PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Summary of Petroleum Products: Petroleum products are derived from crude oil through refining and are used across transportation, industry, power generation, and households. They vary by composition, application, and quality. Main Categories: 1. Fuels: - Gasoline (Petrol): For cars; available in different octane ratings. - Diesel (D2, EN590, AGO): For trucks, buses, generators. - Jet Fuels (Jet A1, JP54, JP5): For aviation use. - Fuel Oils (D6, M100): Heavy oils for ships, power plants. - LPG / LNG: Gaseous fuels for heating, vehicles, and industry. 2. Industrial Products: - Bitumen / Asphalt: Used in road construction and roofing. - Lubricants: Engine oils, greases. - Petrochemicals: Raw materials for plastics, fertilizers, chemicals. 3. Marine Fuels: - Marine Gas Oil (MGO): Clean-burning for ships. - Marine Diesel Oil (MDO): Blended, heavier than MGO. - Bunker Fuels: Heavy fuel oils for large vessels. 4. Special Products: - Kerosene: For lighting, heating, and some aircraft. - Glycerol, solvents, waxes: By-products used in industries.
