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EIA: At least 9 new refinery projects to come online before end of 2023 in Asia and Middle East; 2.9 MMb/d

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The new refinery projects would increase production of refined products, such as gasoline and diesel, and in turn, they might reduce the current high prices for these products. A new 230,000 b/d refinery is set to come online in Duqm, Oman, likely in early 2023.

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EIA: New refineries will increase global refining capacity in 2022 and 2023; China leads

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Less petroleum demand and the associated lower petroleum product prices encouraged refinery closures, reducing global refining capacity, particularly in the United States, Europe, and Japan. The refinery’s return is likely to decrease petroleum product prices and increase supply, particularly in south and southeast Asian markets.

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