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National Petrochemical and Refiners Assocation

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Did You Know?

Refining separates crude oil into components used for a variety of purposes, from high-performance fuels to plastics.

The refining process begins with crude oil. Crude oil is unrefined liquid petroleum, which ranges in color from yellow to black, and may have a paraffin, asphalt or mixed base.

See the refining process animation courtesy of CVR Energy and learn about how a refinery works.