Are modular-mini refineries a good choice for oil producers?
Despite generally low return on investment, modular-mini refineries from simple diesel production units to more sophisticated refineries are increasingly becoming a choice of flexible and cost-effective supply for oil producers in remote regions, particularly in developing economies with reasonable to rich oil resources.
Can developing economies exploit modular-mini refineries for petroleum refining and product manufacture?
Dr Himmat Singh, former Chief Scientist at the CSIR¨CIndian Institute of Petroleum, has been investigating how developing economies can exploit modular-mini refineries for petroleum refining and product manufacture. Petroleum starts its life as crude oil: a black, tarry mess of chemical compounds that is of limited use in its natural state.
Are mini-refineries a viable supply option for crude producers in remote regions?
Despite the generally poor returns from petroleum refinery investment, modular mini-refineries, from simple diesel production units to more sophisticated cracking refineries are increasingly becoming a flexible and cost-effective supply option for crude producers in remote regions.
What are Indonesian mini refineries?
Indonesian mini refineries are a key part of the country¡¯s strategy to double oil output by 2025. There is growing national demand and problems with aging local facilities that mean production levels are falling. Mini refineries offer a quick route to high-value products and can help meet the need for increase capacity quickly.