refiner

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"India is a big importer of oil. Interestingly, they're a big refiner as well," he said, adding that the supply of jet fuel had been affected by restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Valero Energy, a major refiner, closed its operation at Port Arthur, Texas, after a fire in a diesel processing unit on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Analysts at Tudor, Pickering, Holt recently raised earnings estimates sharply for the sector, now expecting average refiner profits of roughly 72 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a previously expected loss.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

For 19 out of 20 strategic minerals, the Asian country is the leading refiner, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

And then solitude, which gives men time to think, not to reason but to think; which gives their hearts peace to hear the echoes of nature, is a great refiner.

From The Hearts of Men by Fielding, H. (Harold)