Global conventional refining capacity grew only modestly from 2020 to 2025, constrained by economic implications from the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term demand uncertainty from decarbonization and EV adoption, and stringent environmental regulations. However, growth is expected to accelerate in 2026-2030 as large new projects are set to come online across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, supported by economic growth, urbanization, and rising fuel demand. Governments are also backing expansions to strengthen fuel security, reduce import reliance, and build export-oriented downstream value chains.
Scope
- Updated information on all active and upcoming (planned and announced) refineries globally.
- Provides key details such as refinery name, operator name, refinery type, and status for all active, suspended, planned, and announced refineries in a country.
- Provides an annual breakdown of new-build and expansion capital expenditure outlook by region and by key countries for the period 2020 to 2030.
Reasons to Buy
- Obtain the most up-to-date information available on all active, suspended, planned, and announced conventional refineries globally
- Identify growth segments and opportunities in the conventional refining industry
- Facilitate decision-making on the basis of strong conventional refinery capacity data
- Assess your competitor's conventional refinery portfolio
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
01. Global Conventional Refineries and Key Units Capacity Outlook
- Key Highlights
- Global Refining Capacity by Key Regions
- Regional Comparison of Refining Capacity and Average Nelson Complexity Index (NCI)
- Global CDU Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries by Region and Key Countries
- Global Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries by Region
- Key Global New Build Refineries
02. Global Conventional Refining Industry Capital Expenditure Outlook
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries by Region
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries by Key Countries and Key Companies
03. Major Project Announcements and Cancellations
- Key Project Announcements
- Stalled and Cancelled Projects
04. Asia Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in Asia by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in Asia
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in Asia by Key Countries and Key Companies
05. North America Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in North America by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in North America
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in North America by Key Countries and Key Companies
06. Middle East Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in the Middle East by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in the Middle East
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in the Middle East by Key Countries and Key Companies
07. Europe Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in Europe by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in Europe
- Regional Comparison of Refining Capacity and Average Nelson Complexity Index (NCI)
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in Europe by Key Countries and Key Companies
08. FSU Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in the FSU by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in the FSU
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in the FSU by Key Countries and Key Companies
09. South America Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in South America by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in South America
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in South America by Key Countries and Key Companies
10. Africa Conventional Refining Industry Outlook
- Refining Capacity in Africa by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions Through New and Existing Refineries in Africa
- New Build and Expansion Capex of Refineries in Africa by Key Countries and Key Companies
11. Conventional Refining Industry Outlook in Other Regions
- Refining Capacity in the Caribbean by Key Countries
- Refining Capacity in Oceania by Key Countries
- Refining Capacity in Central America by Key Countries
- Key Unit Capacity Additions and Capex Through New and Existing Refineries in Central America
12. Appendix
- Abbreviations and Definitions
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