Refinery Solution

Global refining is at a turning point. Shifting regional demand, growing sustainability pressures and rising energy security concerns are reshaping the industry. This report provides a forward-looking view of the refining sector through 2030, combining global context with in-depth analysis of the companies driving the transition. It benchmarks leading refiners including international oil majors, national oil companies and large independents across key operational metrics such as capacity, utilization, emissions intensity, and refinery complexity. The paper also dives into M&A trends and explores how these companies are adapting their strategies, upgrading assets and positioning for a lower-carbon energy future.   

Rystad Energy’s Refinery Database is a comprehensive, bottom-up asset-level database. It provides key insights into the refining sector by combining reported data with proprietary models to ensure accurate and reliable analysis.

Oil refining remains a key pillar of the oil and gas industry, maintaining central importance among stakeholders in the global energy landscape.

Our refinery database offers broad coverage of fundamental aspects of the refining sector, providing detailed insights into a vast range of active, closed, and upcoming assets from 2005 to 2050. With monthly resolution, it offers extensive insights into historical trends and future developments, ensuring a detailed and forward-looking perspective on the refining landscape.