Small Refiner Bias Analysis

摘要

Development of an appropriate policy with regard to future government assistance to small refiners involves a number of considerations. This study does not attempt to address all of these in detail. Its primary purpose is to provide an appreciation of important factors influencing refining economics.nIn particular, the study focuses on the impact of differences in refinery size, refinery type (or complexity), and type of crude run. This is done through a detailed engineering and economic analysis of a wide range of possible refinery operations.