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A refinery processes crude oil into different components such as kerosene, gasoline, diesel, LPG (light petroleum gases), etc. A petrochemical plant is a chemical plant that will use a petroleum based feedstock, such as LPG or other products from a petroleum refinery to produce a chemical product, such as plastics for example.
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ProfessorRefineries are facilities that process crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other refined products, while petrochemical plants convert crude oil or natural gas into chemical products like plastics, fertilizers, and solvents. Refineries focus on separating and refining petroleum products, while petrochemical plants focus on producing chemicals and compounds from hydrocarbons.
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