• Why is oil refining important to the petrochemical industry?
  • Because it is in oil refineries, in these true transformation industries, that we produce diesel, gasoline, aviation kerosene, cooking gas and many other products that you use every day. Byproducts obtained from oil refining, in turn, can also be used as raw material for the petrochemical industry to create countless other products.
  • What is the Gabriel Passos refinery?
  • It processes 32,000 m3/day and mainly serves the regional market, with a focus on maximizing diesel oil production. The Gabriel Passos Refinery, also known as Regap, completed 55 years of operation in March 2023 and is one of the most important and relevant undertakings in the history of Minas Gerais.
  • What is Petrobras reftop – world class refining?
  • In 2023, we will introduce the new Premium Petrobras gasoline, with high performance and 40% less sulfur. The RefTOP – World Class Refining program brings a set of initiatives that aim to position Petrobras among the best oil refining companies in the world in terms of energy efficiency and operational performance.
  • What is refining in edible oil processing?
  • Refining is the last step in edible oil processing. We are committed to making every drop of oil safe, healthy and nutritious. Value-adding by-products may be produced from processing stages like Degumming, Neutralization, Bleaching, Dewaxing/Winterization and Deodorization.
  • Where is the Alberto Pasqualini refinery located?
  • The Alberto Pasqualini Refinery is installed in an area of 580 hectares in the municipality of Canoas-RS. It processes 32,000 m3/day and mainly serves the regional market, with a focus on maximizing diesel oil production.
  • What products can be made from oil refining?
  • Byproducts obtained from oil refining, in turn, can also be used as raw material for the petrochemical industry to create countless other products. Just look around you, the results of this are everywhere: PET bottles and various types of packaging. Medication. Carpets, fabrics and furniture. Car parts. Glasses and contact lenses. Tires.