Saudi Arabia is the leading OPEC member state in terms of refinery capacity. As of 2023, the country's refinery capacity amounted to some 3.3 million barrels per day. The second and third-highest refinery capacities of OPEC countries were Venezuela and Iran, respectively. In 2023, Venezuela's refinery capacity stood at roughly 2.3 million barrels per calendar day.
Refinery capacities of OPEC countries in 2012 and 2023
(in 1,000 barrels per day)
Figures as at year-end. Some figures were converted from barrels per
stream day. Capacity excludes condensate refineries.
* Total refinery capacity for Venezuela also includes upgrader refinery data.
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