,861 $ 1,861 $ 1,854 $ 1,842 $ 12,895

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATT

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES	8. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES The following table (in thousands, except per share amounts) sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Trecora Resources for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Per Share Per Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 740 24,507 $ 0.03 $ 5,318 24,369 $ 0.22 Unvested restricted stock grant 304 148 Dilutive stock options outstanding 394 711 Diluted Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 740 25,205 $ 0.03 $ 5,318 25,228 $ 0.21 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Per Share Per Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 20,048 24,498 $ 0.82 $ 17,476 24,344 $ 0.72 Unvested restricted stock grant 297 138 Dilutive stock options outstanding 363 694 Diluted Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 20,048 25,158 $ 0.80 $ 17,476 25,176 $ 0.69 At September 30, 2016, and 2015, 1,348,437 and 1,497,771 potential common stock shares, respectively were issuable upon the exercise of options and warrants. The earnings per share calculations for the periods ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, include 284,011 and 300,000 shares of the Company, respectively that are held in the treasury. In June 2016 these 300,000 shares previously owned by TOCCO were transferred up to the Company at cost to be held in treasury for future issuances.

LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT

LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT	9. LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT On October 1, 2014, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“ARC”) with the lenders which from time to time are parties to the ARC and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as Lead Arranger. Under the ARC, we may borrow, repay and re-borrow revolving loans from time to time during the period ending September 30, 2019, up to but not exceeding $40.0 million. All outstanding loans under the revolving loans must be repaid on October 1, 2019. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, there was a long-term amount of $4.0 million and $1.0 million outstanding, respectively. The interest rate on the loan varies according to several options. Interest on the loan is paid monthly and a commitment fee of 0.37% is due quarterly on the unused portion of the loan. At September 30, 2016, approximately $36.0 million was available to be drawn; however, in order to maintain compliance with our covenants, we may only draw approximately $35.0 million. Under the ARC, we also borrowed $70.0 million in a single advance term loan (the “Acquisition Loan”) to partially finance the acquisition of TC. Interest on the Acquisition Loan is payable quarterly using a ten year commercial style amortization. Principal is also payable on the last business day of each March, June, September and December in an amount equal to $1,750,000, provided that the final installment on the September 30, 2019, maturity date shall be in an amount equal to the then outstanding unpaid principal balance of the Acquisition Loan. At September 30, 2016, there was a short-term amount of $7.0 million and a long-term amount of $49.0 million outstanding. At December 31, 2015, there was a short-term amount of $7.0 million and a long-term amount of $54.3 million outstanding. Under the ARC, we also had the right to borrow $25.0 million in a multiple advance loan (“Term Loans”). Borrowing availability under the Term Loans ended on December 31, 2015. The Term Loans converted from a multiple advance loan to a “mini-perm” loan once certain obligations were fulfilled such as certification that construction of D-Train was completed in a good and workmanlike manner, receipt of applicable permits and releases from governmental authorities, and receipt of releases of liens from the contractor and each subcontractor and supplier. Interest on the Term Loans is paid monthly. At September 30, 2016, there was a short-term amount of $1.3 million and a long-term amount of $17.7 million outstanding. At December 31, 2015, there was a short-term amount of $1.3 million and a long-term amount of $18.7 million outstanding. Debt issuance costs of approximately $0.8 million and $1.2 million for the periods ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, have been netted against outstanding loan balances per ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15. The interest rate on all of the above loans varies according to several options as defined in the ARC. At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the rate was 2.77% and 2.42%, respectively. We were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2016.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 at September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015: Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements Using September 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (thousands of dollars) Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 88 - $ 88 - Fair Value Measurements Using December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (thousands of dollars) Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 177 - $ 177 - The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of variable rate long term debt reflects recent market transactions and approximate carrying value. We used other observable inputs that would qualify as Level 2 inputs to make our assessment of the approximate fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, other liabilities and variable rate long term debt. The fair value of the derivative instruments are described below. Commodity Financial Instruments We periodically enter into financial instruments to hedge the cost of natural gasoline (the primary feedstock) and natural gas (used as fuel to operate the plant). We assess the fair value of the financial swaps on feedstock using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 of fair value hierarchy). At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, no commodity financial instruments were outstanding. For additional information see Note 11. Interest Rate Swap In March 2008 we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to a $10.0 million term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment. The interest rate swap was designed to minimize the effect of changes in the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate. We had designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging We assess the fair value of the interest rate swap using a present value model that includes quoted LIBOR rates and the nonperformance risk of the Company and Bank of America based on the Credit Default Swap Market (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy). We have consistently applied valuation techniques in all periods presented and believe we have obtained the most accurate information available for the types of derivative contracts we hold. See discussion of our derivative instruments in Note 11.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	11. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Commodity Financial Contracts Hydrocarbon based manufacturers, such as the Company, are significantly impacted by changes in feedstock and natural gas prices. Not considering derivative transactions, feedstock and natural gas used for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, represented approximately 61.6% and 70.0% of our petrochemical operating expenses, respectively. The significant percentage decrease of petrochemical operating expenses illustrates the impact that feedstock price changes have on our operations. During the first quarter of 2016, feedstock prices declined industry-wide but rebounded during the following quarters to second half 2015 levels. We endeavor to acquire feedstock and natural gas at the lowest possible cost. Our primary feedstock (natural gasoline) is traded over the counter and not on organized futures exchanges. Financially settled instruments (fixed price swaps) are the principal vehicle used to give some predictability to feed prices. