Refinery Processes

Refinery processes involve transforming raw materials like crude oil into useful products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemicals. The process begins with crude oil being heated and separated into different components through distillation. These components are then processed further—removed impurities, converted into different products, or combined—to meet quality standards and demand. Refinery processes also include chemical treatments, such as cracking (breaking large molecules into smaller ones) and reforming (restructuring molecules), to optimize product yields. Overall, refining efficiently converts raw hydrocarbons into a variety of fuels and chemicals essential for transportation, industry, and everyday use.