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Exploration & Extraction:

The first step in sourcing petroleum products involves exploration and extraction from oil fields around the world. Oil companies conduct seismic surveys and drilling operations to locate crude oil deposits. These can be located offshore, in deep-water reserves, or onshore. Once reserves are identified, drilling rigs are used to extract crude oil from beneath the earth’s surface.

Refining:

Crude oil is transported to refineries, where it undergoes refining processes such as distillation, cracking, and blending. These processes break down crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, and petrochemical feedstocks.

Supplier Networks:

Petroleum suppliers may be state-owned oil companies, large multinational corporations, or independent producers, depending on the region and the nature of the crude oil extraction. Sourcing strategies vary from long-term contracts to spot market purchases.

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Transportation Infrastructure:

Petroleum products are transported via pipelines, tanker trucks, railcars, and especially large tanker ships. In global trade, marine transportation is the most common method for shipping crude oil and refined petroleum products. Tanker ships can carry millions of barrels of crude oil across long distances, from oil-producing countries to refineries and markets around the world.

Pipeline Transportation:

For land-based transport, pipelines are commonly used to carry crude oil and refined products from extraction sites to refineries, storage facilities, and distribution hubs. Pipelines offer a cost-effective and reliable means of transporting large quantities over long distances.

Logistics Management:

Efficient logistics systems ensure that petroleum products are moved from extraction points to refineries, and from refineries to international shipping routes, using real-time tracking and monitoring systems.

Storage

Refinery Storage:

Refined petroleum products are stored in large tanks within refineries, where products are kept at regulated temperatures and pressures to maintain quality. Some refineries also operate floating storage units in ports, enabling a flexible supply system.

Terminal and Tanker Storage:

Once the petroleum products are refined, they are often stored in large terminal tanks located near major ports and distribution hubs. These tanks can store millions of barrels of various products. Some facilities are equipped with blending tanks to mix different grades of products to meet market demand.

Strategic Reserves:

Governments and large corporations often maintain strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) to ensure a buffer supply during disruptions. These reserves are stored in underground caverns, tanks, or other secure locations.

Delivery

Distribution Channels:

Petroleum products are delivered from storage facilities to end-users via pipelines, railways, tanker trucks, or smaller vessels. For example, refined products like gasoline and diesel are delivered to retail gas stations through tanker trucks.

Global Markets:

Crude oil and refined petroleum products are distributed globally, with countries and companies engaging in the import/export of energy. The end products may reach consumers directly (e.g., gas stations for fuel) or industrial sectors (e.g., power plants, airlines, etc.).

Consumer Delivery:

End users, including consumers and industries, receive petroleum products via retail outlets, airports, ports, and industrial supply systems, based on the market demand and contract terms.