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These data identify and provide detailed information on petroleum refineries in the United States as of January 1, 2024.
- The Refinery Process
- Hazards of Refinery Accidents
- Texas and U.S. Refinery Production Information from 2015
Oil refining is a complex, multi-step process that transforms crude oil into useful products like gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals. The first step in the process is distillation, where crude oil is heated and separated into different components based on their boiling points. The lighter fractions, such as gasoline and kerosene, rise to the top...
Oil refineries are inherently dangerous due to the high pressures, temperatures, and flammable materials involved. Accidents can result in catastrophic fires, explosions, and chemical leaks, endangering both workers and nearby communities. Some of the hazards include flammable vapor releases, equipment failures, and human error, all of which can tr...
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1. U.S. Petroleum Refineries
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Shining a spotlight on refineries throughout the United States and Canada. This is the first phase of a project to provide greater transparency on the inputs and outputs of North America’s refineries.
Mar 27, 2022 · This interactive graphic uses data from Rextag to map out crude oil pipelines and refineries across the U.S. and Canada, showcasing individual pipeline diameter and daily refinery throughput.
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Jun 6, 2024 · The strike was the third on the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, which is located some 10 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. Two previous attacks in March and April also temporarily stopped...