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and hedging is limited by our risk management policy to a maximum of 40% of monthly feedstock requirements. Typically, financial contracts are not designated as hedges. As of September 30, 2016, we had no outstanding committed financial contracts. The following tables detail (in thousands) the impact the agreements had on the financial statements: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Unrealized gain $ - $ - $ - $ 180 Realized loss - - - (180 ) Net gain $ - $ - $ - $ - The realized and unrealized gains/(losses) are recorded in Cost of Sales and Processing for the periods ended September 30, 2016, and 2015. As a percentage of Cost of Sales and Processing, realized and unrealized gains/(losses) accounted for 0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015. Interest Rate Swap In March 2008, we entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to a $10.0 million (later increased to $14 million) term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment. The effective date of the interest rate swap agreement was August 15, 2008, and terminates on December 15, 2017. The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $2.0 million and $2.75 million at September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, respectively. We receive credit for payments of variable rate interest made on the term loan at the loan’s variable rates, which are based upon the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and pay Bank of America an interest rate of 5.83% less the credit on the interest rate swap. We originally designated the transaction as a cash flow hedge according to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging The following table shows (in thousands) the impact the agreement had on the financial statements: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair value of interest rate swap - liability $ 88 $ 177 Due to the ARC discussed in Note 9, we believe that the hedge is no longer entirely effective; therefore, we began treating the interest rate swap as ineffective at that point. The changes in fair value are now recorded in the Statement of Income. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, an unrealized gain of approximately $5,000 and a realized loss of approximately $30,000 were recorded. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an unrealized loss of approximately $9,000 and a realized loss of approximately $100,000 were recorded. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, an unrealized loss of approximately $3,000 and a realized loss of approximately $46,000 were recorded. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, an unrealized gain of approximately $6,000 and a realized loss of approximately $147,000 were recorded.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock-based compensation of approximately $608,000 and $506,000 during the three months and $1,882,000 and $1,794,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, was recognized. Restricted Stock Awards On May 17, 2016, we awarded approximately 28,000 shares of restricted stock to a director at a grant date price of $10.68. The restricted stock award vests over 4 years in 25% increments. Director’s compensation recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, was approximately $19,000 and $31,000, respectively. On March 1, 2016, we awarded approximately 135,000 shares of restricted stock to officers at a grant date price of $9.39. One-half of the restricted stock vests ratably over 3 years. The other half vests at the end of the three years based upon the performance metrics of return on invested capital and earnings per share growth. The number of shares actually granted will be adjusted based upon relative performance to our peers. Compensation expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, was approximately $105,000 and $246,000. On January 29, 2016, we awarded 35,333 shares of restricted stock to a director at a grant date price of $10.52. The restricted stock award vests over 5 years in 20% increments with the first tranche issued on January 29, 2016. Director’s compensation recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, was approximately $19,000 and $124,000. Directors’ compensation of approximately $19,000 and $19,000 during the three months and $40,000 and $25,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock grants vesting through 2020. Employee compensation of approximately $108,000 and $108,000 during the three months and $323,000 and $287,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock with a 4 year vesting period which was awarded to officers. This restricted stock vests through 2019. Employee compensation of approximately $0 and $270,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, for fully vested restricted stock which was awarded to various employees. Restricted stock activity in the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: Shares of Restricted Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share Outstanding at January 1, 2016 148,040 $ 14.14 Granted 198,354 9.77 Vested (42,575 ) 13.60 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 303,819 $ 11.37 Stock Option and Warrant Awards A summary of the status of our stock option awards and warrants is presented below: Number of Stock Options & Warrants Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 1, 2016 1,376,437 $ 7.68 Granted -- -- Exercised (28,000 ) 2.39 Expired -- -- Cancelled -- -- Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at September 30, 2016 1,348,437 $ 7.79 5.4 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 835,937 $ 7.53 5.4 The fair value of the options granted were calculated using the Black Scholes option valuation model with the assumptions as disclosed in prior quarterly and annual filings. Directors’ compensation of approximately $30,000 and $46,000 during the three months and $143,000 and $174,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, was recognized related to options to purchase shares vesting through 2017. Employee compensation of approximately $308,000 and $309,000 during the three months and $926,000 and $965,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, was recognized related to options with a 4 year vesting period which were awarded to officers and key employees. These options vest through 2018. Post-retirement compensation of approximately $0 and $24,000 was recognized during the three months and $49,000 and $73,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, related to options awarded to Mr. Hatem El Khalidi in July 2009. On May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors determined that Mr. El Khalidi forfeited these options and other retirement benefits when he made various demands against the Company and other AMAK Saudi shareholders which would benefit him personally and were not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Company is litigating its right to withdraw the options and benefits and as such, these options and benefits continue to be shown as outstanding. See further discussion in Note 18. See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, for additional information.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	13. SEGMENT INFORMATION We operate through business segments according to the nature and economic characteristics of our products as well as the manner in which the information is used internally by our key decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer. Segment data may include rounding differences. Our petrochemical segment includes SHR and GSPL. Our specialty wax segment includes TC which includes the newly acquired plant discussed in Note 6. We also separately identify our corporate overhead which includes financing and administrative activities such as legal, accounting, consulting, investor relations, officer and director compensation, corporate insurance, and other administrative costs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 47,250 $ 4,864 $ - $ 52,114 Processing fees 2,909 2,119 - 5,028 Net revenues 50,159 6,983 - 57,142 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 7,813 118 (1,238 ) 6,693 Operating profit (loss) 6,366 (987 ) (1,251 ) 4,128 Depreciation and amortization 1,447 1,105 13 2,565 Capital expenditures 5,411 4,066 9,477 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 129,076 $ 14,585 $ - $ 143,661 Processing fees 6,769 7,766 - 14,535 Net revenues 135,845 22,351 - 158,196 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 25,699 2,774 (5,128 ) 23,345 Operating profit (loss) 21,488 (171 ) (5,148 ) 16,169 Depreciation and amortization 4,211 2,945 20 7,176 Capital expenditures 16,812 11,059 27,871 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 59,122 $ 4,068 $ - $ 63,190 Processing fees 1,364 2,384 - 3,748 Net revenues 60,486 6,452 - 66,938 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 13,636 1,393 (1,654 ) 13,375 Operating profit (loss) 12,557 178 (1,672 ) 11,063 Depreciation and amortization 1,079 1,215 18 2,312 Capital expenditures 4,857 1,766 6,623 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 158,647 $ 11,749 $ - $ 170,396 Processing fees 4,409 6,626 - 11,035 Net revenues 163,056 18,375 - 181,431 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 38,197 3,897 (5,145 ) 36,949 Operating profit (loss) 35,075 375 (5,163 ) 30,287 Depreciation and amortization 3,122 3,522 18 6,662 Capital expenditures 17,876 5,664 23,540 September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ - $ 44,932 $ - $ - $ 44,932 Total assets 209,319 104,924 100,264 (131,352 ) 283,155 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ - $ 46,347 $ - $ - $ 46,347 Total assets 195,358 86,076 98,728 (122,371 ) 257,791

