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| ConocoPhillips Los Angeles Refinery is seen in a July 6, 2006 file photo. A push from Congress and the White House for huge increases in biofuels such as ethanol, is prompting the oil industry to scale back its plan for refinery expansions. That could keep gasoline prices high, possibly for years to come. AP File Photo |
Some facts on refineries and ethanol
By The Associated Press
Monday, June 18, 2007 1:09 PM PDT
Here are some facts on refinery gasoline production and ethanol use.
€ Number of U.S. refineries: 149
€ U.S. refinery gasoline production: 136 million gallons a day.
€ Gasoline demand: 143 million gallons a day (imports make up the difference)
€ Annual ethanol production today: 5 billion gallons.
€ Annual ethanol production requirements being considered by Congress: 15 billion gallons by 2015; 36 billion gallons by 2022.
Sources: National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, Renewable Fuels Association. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. |
