Petrochemical Industry Collection

Oil barrels. Oil products are obtained from crude oil, which is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons

Residfiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the residfiner area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Chemical plant storage tanks. The industrial-scale manufacture of chemicals requires specialised engineering to meet a wide range of storage requirements

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

Oil refinery towers. An oil refinery is where crude oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons, is refined (separated) in parts called fractions

Pipestills at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. Atmospheric pipestill (right) and a vacuum pipestill (left). These are distillation towers (stills) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

Plastics factory C017 / 9427
Plastics factory. Manufacturing polyethylene film at the JSC Uraltermoplast plant, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Plastics factory C017 / 9428
Plastics factory. Workers on the secondary coloured plastic sorting line at the JSC Uraltermoplast plant, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Vacuum pipestill at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is a vacuum pipestill, a distillation tower (still) where the high-boiling point part of crude oil is refined into parts (fractions) such as fuel oil and bitumen

Catalytic cracker at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the catalytic cracking area. Catalytic cracking uses high temperature and a catalyst to break down (crack) heavy oil fractions into lighter, more useful oils

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Furnace at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the furnace where crude oil is heated to 470 degrees Celsius before it enters a distillation tower (still)

Gas compressor at an oil refinery
Oil refinery equipment. Gas compressor at an oil refinery. Gas compressors are usually used to compress a gas for transport

Oil refinery storage tank. This spherical tank is pressurized and contains liquified petroleum gas (LPG), one of the products from the refining of crude oil

Atmospheric pipestill at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is an atmospheric pipestill, a distillation tower (still) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

Oil refinery storage tanks at twilight. These spherical tanks are pressurized and contain liquified petroleum gas (LPG), one of the products from the refining of crude oil

Oil refinery silhouetted against the setting sun. An electricity pylon is at lower centre. An oil refinery is where crude oil is separated (refined) into parts (fractions)

Man-made pollution, conceptual artwork
Man-made pollution, conceptual computer artwork

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The petrochemical industry is a complex and vital sector that plays a significant role in our everyday lives. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, numerous products derived from this industry surround us. Oil barrels stand as silent sentinels, holding the lifeblood of the petrochemical industry. These reservoirs of potential fuel are transported to oil refineries where they undergo various processes to extract valuable components. The residfiner at an oil refinery works tirelessly, separating heavy residues from crude oil, ensuring maximum efficiency. Chemical plant storage tanks loom large, housing an array of chemicals waiting to be transformed into countless products. Skilled workers navigate their way through these massive facilities with precision and expertise, overseeing operations that keep the wheels turning. Pipestills at an oil refinery snake their way through intricate systems like veins carrying essential fluids. They facilitate distillation processes that separate crude oil into useful fractions such as gasoline and diesel fuel. In plastics factories C017 / 9427 and C017 / 9428, innovation takes shape as raw materials are molded into versatile plastic products that revolutionize industries worldwide. These factories serve as hubs for creativity and production, constantly pushing boundaries in design and functionality. Hydrofiners at oil refineries refine petroleum by removing impurities like sulfur compounds, ensuring cleaner fuels for transportation and energy generation. Catalytic crackers play a crucial role too; they break down heavy hydrocarbons into lighter ones used in gasoline production. Amidst it all are dedicated individuals - oil refinery workers who labor diligently day after day to ensure smooth operations within this vast industrial landscape. Their commitment ensures uninterrupted supply chains while prioritizing safety protocols every step of the way. As we gaze upon towering structures dotting the skyline - symbols of progress - let us not forget the immense contribution made by the petrochemical industry towards improving our quality of life. From transportation fuels to household essentials like plastics and packaging, this industry continues to shape the world we live in.