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	14. INCOME TAXES We file an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and a margin tax return in Texas. Tax returns for the years 2011 through 2015 remain open for examination in various tax jurisdictions in which we operate. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, we recognized no material adjustments in connection with uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily as a result of state tax expense and stock based compensation offset by the manufacturing deduction. The income tax expense in the current quarter includes adjustments to previous estimates of permanent differences indicated above. During 2015 we made estimated tax payments based on the tax law in effect prior to the reinstatement of bonus depreciation in December 2015. On October 4, 2016, we received a refund of approximately $1.9 million in connection with these overpayments.

POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	15. POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS In January 2008 an amended retirement agreement was entered into with Mr. Hatem El Khalidi; however, on May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors terminated the agreement due to actions of Mr. El Khalidi. See Notes 12 and 18. All amounts which have not met termination dates remain recorded until a resolution is achieved. As of September 30, 2016, and 2015, approximately $1.0 million remained outstanding and was included in post-retirement benefits. See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, for additional information.

INVESTMENT IN AMAK

INVESTMENT IN AMAK	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
INVESTMENT IN AMAK [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN AMAK	16. INVESTMENT IN AMAK In July 2016 AMAK issued four million shares to provide additional funds for ongoing exploration work and mine start-up activities. Arab Mining Co. (“Armico”) purchased 3.75 million shares at 20 Saudi Riyals per share (USD$5.33 per share) and the remaining 250,000 shares are for future use as employee incentives. We did not participate in the offering, thereby reducing our ownership percentage in AMAK to 33.44% from 35.25%. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the Company had a non-controlling equity interest of 33.44% and 35.25%, respectively in AMAK of approximately $52.8 million and $47.7 million, respectively. This investment is accounted for under the equity method. There were no events or changes in circumstances that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of our investment in AMAK at September 30, 2016. AMAK’s financial statements were prepared in the functional currency of AMAK which is the Saudi Riyal (SR). In June 1986 the SR was officially pegged to the U. S. Dollar (USD) at a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD to 3.75 SR. The summarized results of operation and financial position for AMAK are as follows: Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Sales $ 318 $ 19,874 $ 9,921 $ 38,458 Gross profit (loss) (4,747 ) (2,711 ) (7,556 ) 35 General, administrative and other expenses 2,796 4,067 6,986 9,605 Loss from operations $ (7,543 ) $ (6,778 ) $ (14,542 ) $ (9,570 ) Gain on settlement with former operator 14 - 25,434 - Net income (loss) $ (7,529 ) $ (6,778 ) $ 10,892 $ (9,570 ) Gain on settlement with former operator of approximately $25.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, relates to a settlement with the former operator of the mine resulting in a reduction of previously accrued operating expenses and recognition of spare part inventory. Depreciation and amortization was $3.2 million and $4.2 million for the three months and $8.6 million and $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. Therefore, net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization $ (4,341 ) $ (2,543 ) $ 19,498 $ 5,680 Financial Position September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Current assets $ 35,153 $ 26,078 Noncurrent assets 260,142 259,527 Total assets $ 295,295 $ 285,605 Current liabilities $ 2,883 $ 22,740 Long term liabilities 87,994 89,364 Shareholders' equity 204,418 173,501 $ 295,295 $ 285,605 The equity in the income or loss of AMAK reflected on the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, is comprised of the following: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Company’s share of income (loss) reported by AMAK $ (2,426 ) $ (2,391 ) $ 4,068 $ (3,375 ) Amortization of difference between Company’s investment in AMAK and Company’s share of net assets of AMAK 337 337 1,011 1,011 Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK $ (2,089 ) $ (2,054 ) $ 5,079 $ (2,364 ) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, for additional information.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Consulting fees of approximately $0 and $0 were incurred during the three months and $33,000 and $25,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively from IHS Global FZ LLC of which Company Director Gary K Adams holds the position of Chief Advisor – Chemicals. Consulting fees of approximately $17,000 and $13,000 were incurred during the three months and $52,000 and $13,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, from Chairman of the Board, Nicholas Carter. Due to his history and experience with the Company and to provide continuity after his retirement, a three year consulting agreement was entered into with Mr. Carter in July 2015.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Guarantees On October 24, 2010, we executed a limited Guarantee in favor of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”) whereby we agreed to guaranty up to 41% of the SIDF loan to AMAK in the principal amount of 330.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$88.0 million) (the “Loan”). The term of the loan is through June 2019. As a condition of the Loan, SIDF required all shareholders of AMAK to execute personal or corporate Guarantees; as a result, our guarantee is for approximately 135.33 million Saudi Riyals (US$36.1 million). The loan was necessary to continue construction of the AMAK facilities and provide working capital needs. We received no consideration in connection with extending the guarantee and did so to maintain and enhance the value of its investment. The total amount outstanding to the SIDF at September 30, 2016, was 310.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$82.7 million). Litigation On March 21, 2011, Mr. El Khalidi filed suit against the Company in Texas alleging breach of contract and other claims. The 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas dismissed all claims and counterclaims for want of prosecution in this matter on July 24, 2013. The Ninth Court of Appeals subsequently affirmed the dismissal for want of prosecution and the Supreme Court of Texas denied Mr. El Khalidi’s petition for review. On May 1, 2014, Mr. El Khalidi refiled his lawsuit against the Company for breach of contract and defamation in the 356th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas. The case was transferred to the 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas. On September 1, 2016, the Court dismissed all of Mr. El Khalidi’s claims and causes of action with prejudice. It is anticipated that Mr. El Khalidi will appeal the dismissal. Liabilities of approximately $1.0 million remain recorded, and the options will continue to accrue in accordance with their own terms until all matters are resolved pending appeal. On or about August 3, 2015, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 14th Judicial District Court of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The suit alleges that the plaintiff became ill from exposure to benzene. SHR placed its insurers on notice. Its insurers retained a law firm based in Louisiana to defend SHR. On or about March 18, 2016, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 172 nd On or about August 2, 2016, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 58 th Environmental Remediation Amounts charged to expense for various activities related to environmental monitoring, compliance, and improvements were approximately $136,000 and $144,000 for the three months and $437,000 and $473,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively.

