Oil Refineries

Definition

Oil refineries are industrial facilities that process crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel. They use complex refining processes to separate and purify different components of crude oil.

Related terms

Crude Oil: Unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs.

Petrochemicals: Chemical compounds derived from petroleum used in manufacturing plastics, fertilizers, and other products.

Distillation: A refining process that separates different components of crude oil based on their boiling points.