Oil Gas Refining Industry Market Size

Global Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market Overview

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market Size was valued at USD 1451.5 Billion in 2022. The oil and gas refining industry market industry is projected to grow from USD 1532.49 Billion in 2023 to USD 2366.202 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.58% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).  Growing expenditures in building new oil refineries and modernizing existing ones, industrialization and oil refining technology advancements, and the global increase in petroleum demand are the main market drivers of industry revenue growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market Trends

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  Rising demand for refined fuel is driving the market growth

  
  

The rising demand for refined fuel is one of the main reasons behind the growth of the oil refining industry. Fuel and power generation are the main industries driving the growing global demand for refined petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, and petrol. Due to the expanding middle class and rising car ownership, developing Asian nations like China and India are anticipated to play a significant role in meeting this demand. Since 2010, the demand for oil has consistently increased globally, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In addition, the downstream gas and oil corporations are concentrating on building more refineries in order to fulfill this demand. Refinery capacity is to be increased by projects like the Visakh Refinery Modernization Project (VRMP) and the Thoothukudi oil refinery complex in India. The building of new refineries will increase the requirement for machinery and equipment maintenance, which will propel the expansion of the global oil refining market during the forecast period.

The refining of oil and gas has benefited greatly from technological breakthroughs in terms of overall productivity and operational efficiency. Automation is the process of carrying out operations that are typically completed by humans using robotics, sophisticated control systems, and sensors. Automated procedures in refining can improve safety, decrease human error, and streamline operations. The integration of digital technologies throughout the whole value chain is referred to as digitalization, on the other hand. This includes collecting, analyzing, and acting upon enormous volumes of real-time data through the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Digital technologies in refining provide for improved efficiency through process monitoring, equipment performance optimization, and predictive maintenance. Oil and gas refineries can save money, cut down on downtime, and improve overall operational resilience by implementing these technologies. Additionally, the industry is better equipped to react to shifts in regulations and market dynamics, which helps it adapt and prosper in a world that is changing quickly. Thus, driving the oil and gas refining industry market revenue.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market Segment Insights:

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Complexity Type Insights

The Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market segmentation, based on complexity type includes Topping, Hydro-Skimming, Conversion, and Deep Conversion. The deep conversion segment dominated the market because of the implementation of several laws governing the requirements for product quality, which promote the expansion of businesses. For instance, starting of January 2020, fuel oil used on shipboards cannot contain more sulfur than 0.50% m/m (mass by mass), according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Product Type Insights

The Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market segmentation, based on product type, includes Light Distillates, Middle Distillates, Fuel Oil, and Others. The light distillates category generated the most income because of the transportation industry's sharp increase in gasoline demand. The need for light distillates is expected to rise during the forecast period as a result of the developing nations' rapid industrialization and increasing urbanization, which have increased demand for gasoline-powered cars.

Figure 1: Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market, by Product Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Oil and Gas Refining Industry Fuel Type Insights

The Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market segmentation, based on fuel type, includes Gasoline, Gasoil, Kerosene, LPG, and Others. The gasoline category generated the most income. Transportation fuel in great demand that powers automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and a variety of other vehicles worldwide is gasoline, sometimes referred to as petrol in some areas. After crude oil is processed in oil refineries, gasoline is the refined product that is left behind. In order to create gasoline with certain qualities and functional traits, refinement entails distillation, mixing, and impurity removal.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Application Insights

The Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market segmentation, based on application, includes Transportation, Aviation, Marine Bunker, Petrochemical, Residential & Commercial, Agriculture, Electricity, Rail & Domestic Waterways, and Others. The transportation category generated the most income due to the global increase in demand for both passenger and commercial automobiles. The global fleet of vehicles (passenger and commercial) expanded from 56.3 million in 1999 to 77.6 million in 2020, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), marking a surge in output of 37.8%. Because of this, there has been a notable global spike in the demand for gasoline and gasoil, which is anticipated to fuel market expansion.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American oil and gas refining industry market area will dominate this market. The emphasis on sustainability, as demonstrated by companies' investments in greener technologies and the integration of renewable energy sources, is a significant trend in North America's oil and gas refining industry. In addition, the market can be significantly influenced by geopolitical factors such as trade ties and global energy supply dynamics.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: OIL AND GAS REFINING INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

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Europe oil and gas refining industry market accounts for the second-largest market share. Variables such as global energy consumption, environmental laws, and geopolitical changes can have a significant impact on the sector's future. The quantity of demand for the products produced by the EU refining industry will also undergo considerable changes until 2030, both in terms of the relative demand for gasoline and diesel and the absolute demand for each product. Further, the German oil and gas refining industry market held the largest market share, and the UK oil and gas refining industry market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 owing to the rapid economic expansion, urbanization, and industrialization of the region. Asia Pacific has become one of the key hubs for oil refining, with several significant countries playing significant roles in the global petroleum sector. Moreover, China’s oil and gas refining industry market held the largest market share, and the Indian oil and gas refining industry market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the oil and gas refining industry market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, oil and gas refining industry industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global oil and gas refining industry industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the oil and gas refining industry industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the oil and gas refining industry market are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations includes CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED, EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION, CHEVRON CORPORATION, HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED, PJSC LUKOIL OIL COMPANY, PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA, S.A., RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED, MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION, BP PLC, BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED, and ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC.

The integrated oil and gas business Exxon Mobil Corp. (ExxonMobil) finds, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. It produces, transports, trades, and sells petroleum products; refines crude oil; and makes lube base stocks and finished lubricants. In addition, ExxonMobil produces and sells a broad range of specialist goods in addition to commodity petrochemicals such as aromatics, olefins, and polyethylene and polypropylene plastics. It is run by a network of distribution hubs, industrial facilities, and transit networks.

The integrated oil and gas firm is called Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL). In addition to producing natural gas and oil, it also refines crude oil and markets and distributes petroleum products. The business prioritizes green energy as well. Light distillates, middle distillates, and various oil products are produced by it. Via a network of retailers, dealers, and distributors, BPCL markets its goods. Additionally, the business supplies gasoline to both domestic and foreign airlines. In India, it has refineries in Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, and Maharashtra. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is home to BPCL's headquarters.

Key Companies in the oil and gas refining industry market include

• CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION


• INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED


• EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION


• CHEVRON CORPORATION


• HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED


• PJSC LUKOIL OIL COMPANY


• PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA, S.A.


• RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED


• MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION


• BP PLC


• BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED


• ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Industry Developments

May 2023: The Russian oil behemoth, Rosneft, declared that it would be working with state-owned refiners in India to build a new refinery. This choice was made in response to the Indian government-run refiners' modification of the proposed USD 44 billion refinery project on the country's western coast.

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Market Segmentation

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Complexity Type Outlook

• Topping


• Hydro-Skimming


• Conversion


• Deep Conversion

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Product Type Outlook

• Light Distillates


• Middle Distillates


• Fuel Oil


• Others

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Fuel Type Outlook

• Gasoline


• Gasoil


• Kerosene


• LPG


• Others

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Application Outlook

• Transportation


• Aviation


• Marine Bunker


• Petrochemical


• Residential & Commercial


• Agriculture


• Electricity


• Rail & Domestic Waterways


• Others

Oil and Gas Refining Industry Regional Outlook

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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
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  • India
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America