Welcome to the Refinery Reference Desk.
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Improve your understanding of the downstream sector with this comprehensive resource, which explains industry terminology and concepts. To begin, search key terms using the search bar above or click a letter to browse alphabetically.
Use the quick links below to explore:
- What a refinery does
- Major refinery process units
- Crude oil grades and the qualities that drive their market values
- Major refined products, their uses, and how they are made
- A list of refining companies and their individual refineries
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