TRADE RECEIVABLES (Tables)

TRADE RECEIVABLES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
TRADE RECEIVABLES [Abstract]
Trade Receivables	Trade receivables, net, consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Trade receivables $ 20,129 $ 19,684 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (300 ) (210 ) Trade receivables, net $ 19,829 $ 19,474

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories include the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Raw material $ 2,074 $ 2,905 Work in process 72 56 Finished products 16,230 12,843 Total inventory $ 18,376 $ 15,804

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Plant, Pipeline and Equipment	Plant, pipeline and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (thousands of dollars) Platinum catalyst $ 1,612 $ 1,612 Land 5,376 4,577 Plant, pipeline and equipment 153,529 128,302 Construction in progress 22,207 8,980 Total plant, pipeline and equipment 182,724 143,471 Less accumulated depreciation (52,986 ) (46,564 ) Net plant, pipeline and equipment $ 129,738 $ 96,907

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY (T

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY [Abstract]
Schedule of Bargain of Purchase Gain	We recorded an $11.5 million bargain purchase gain on the transaction as calculated in the table below (in thousands). Cash paid $ 2,011 Estimated earnout liability 733 Purchase Price $ 2,744 Fixed assets at FMV Land 980 Site improvements 30 Buildings 1,350 Production equipment 11,933 14,293 Bargain purchase gain $ 11,549

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET30

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET [Abstract]
Summary of Intangible Assets by Major Class	The following tables summarize the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets by major class (in thousands): September 30, 2016 Intangible assets subject to amortization (Definite-lived) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Customer relationships $ 16,852 $ (2,247 ) $ 14,605 Non-compete agreements 94 (38 ) 56 Licenses and permits 1,471 (258 ) 1,213 Developed technology 6,131 (1,226 ) 4,905 24,548 (3,769 ) 20,779 Intangible assets not subject to amortization (Indefinite-lived) Emissions Allowance 197 - 197 Trade name 2,158 - 2,158 Total $ 26,903 $ (3,769 ) $ 23,134 December 31, 2015 Intangible assets subject to amortization (Definite-lived) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Customer relationships $ 16,852 $ (1,404 ) $ 15,448 Non-compete agreements 94 (24 ) 70 Licenses and permits 1,471 (160 ) 1,311 Developed technology 6,131 (766 ) 5,365 24,548 (2,354 ) 22,194 Intangible assets not subject to amortization (Indefinite-lived) Emissions Allowance 197 - 197 Trade name 2,158 - 2,158 Total $ 26,903 $ (2,354 ) $ 24,549
Estimated Amortization Expenses for Succeeding Five Fiscal Years	Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of September 30, 2016, we expect future amortization expenses for each period to be as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter Customer relationships $ 281 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ 9,832 Non-compete agreements 6 19 19 12 - - Licenses and permits 26 106 106 106 106 763 Developed technology 153 613 613 613 613 2,300 Total future amortization expense $ 466 $ 1,861 $ 1,861 $ 1,854 $ 1,842 $ 12,895

