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VARGAS, Rosío. International Aspects of the Refining Industry. Economía UNAM [online]. 2019, vol.16, n.48, pp.168-190.  Epub 09-Dez-2020. ISSN 1665-952X.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fe.24488143e.2019.48.495.

The work started from historical data (1965-2018) concerning the production and refining industry capacity at an international level in order to see the main countries participation in the total world supply and their growth. On the demand side, consumption trends were highlighted in countries and the main regions where it was clear that their current and future importance has been the result of the dynamic growth of their economies, such as Asia (Pacific and Central). The Middle East as the region of the greatest growth in production capacity to cover markets spreading out investments for refining projects in other latitudes. Of historical importance and with projection to the future, the United States will continue being important thanks to the increase of unconventional fuels supply. Analyze possible trends for the industry.

Palavras-chave : L11; L23; L7; L71; Refining industry; Regions; Demand; Trends.

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