5 States With The Largest Refining Capacity

In this article, we are going to look at 5 states with the largest refining capacity. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the refining sector and what some of the key players in the US are up to, you can go to 12 States With The Largest Refining Capacity.

5. Washington

Refining Capacity: 643,900 b/cd

Washington is home to 5 refineries, and the state has a total refining capacity of 643,900 barrels of crude oil per calendar day. The 5 refineries in Washington are crucial for providing energy to fuel the regional economy.

4. Illinois

Refining Capacity: 1,038,515 b/cd

Illinois is the first state in our list with a total refining capacity that reaches above the 1 million barrels per day mark. Ranking at number 4 in our list of states with the largest refining capacity, Illinois has 4 refineries that can jointly process 1,038,515 barrels of crude oil per calendar day.

3. California

Refining Capacity: 1,665,930 b/cd

There are 11 operating refineries in California. With a total refining capacity of 1,665,930 barrels of crude oil per calendar day, California ranks third in the list of states with the largest refining capacity. The state is also one of the biggest consumers of jet fuel and motor gasoline among the 50 US states.

2. Louisiana

Refining Capacity: 2,774,097 b/cd

Louisiana is home to 13 operating oil refineries, and some of the biggest oil refineries in the US. Coming in as the state with the second largest refining capacity, Louisiana has a combined refining capacity of 2,774,097 barrels of crude oil per calendar day. Louisiana’s oil refineries account for around one-sixth of the country’s total refining capacity.

1. Texas

Refining Capacity: 5,553,274 b/cd

With a refining capacity of 5,553,274 barrels of crude oil per calendar day, Texas tops our list of 12 states with the largest refining capacity. Home to 23 operating refineries, Texas also has more oil in its basins and reserves than any other state in the US. On average, the state of Texas produces around 30% of the country’s total oil capacity.

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