Refinery throughputs

 
Global crude runs increased by 1.8 million b/d or 2.4%
The non-OECD accounted for 85% of the crude run growth and for the first time, more than 50% of global throughputs. OECD crude runs grew for the first time since 2004, but were still below the level last reached in 1996. Global refinery capacity utilization rose to 81.5%.
Refinery utilization
Percentage
Refinery utilization - Percentage

Methodology

Refinery throughputs are based on the quantity of crude and condensate processed in atmospheric distillation units and condensate splitters.

The chart above shows refinery utilization by region.

Figures are in thousands of barrels per day.
 
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Historical data

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