Refining Market Research Reports

Petroleum or oil refining is the complex, infrastructure-dependent industrial process of dividing and converting crude oil and its constituent compounds and chemicals into marketable petroleum products like asphalt base, tar, other bituminous materials, diesel fuel, gasoline, paraffin wax, kerosene, jet fuel, olefins or alkenes (for plastics manufacturing) and aromatic petrochemicals. Refining requires significant amounts of energy in order to transform streams of crude oil and other additives like chemicals and waste fats and oils into end products, and consequently derives some of its energy from the combustion of crude oil and its products for power generation, or through nearby turbines and utility-scale power generation equipment. Refineries, the site of petroleum refining, is overwhelmingly concentrated in areas where shipping tankers can supply crude oil and load petroleum products for export and distribution. Refineries are also commonly connected to each other and to sites of production through pipelines in order to minimize logistics and energy costs for transporting low-cost, non-value-added crude oil.

The role of refining in producing consumable and useful petroleum products has led to the overwhelming location of refineries in countries with high consumption markets for petroleum products. Common examples include the United States – with many refineries on the California coast and the U.S. Gulf Coast (located near major consumption markets and accessible to produced crude oil volumes). Other refineries are located close to oilfields, as is the case with heavy oil and oil sands (bitumen) refining, as the heavy produced materials are costly to ship longer distances.

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Refining Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Biorefinery

    ... 8.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. First Generation Biorefinery, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.4% CAGR and reach US$143.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Asphaltene and Paraffin Inhibitors

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Offshore Oil, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.4% CAGR and reach US$1.3 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Needle Coke

    ... CAGR of 2.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Petroleum Derived, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.1% CAGR and reach US$3.1 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Refined Petroleum Products

    ... at a CAGR of 3.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Diesel, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.2% CAGR and reach US$233.7 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Flare Monitoring

    ... CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Refineries, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.6% CAGR and reach US$492.3 Million by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • C5-C8 Normal Paraffin

    ... at a CAGR of 3.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Gasoline Blending, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$55.0 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Petroleum Coke

    ... CAGR of 7.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Fuel Grade Coke, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.7% CAGR and reach US$34.2 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Captive Petroleum Refinery Hydrogen Generation

    ... Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Steam Reformer Process, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.8% CAGR and reach US$49.6 ... Read More

  • Hazardous Location Connectors

    ... at a CAGR of 4.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Cable Glands, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$8.8 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Lube Oil Refinery Specialties

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Fully Refined Wax, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$4.3 Billion by ... Read More

  • Refinery Catalysts

    ... CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Alkylation Catalysts, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.5% CAGR and reach US$1.0 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Oil & Petroleum Refining in China - Industry Market Research Report

    ... finished oils, including heating oil and diesel fuel, has fluctuated over the past five years. At the same time, with the improvement of refining capacity, China's domestic refined oil market has gradually oversupply. Crude oil ... Read More

  • Oil Refineries Ltd (ORL) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

    ... a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your ... Read More

  • Global Liquids Storage New-Build and Expansion Projects Outlook to 2030

    ... the 337 projects likely to start operations, approximately 60% are new build, while the remaining 40% are expansions of existing facilities. Asia is set to dominate the global liquids storage capacity additions due to its ... Read More

  • Sulphur Recovery Technologies - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

    ... Highlights Over the long term, growing environmental concerns, strict pollution norms, and upcoming new refinery and expansion projects are expected to drive the sulfur recovery technologies market. On the other hand, the limitations of the ... Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... subsequent price recovery in 2017 after plummet the previous year helped the industry rebound by double-digits during the following two-year period. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting collapse in oil prices in 2020 drove ... Read More

  • Petroleum Refining and Petroleum Fuel Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... The global situation filtered down to Australia's petroleum market, contributing to the closure of two of Australia's last four remaining oil refineries. BP closed its refinery in Kwinana, while ExxonMobil shut down the Altona refinery. ... Read More

  • Canada White Oil Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

    ... demand for white oil in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the rising focus on sustainable, eco-friendly production processes, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.90% between 2025 and 2034. The ... Read More

  • Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Renewable Refineries, 2025–2030

    ... to the confluence of several factors, including escalating demand for cleaner energy sources, environmental concerns about fossil fuels, commitment to reduce carbon emissions, supportive government policies, and advancements in technology. Scope Renewable refinery production capacity ... Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in Italy - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in Spain - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in France - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Petroleum Refining in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... microeconomic and macroeconomic factors including supply, demand and the health of global economies, crude oil is a highly volatile commodity. The US oil and gas production index has increased in the last few years, contributing ... Read More

  • Sugar Refining & Processing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk & Tariff Analysis & Forecasts

    ... Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, ... Read More

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