Refineries Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook, 2022-2026
The global crude distillation unit (CDU) capacity is at 105.6 million barrels per day (mmbd) in 2022. The market is expected to witness a growth of over 10% from 2022 to 2026. Asia’s CDU capacity is the highest among all regions globally followed by North America and Europe. Among countries, China, India, and Nigeria would be the top three countries globally for CDU capacity additions during the 2022 to 2026 outlook period.
Overview of the global refining industry
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What are the major projects announced in the global refining industry?
The major projects announced in the global refining industry are as follows:
Otsego
Otuasega is a hydroskimming-type refinery proposed in Nigeria with a total capex of $465 million. It is expected to start operations in 2025 with a capacity of 30 mbd. Yeringsco Refinery and Petrochemical Co Ltd is the operator as well as 100% equity holder of the refinery.
Kogo
The topping-type Kogo refinery is proposed to come online in Equatorial Guinea in 2024 with a capacity of 20 mbd. The project has a total capex of $205 million.
Um-Dabakir
The Um-Dabakir refinery is proposed to come online in Sudan in 2026. It is a topping-type refinery with a capacity of 20 mbd in 2026 and a total capex of $300 million.
Uturogu
The Uturogu refinery in Nigeria is expected to start operations in 2023 with a capacity of 10 mbd in 2026. This topping-type refinery has a total capex of $102.5 million. ND Western Ltd is the operator of the refinery. Petrolin Group and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Co Ltd are major equity holders with 44.95%, and 10.0%, respectively.
Ningo
The Ningo refinery in Ghana is expected to start operations in 2026 with a capacity of 5 mbd in 2026. This topping-type refinery has a total capex of $51.3 million. Ningo Oil Refinery Ltd is the operator as well as 100% equity holder of the refinery.
What are the key regions of the global refining industry?
The key regions of the global refinery industry are Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America, the Former Soviet Union (FSU), South America, Europe, and Oceania. Among these regions, Asia leads with the highest expansion capex globally followed by Africa and the Middle East.
Refining industry outlook in Africa
In Africa, the new build and expansion capex amount is expected to be spent by 22 countries during the 2022 to 2026 outlook period. About 22% of the region’s capex is expected to be spent by Nigeria alone, followed by South Africa. The key capex spending companies in the African refining industry on new build and expansion projects are Sonangol EP, Mestosync Energy, and Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Co
Refining industry outlook in Asia
More than 60% of the region’s capex is expected to be spent by India, China, and Indonesia. The key capex spending companies in Asia’s refining industry are Indian Oil Corp Ltd followed by PT Pertamina (Persero), and China Petrochemical Corp.
Refining industry outlook in Europe
In Europe, 8 countries will be working on the development of both new build and expansion projects during the 2022-2026 outlook period. The key countries in the region are the UK, Serbia, and Spain. Compania Espanola de Petroleos SAU leads the key European companies list followed by China National Petroleum Corp and Ineos Ltd.
Refining industry outlook in the FSU
In FSU, Russia would be the top spender, accounting for more than 60% of the region’s capex followed by Georgia during the outlook period. Rosneft Oil leads among the companies in the FSU followed by Gazprom and Geopars Ltd.
Refining industry outlook in the Middle East
Among the key countries in the region, Iraq and Iran together are expected to spend more than 63% of the region’s total capex. South Refineries leads the Middle East’s key companies list followed by Petro Tejarat Shahin Co and North Refineries Co.
Refining industry outlook in North America
Canada accounts for more than 50% of North America’s new build and expansion capex by 2026 followed by the US and Mexico. Pacific Future Energy and Sinocan Global Trade are the leading companies in this region.
Refining industry outlook in Oceania
In Oceania, Australia is the only country to spend the entire estimated capex on the Darwin condensate splitter-type refinery from 2022 to 2026. Darwin Clean Fuels Pty Ltd is the sole owner and operator of Oceania’s only upcoming refinery.
Refining industry outlook in South America
Brazil leads with the highest capex of more than 55% of South America’s capex on the development of upcoming and active refineries followed by Colombia and Ecuador. Refineria Colombiana Sebastopol SAS, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, and Noxis Energy Participacoes SA are the leading companies of the region.
Global refining industry, by region
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Which are the major companies in the global refining industry?
Some of the major refinery companies are Indian Oil Corp Ltd, PT Pertamina (Persero), China Petrochemical Corp, South Refineries Co, Sonangol EP, Sugih Energy International Pte Ltd, Saudi Arabian Oil Co, Rosneft Oil Co, Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd, and Mestosync Energy.
Among these companies, Indian Oil Corp Ltd has the highest share in the market followed by PT Pertamina (Persero) and China Petrochemical Corp.
Global refining industry, by major companies
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Market report scope
Market size (2022) | 105.6 mmbd |
CAGR | >10% |
Forecast period | 2022-2026 |
Key regions | Asia, Africa, Middle East, North America, Former Soviet Union (FSU), South America, Europe, and Oceania |
Key companies | Indian Oil Corp Ltd, PT Pertamina (Persero), China Petrochemical Corp, South Refineries Co, Sonangol EP, Sugih Energy International Pte Ltd, Saudi Arabian Oil Co, Rosneft Oil Co, Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd, and Mestosync Energy |
Scope
- Refinery CDU capacity by region for the period 2016 to 2026
- CDU new build and expansion capacity additions by key countries
- New build and expansion capex of refineries by region, key countries, and companies
- Regional new build and expansion capital expenditure outlook by key countries and companies
- New build and expansion capacity additions by region for coking, FCC, and hydrocracker units
- Key details of major new build refineries expected to start operations by 2026
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