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE A31

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES [Abstract]
Net Income Per Common Share	The following table (in thousands, except per share amounts) sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Trecora Resources for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Per Share Per Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 740 24,507 $ 0.03 $ 5,318 24,369 $ 0.22 Unvested restricted stock grant 304 148 Dilutive stock options outstanding 394 711 Diluted Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 740 25,205 $ 0.03 $ 5,318 25,228 $ 0.21 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Per Share Per Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 20,048 24,498 $ 0.82 $ 17,476 24,344 $ 0.72 Unvested restricted stock grant 297 138 Dilutive stock options outstanding 363 694 Diluted Net Income per Share: Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $ 20,048 25,158 $ 0.80 $ 17,476 25,176 $ 0.69

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis	The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 at September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015: Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements Using September 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (thousands of dollars) Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 88 - $ 88 - Fair Value Measurements Using December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (thousands of dollars) Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 177 - $ 177 -

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Realized And Unrealized Gains On Derivatives	The following tables detail (in thousands) the impact the agreements had on the financial statements: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Unrealized gain $ - $ - $ - $ 180 Realized loss - - - (180 ) Net gain $ - $ - $ - $ -
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	The following table shows (in thousands) the impact the agreement had on the financial statements: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair value of interest rate swap - liability $ 88 $ 177

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Activity	Restricted stock activity in the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: Shares of Restricted Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share Outstanding at January 1, 2016 148,040 $ 14.14 Granted 198,354 9.77 Vested (42,575 ) 13.60 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 303,819 $ 11.37
Summary Of Status Of Stock Option Awards and Warrants	A summary of the status of our stock option awards and warrants is presented below: Number of Stock Options & Warrants Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 1, 2016 1,376,437 $ 7.68 Granted -- -- Exercised (28,000 ) 2.39 Expired -- -- Cancelled -- -- Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at September 30, 2016 1,348,437 $ 7.79 5.4 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 835,937 $ 7.53 5.4

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Segment Information	Our petrochemical segment includes SHR and GSPL. Our specialty wax segment includes TC which includes the newly acquired plant discussed in Note 6. We also separately identify our corporate overhead which includes financing and administrative activities such as legal, accounting, consulting, investor relations, officer and director compensation, corporate insurance, and other administrative costs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 47,250 $ 4,864 $ - $ 52,114 Processing fees 2,909 2,119 - 5,028 Net revenues 50,159 6,983 - 57,142 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 7,813 118 (1,238 ) 6,693 Operating profit (loss) 6,366 (987 ) (1,251 ) 4,128 Depreciation and amortization 1,447 1,105 13 2,565 Capital expenditures 5,411 4,066 9,477 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 129,076 $ 14,585 $ - $ 143,661 Processing fees 6,769 7,766 - 14,535 Net revenues 135,845 22,351 - 158,196 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 25,699 2,774 (5,128 ) 23,345 Operating profit (loss) 21,488 (171 ) (5,148 ) 16,169 Depreciation and amortization 4,211 2,945 20 7,176 Capital expenditures 16,812 11,059 27,871 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 59,122 $ 4,068 $ - $ 63,190 Processing fees 1,364 2,384 - 3,748 Net revenues 60,486 6,452 - 66,938 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 13,636 1,393 (1,654 ) 13,375 Operating profit (loss) 12,557 178 (1,672 ) 11,063 Depreciation and amortization 1,079 1,215 18 2,312 Capital expenditures 4,857 1,766 6,623 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Consolidated (in thousands) Product sales $ 158,647 $ 11,749 $ - $ 170,396 Processing fees 4,409 6,626 - 11,035 Net revenues 163,056 18,375 - 181,431 Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization 38,197 3,897 (5,145 ) 36,949 Operating profit (loss) 35,075 375 (5,163 ) 30,287 Depreciation and amortization 3,122 3,522 18 6,662 Capital expenditures 17,876 5,664 23,540 September 30, 2016 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ - $ 44,932 $ - $ - $ 44,932 Total assets 209,319 104,924 100,264 (131,352 ) 283,155 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Petrochemical Specialty Wax Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ - $ 46,347 $ - $ - $ 46,347 Total assets 195,358 86,076 98,728 (122,371 ) 257,791

INVESTMENT IN AMAK (Tables)

INVESTMENT IN AMAK (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
INVESTMENT IN AMAK [Abstract]
Summarized Results of Operation and Financial Position for AMAK	The summarized results of operation and financial position for AMAK are as follows: Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Sales $ 318 $ 19,874 $ 9,921 $ 38,458 Gross profit (loss) (4,747 ) (2,711 ) (7,556 ) 35 General, administrative and other expenses 2,796 4,067 6,986 9,605 Loss from operations $ (7,543 ) $ (6,778 ) $ (14,542 ) $ (9,570 ) Gain on settlement with former operator 14 - 25,434 - Net income (loss) $ (7,529 ) $ (6,778 ) $ 10,892 $ (9,570 )
Equity in Income or Loss of AMAK Reflected on Consolidated Statements of Operation	Therefore, net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization $ (4,341 ) $ (2,543 ) $ 19,498 $ 5,680 Financial Position September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Current assets $ 35,153 $ 26,078 Noncurrent assets 260,142 259,527 Total assets $ 295,295 $ 285,605 Current liabilities $ 2,883 $ 22,740 Long term liabilities 87,994 89,364 Shareholders' equity 204,418 173,501 $ 295,295 $ 285,605 The equity in the income or loss of AMAK reflected on the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, is comprised of the following: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Thousands of Dollars) Company’s share of income (loss) reported by AMAK $ (2,426 ) $ (2,391 ) $ 4,068 $ (3,375 ) Amortization of difference between Company’s investment in AMAK and Company’s share of net assets of AMAK 337 337 1,011 1,011 Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK $ (2,089 ) $ (2,054 ) $ 5,079 $ (2,364 )

