Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products

NACE v2.1 Code: C19.2

About manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products

NACE code 19.2, 'Manufacture of refined petroleum products', represents a critical industry within the broader energy and manufacturing sectors. This industry is responsible for transforming crude oil and other feedstocks into a wide range of refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and lubricants. These refined products are essential for powering transportation, heating homes, and fueling industrial processes, making this industry a vital component of the global economy.

Production process

The manufacture of refined petroleum products typically involves a multi-step process. The first step is the distillation of crude oil, where the raw material is heated and separated into its various hydrocarbon components. These components are then further processed through techniques such as catalytic cracking, reforming, and hydrotreatment to produce the desired refined products. Advanced technologies, such as membrane separation and hydroprocessing, are also employed to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Production inputs

The primary input for this industry is crude oil, which is sourced from 06.1 Extraction of crude petroleum and 06.2 Extraction of natural gas operations. Other significant inputs include natural gas liquids, catalysts, and various chemicals used in the refining process. Specialized equipment, such as distillation towers, reactors, and storage tanks, are also essential for the efficient operation of petroleum refineries.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 'Manufacture of refined petroleum products' industry include gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and a range of lubricants and other specialty products. These refined petroleum products are then consumed by various other industries, such as 49.2 Freight transport by road, 49.5 Transport via pipeline, and 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms.

Revisions to 19.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 19.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (19.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 19.2.

Family tree for manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/19'>19: Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/19/2'>19.2: Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/19/1'>19.1: Manufacture of coke oven products</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/19/20'>19.20: Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products</a>"]


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