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What happens when global fuel supply gets tight, refinery margins explode, and aging refinery equipment is pushed beyond its comfort zone? In this episode of Refining Reality, Bill and Brian break down why refineries are running near maximum capacity, how crack spreads are driving aggressive utilization, and why the world’s demand for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and refined products is forcing operators to ask one dangerous question: can we turn the refinery dial past 10?
From Spinal Tap jokes to serious refinery economics, this episode connects the dots between crude oil constraints, refined product shortages, refinery utilization, plant reliability, and the hidden risks of running older assets at peak throughput. Bill and Brian also discuss how advanced process diagnostics can help refineries and petrochemical plants see inside vessels, towers, pipes, and equipment without unnecessary shutdowns, helping operators identify bottlenecks, reduce downtime, improve safety, and potentially unlock more capacity when every barrel matters.
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Hosted by Energy Rogue®: https://energyrogue.com/
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