GENERAL (Details)

GENERAL (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016Segment
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	2
AMAK [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	33.00%
Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. ("PEVM") [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	55.00%

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEME38

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net loan fees	$ 0.8	$ 1.2
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 and 2015-15 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net loan fees	$ 0.8	$ 1.2

TRADE RECEIVABLES (Details)

TRADE RECEIVABLES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
TRADE RECEIVABLES [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 20,129	$ 19,684
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(300)	(210)
Trade receivables, net	$ 19,829	$ 19,474

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Raw material	$ 2,074	$ 2,905
Work in process	72	56
Finished products	16,230	12,843
Total inventory	18,376	15,804
Excess of current cost over LIFO value	0	0
Products in transit	$ 2,800	$ 2,700

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT41

PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	$ 182,724,000		$ 182,724,000		$ 143,471,000
Less accumulated depreciation	(52,986,000)		(52,986,000)		(46,564,000)
Net plant, pipeline and equipment	129,738,000		129,738,000		96,907,000
Interest capitalized for construction	52,000	$ 27,000	124,000	$ 122,000
Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst	25,000	$ 21,000	72,000	$ 63,000
Platinum Catalyst [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	1,612,000		1,612,000		1,612,000
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	5,376,000		5,376,000		4,577,000
Plant, Pipeline and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	153,529,000		153,529,000		128,302,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	$ 22,207,000		$ 22,207,000		$ 8,980,000

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY (D

ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY (Details) - USD ($)	May 02, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Cash paid				$ 2,011,000	$ 0
Estimated earnout liability				733,000	0
Fixed assets at FMV [Abstract]
Bargain purchase gain		$ 0	$ 0	$ 11,549,000	$ 0
BASF FACILITY [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Earnout provision calculated through calendar year 2020 based upon revenue	$ 1,800,000
Business acquisition transaction costs	11,000
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Cash paid	2,011,000
Estimated earnout liability	733,000
Purchase Price	2,744,000
Fixed assets at FMV [Abstract]
Land	980,000
Site improvements	30,000
Buildings	1,350,000
Production equipment	11,933,000
Total of Fixed assets at FMV	14,293,000
Bargain purchase gain	$ 11,549,000

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET43

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	$ 24,548,000		$ 24,548,000		$ 24,548,000
Accumulated Amortization	(3,769,000)		(3,769,000)		(2,354,000)
Net	20,779,000		20,779,000		22,194,000
Amortization of intangible assets			1,415,000	$ 1,217,000
Intangible assets not subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	26,903,000		26,903,000		26,903,000
Accumulated Amortization	(3,769,000)		(3,769,000)		(2,354,000)
Net	23,134,000		23,134,000		24,549,000
Estimated amortization expense for succeeding five fiscal years [Abstract]
2,016	466,000		466,000
2,017	1,861,000		1,861,000
2,018	1,861,000		1,861,000
2,019	1,854,000		1,854,000
2,020	1,842,000		1,842,000
Thereafter	12,895,000		12,895,000
Emissions Allowance [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	197,000		197,000		197,000
Accumulated Amortization	0		0		0
Net	197,000		197,000		197,000
Trade Name [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	2,158,000		2,158,000		2,158,000
Accumulated Amortization	0		0		0
Net	2,158,000		2,158,000		2,158,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Estimated amortization expense for succeeding five fiscal years [Abstract]
2,016	281,000		281,000
2,017	1,123,000		1,123,000
2,018	1,123,000		1,123,000
2,019	1,123,000		1,123,000
2,020	1,123,000		1,123,000
Thereafter	9,832,000		9,832,000
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Estimated amortization expense for succeeding five fiscal years [Abstract]
2,016	6,000		6,000
2,017	19,000		19,000
2,018	19,000		19,000
2,019	12,000		12,000
2,020	0		0
Thereafter	0		0
Licenses and Permits [Member]
Estimated amortization expense for succeeding five fiscal years [Abstract]
2,016	26,000		26,000
2,017	106,000		106,000
2,018	106,000		106,000
2,019	106,000		106,000
2,020	106,000		106,000
Thereafter	763,000		763,000
Developed Technology [Member]
Estimated amortization expense for succeeding five fiscal years [Abstract]
2,016	153,000		153,000
2,017	613,000		613,000
2,018	613,000		613,000
2,019	613,000		613,000
2,020	613,000		613,000
Thereafter	2,300,000		2,300,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	16,852,000		16,852,000		16,852,000
Accumulated Amortization	(2,247,000)		(2,247,000)		(1,404,000)
Net	14,605,000		14,605,000		15,448,000
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	94,000		94,000		94,000
Accumulated Amortization	(38,000)		(38,000)		(24,000)
Net	56,000		56,000		70,000
Licenses and Permits [Member]
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	1,471,000		1,471,000		1,471,000
Accumulated Amortization	(258,000)		(258,000)		(160,000)
Net	1,213,000		1,213,000		1,311,000
Developed Technology [Member]
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Gross	6,131,000		6,131,000		6,131,000
Accumulated Amortization	(1,226,000)		(1,226,000)		(766,000)
Net	4,905,000		4,905,000		$ 5,365,000
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets subject to amortization [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 471,000	$ 471,000	$ 1,415,000	$ 1,413,000

