öljynjalostustuotteet

öljynjalostustuotteet, also known as refined petroleum products, are substances derived from crude oil through a refining process. These products form the backbone of modern energy and industrial sectors. The primary refining process involves fractional distillation, where crude oil is heated and separated into various components based on their boiling points.

The most common and widely recognized oil products include gasoline, also known as petrol, which is used as fuel for internal combustion engines in vehicles. Diesel fuel is another significant product, powering diesel engines in trucks, buses, trains, and some cars. Kerosene finds its use as jet fuel for aircraft and also as heating oil in some regions.

Beyond fuels, refining produces lubricants essential for reducing friction in machinery. Asphalt, a byproduct of heavy crude oil distillation, is crucial for road construction and roofing. Other important oil products include petroleum coke, used as fuel and in industrial processes, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a versatile fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles.

The refining process also yields feedstocks for the petrochemical industry, which are then used to create a vast array of plastics, synthetic fibers, solvents, and fertilizers. The production and use of these oil products have profound economic and environmental implications, driving significant global trade and influencing energy policies and climate change discussions.