Petroleum Refining
Maintaining the viability of the U.S. petroleum refining industry requires continuous improvement in productivity and energy efficiency. The U.S. refining industry has worked with AMO to provide a range of resources that can provide energy and cost savings for the industry.
Analytical Studies & Other Publications
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Manufacturing Energy and Carbon Footprints provide a mapping of energy use, energy loss, and carbon emissions for selected industry sectors.
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Energy and Environmental Profile of the U.S. Petroleum Refining Industry
(2007)
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Petroleum Refining
The United States is the largest, most sophisticated producer of refined petroleum products in the world.
Challenges for the refining industry include lower-quality crude oil, crude oil price volatility, and environmental regulations that require cleaner manufacturing processes and higher-performance products.
Documents for historical reference
Profile of the Petroleum Refining Industry in California (2004)
Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Petroleum Refineries in California (2004)
Energy Use, Loss and Opportunities Analysis: U.S. Manufacturing & Mining (2004)
Technology Roadmap for the Petroleum Industry, Draft 2000
Technology Vision 2020: A Technology Vision for the U.S. Petroleum Industry