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE A44

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Basic Net Income per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources	$ 740	$ 5,318	$ 20,048	$ 17,476
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	24,507,000	24,369,000	24,498,000	24,344,000
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.22	$ 0.82	$ 0.72
Diluted Net Income per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources	$ 740	$ 5,318	$ 20,048	$ 17,476
Unvested restricted stock grant (in shares)	304,000	148,000	297,000	138,000
Dilutive stock options outstanding (in shares)	394,000	711,000	363,000	694,000
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	25,205,000	25,228,000	25,158,000	25,176,000
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.21	$ 0.80	$ 0.69
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares held in treasury by an outside party (in shares)	284,011	300,000	284,011	300,000
Number of shares held in treasury by an outside party transferred to parent for future issuances (in shares)					300,000
Stock Options and Warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)			1,348,437	1,497,771

LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT

LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date		Sep. 30, 2019
Short-term amount outstanding		$ 8,061,000	$ 8,061,000
Long-term amount outstanding		$ 70,123,000	$ 73,169,000
Interest rate on loan		2.77%	2.42%
Debt issuance cost		$ 800,000	$ 1,200,000
Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.37%
Revolving Note One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		40,000,000
Borrowed funds under the agreement		4,000,000	1,000,000
Available remaining borrowing capacity		36,000,000
Available remaining borrowing capacity to maintain covenant compliance		35,000,000
Term loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term amount outstanding		7,000,000	7,000,000
Long-term amount outstanding		$ 49,000,000	54,300,000
Total long-term debt	$ 70,000,000
Amortization period for principal on acquisition term loan		10 years
Quarterly installment amount of acquisition term loan	$ 1,750,000
Term Note One [Member] | Revolving Note One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term amount outstanding		$ 1,300,000	1,300,000
Long-term amount outstanding		17,700,000	$ 18,700,000
Amount of multiple advance loan that was available to be borrowed		$ 25,000,000

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2008
Liabilities [Abstract]
Term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment			$ 10,000
Recurring [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swap	$ 88	$ 177
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swap	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swap	88	177
Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swap	$ 0	$ 0

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Feedstock and natural gas usage to operating expenses			61.60%	70.00%
Unrealized gain			$ 89,000	$ 332,000
Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) as a percentage of cost of sales and processing	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Unrealized loss	$ 5,000	$ 3,000	$ 9,000	$ 6,000
Realized loss	$ 30,000	46,000	$ 100,000	147,000
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Monthly feedstock requirements hedged	40.00%		40.00%
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Term loan in pay fixed, receive variable interest rate swap	$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000
Term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment	14,000,000		14,000,000
Notional amount	$ 2,000,000		$ 2,000,000		$ 2,750,000
Derivative, variable interest rate	5.83%		5.83%
Fair value of interest rate swap - liability	$ 88,000		$ 88,000		$ 177,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gain	0	0	0	180,000
Realized loss	0	0	0	(180,000)
Net gain	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Detai

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($)	May 17, 2016	Mar. 01, 2016	Jan. 29, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				$ 608,000	$ 506,000	$ 1,882,000	$ 1,794,000
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options and Warrants [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)						1,376,437
Granted (in shares)						0
Exercised (in shares)						(28,000)
Expired (in shares)						0
Cancelled (in shares)						0
Forfeited (in shares)						0
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)				1,348,437		1,348,437
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)				835,937		835,937
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)						$ 7.68
Granted (in dollars per share)						0
Exercised (in dollars per share)						2.39
Expired (in dollars per share)						0
Cancelled (in dollars per share)						0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)						0
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)				$ 7.79		7.79
Exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share)				$ 7.53		$ 7.53
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life						5 years 4 months 24 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life						5 years 4 months 24 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares of Restricted Stock [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)						148,040
Granted (in shares)						198,354
Vested (in shares)						(42,575)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)				303,819		303,819
Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)						$ 14.14
Granted (in dollars per share)						9.77
Vested (in dollars per share)						13.60
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)				$ 11.37		11.37
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Grant date price (in dollars per share)						$ 9.77
Director [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | Vesting through 2017 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				$ 30,000	46,000	$ 143,000	174,000
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares of Restricted Stock [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)	28,000		35,333
Vesting percentage	25.00%		20.00%
Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share [Abstract]
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 10.68		$ 10.52
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Vesting period	4 years		5 years
Grant date price (in dollars per share)	$ 10.68		$ 10.52
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Vesting through 2020 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				19,000	19,000	40,000	25,000
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Vests over Four Years [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				19,000		31,000
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Vests over Five Years [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				19,000		124,000
Mr. Hatem El Khalidi [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				0	24,000	49,000	73,000
Officer and Key Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | Vesting through 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				308,000	309,000	$ 926,000	965,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Vesting period						4 years
Officer and Key Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				105,000		$ 246,000
Shares of Restricted Stock [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)		135,000
Percentage of stock vests ratably over three years		50.00%
Percentage of stock vests at the end of the three years		50.00%
Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share [Abstract]
Granted (in dollars per share)		$ 9.39
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Grant date price (in dollars per share)		$ 9.39
Officer and Key Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Vesting through 2019 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense				$ 108,000	108,000	$ 323,000	287,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Vesting period						4 years
Officer and Key Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Shares of Restricted Stock [Roll Forward]
Vesting period of stock vests at the end of three years		3 years
Officer and Key Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Shares of Restricted Stock [Roll Forward]
Vesting period of stock vests ratably over three years		3 years
Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock Vested [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense					$ 0		$ 270,000

