Top 10 largest oil refineries in the world

2026-02-12 - 14:08

In the era of crude oil, some refineries stand out as giants, processing hundreds of thousands of barrels per day and fueling economies worldwide. Here’s a look at 10 of the largest oil refineries on the planet. Jamnagar Refinery Complex – Gujarat, India The world’s largest refinery, Jamnagar spans 7,500 acres and processes 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd), supplying one-third of India’s oil needs. Owned by Reliance Industries, it includes hydrodesulphurisation, catalytic cracking, and TAME units. Paraguana Refinery Complex – Falcón, Venezuela With a capacity of 955,000 bpd, this complex combines Amuay, Cardón, and Bajo Grande refineries. Operated by PDVSA, it hosts the world’s largest flexicoker unit and produces most of Venezuela’s refined oil. Ulsan Refinery – Ulsan, South Korea SK Energy’s Ulsan facility handles 840,000 bpd, producing LPG, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt. The refinery features five distillation units, a paraxylene plant, and heavy oil upgrading facilities. Yeosu Refinery – Yeosu, South Korea GS Caltex’s Yeosu plant processes 775,000 bpd, with hydrocracker and base oil units. It converts heavy residues into lighter fuels like diesel and kerosene. Onsan Refinery – Ulsan, South Korea S-Oil’s Onsan refinery produces 669,000 bpd, including petrochemicals and lube base oil. Its Bunker-C Cracking Centre and CFU enhance quality and output. Dangote Refinery – Lagos, Nigeria Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote processes 650,000 bpd. The $19 billion complex is set to cut fuel imports and supply refined products across West Africa. Port Arthur Refinery – Texas, US Motiva Enterprises’ Port Arthur facility processes 600,000 bpd, producing gasoline, jet fuel, distillates, and chemicals. It played a key role in WWII fuel production. ExxonMobil Singapore Refinery Processing 592,000 bpd across Jurong and Pulau Ayer Chawan sites, the refinery includes steam crackers, aromatics, and chemical plants, supplying both local and export markets. ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery – Texas, US Baytown handles 584,000 bpd and spans 3,400 acres. It produces diesel, jet fuel, chemicals, and gasoline, integrating two chemical plants and a global technology centre. Ras Tanura Refinery – Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery processes 550,000 bpd. Its units include crude distillation, gas condensate processing, hydrocracker, and catalytic reforming, supplying both domestic and export markets.