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CHEMICAL PROCESSING REVIEW THESE REFINERY BEST PRACTICES

July 23, 2019

petroleum refining is a highly energy-intensive process using both purchased energy (gas and electricity) and byproduct streams from the refining processes. Energy use accounts for approximately 50% of refining costs. As major energy suppliers, refineries must report and monitor self-consumption of energy as a percentage of their total crude intake for processing. A modern refinery is a highly complex but integrated system, separating as well transforming heavier hydrocarbons into saleable fuels and chemicals.

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