öljynjalostustuote

An oil refinery product, or "öljynjalostustuote" in Finnish, refers to any substance derived from the processing of crude oil. Crude oil, a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, is separated into various components through a series of physical and chemical processes within an oil refinery. These processes aim to extract valuable substances that can be used as fuels, lubricants, or raw materials for the chemical industry.

Common examples of oil refinery products include gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and kerosene. These are all primarily used as energy sources for transportation and heating. Other significant products include lubricating oils, which are essential for reducing friction in machinery, and asphalt, used for road construction.

Refineries also produce petrochemical feedstocks. These are less refined products that serve as building blocks for a vast array of manufactured goods, such as plastics, synthetic fibers, solvents, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. The specific output of a refinery depends on its configuration, the type of crude oil processed, and market demand. The transformation of crude oil into these diverse products is a fundamental process underpinning modern industrial economies and daily life.