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Title: The US petroleum refining industry in the 1980's

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6504843· OSTI ID:6504843

As part of the EIA program on petroleum, The US Petroleum Refining Industry in the 1980's, presents a historical analysis of the changes that took place in the US petroleum refining industry during the 1980's. It is intended to be of interest to analysts in the petroleum industry, state and federal government officials, Congress, and the general public. The report consists of six chapters and four appendices. Included is a detailed description of the major events and factors that affected the domestic refining industry during this period. Some of the changes that took place in the 1980's are the result of events that started in the 1970's. The impact of these events on US refinery configuration, operations, economics, and company ownership are examined. 23 figs., 11 tabs.

Research Organization:
USDOE Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Oil and Gas
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/EI
OSTI ID:
6504843
Report Number(s):
DOE/EIA-0536; ON: DE91001726
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English