5 Countries With The Largest Refining Capacity

1. United States

Refining Capacity: 17.94 mb/d

The United States has the world’s largest refining capacity, with 17.94 million barrels of crude oil processed daily, as of 2021. This accounts for roughly 20% of the world’s total refining capacity. The United States has a large and diverse refining capacity that is capable of processing a variety of crude oils into the products needed for domestic consumption. This capacity is expected to remain strong in the coming years, as the use of petroleum products continues to persist in the United States.

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