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 57,142	$ 66,938	$ 158,196	$ 181,431
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization	6,693	13,375	23,345	36,949
Operating profit (loss)	4,128	11,063	16,169	30,287
Depreciation and amortization	2,565	2,312	7,176	6,662
Capital expenditures	9,477	6,623	27,871	23,540
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	44,932		44,932		$ 46,347
Total assets	283,155		283,155		257,791
Product Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	52,114	63,190	143,661	170,396
Processing Fees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	5,028	3,748	14,535	11,035
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	0		0		0
Total assets	(131,352)		(131,352)		(122,371)
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization	(1,238)	(1,654)	(5,128)	(5,145)
Operating profit (loss)	(1,251)	(1,672)	(5,148)	(5,163)
Depreciation and amortization	13	18	20	18
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	0		0		0
Total assets	100,264		100,264		98,728
Corporate [Member] | Product Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate [Member] | Processing Fees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Petrochemical [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	50,159	60,486	135,845	163,056
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization	7,813	13,636	25,699	38,197
Operating profit (loss)	6,366	12,557	21,488	35,075
Depreciation and amortization	1,447	1,079	4,211	3,122
Capital expenditures	5,411	4,857	16,812	17,876
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	0		0		0
Total assets	209,319		209,319		195,358
Petrochemical [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Product Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	47,250	59,122	129,076	158,647
Petrochemical [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Processing Fees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	2,909	1,364	6,769	4,409
Specialty Wax [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	6,983	6,452	22,351	18,375
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization	118	1,393	2,774	3,897
Operating profit (loss)	(987)	178	(171)	375
Depreciation and amortization	1,105	1,215	2,945	3,522
Capital expenditures	4,066	1,766	11,059	5,664
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	44,932		44,932		46,347
Total assets	104,924		104,924		$ 86,076
Specialty Wax [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Product Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	4,864	4,068	14,585	11,749
Specialty Wax [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Processing Fees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 2,119	$ 2,384	$ 7,766	$ 6,626

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 04, 2016
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate	35.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Refund of overpayments		$ 1.9

POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (De

POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Mr. Hatem El Khalidi [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Post retirement liability	$ 1	$ 1

INVESTMENT IN AMAK (Details)

INVESTMENT IN AMAK (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)SAR / $	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)SAR / $	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016SAR / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK		$ (2,089)	$ (2,054)	$ 5,079	$ (2,364)
Results of Operations [Abstract]
Loss from operations		4,128	11,063	16,169	30,287
AMAK [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in AMAK		$ 52,800		$ 52,800				$ 47,700
AMAK [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage investment in AMAK	33.44%	33.44%		33.44%		33.44%	35.25%	35.25%
Exchange rate | SAR / $		3.75		3.75
Company's share of income (loss) reported by AMAK		$ (2,426)	(2,391)	$ 4,068	(3,375)
Amortization of difference between Company's investment in AMAK and Company's share of net assets of AMAK		337	337	1,011	1,011
Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK		(2,089)	(2,054)	5,079	(2,364)
Shares issued (in shares) | shares	4,000,000
Results of Operations [Abstract]
Sales		318	19,874	9,921	38,458
Gross profit (loss)		(4,747)	(2,711)	(7,556)	35
General, administrative and other expenses		2,796	4,067	6,986	9,605
Loss from operations		(7,543)	(6,778)	(14,542)	(9,570)
Gain on settlement with former operator		14	0	25,434	0
Net income (loss)		(7,529)	(6,778)	10,892	(9,570)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		3,200	4,200	8,600	15,300
Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization		(4,341)	$ (2,543)	19,498	$ 5,680
Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets		35,153		35,153				$ 26,078
Noncurrent assets		260,142		260,142				259,527
Total assets		295,295		295,295				285,605
Current liabilities		2,883		2,883				22,740
Long term liabilities		87,994		87,994				89,364
Shareholders' equity		204,418		204,418				173,501
Total liabilities and Shareholders' equity		$ 295,295		$ 295,295				$ 285,605
Arab Mining Co [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Shares issued (in shares) | shares	3,750,000
Share price (in dollars per share) | (per share)	$ 5.33					SAR 20
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | shares	250,000					250,000

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Consulting fees		$ 0	$ 0	$ 33,000	$ 25,000
Chairman [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Consulting fees		$ 17,000	$ 13,000	$ 52,000	$ 13,000
Period of consulting agreement	3 years

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) SAR in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016SAR	Oct. 24, 2010USD ($)	Oct. 24, 2010SAR
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Expenses for environmental monitoring, compliance, and improvements	$ 136,000	$ 144,000	$ 437,000	$ 473,000
Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual recorded value	1,000,000		1,000,000
Saudi Industrial Development Fund Limited Guarantee [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Principal amount of loan guaranteed						$ 88,000,000	SAR 330,000
Amount of maximum exposure	$ 82,700,000		$ 82,700,000		SAR 310,000	$ 36,100,000	SAR 135,330
Saudi Industrial Development Fund Limited Guarantee [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Loan guarantee						41.00%	41.00%