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of the refining base and demand, as well as stricter quality specifications for both
domestic and exported products. Significant additions are also projected for the FSU
(2.9 mb/d), in line with the tightening of domestic quality standards in that region,
and the need to produce diesel to ULS standards for export to Europe. The lowest
desulphurization capacity additions are projected for the US & Canada and Europe
where almost all transport fuels are already at ULS standards.
Figure 7.7 relates desulphurization capacity additions to the key groups of refined
products. It indicates that between 2011 and 2035, more than 60% of global
desulphurization capacity additions – or almost 14 mb/d – are for the desulphurization
of middle distillates, while the bulk of the remainder is for gasoline sulphur
reduction (6 mb/d).
Figure 7.7
Figure 7.10
Desulphurization capacity requirements by product and region, 2011–2035
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4
2
0
mb/d
US &
Canada
Vacuum gasoil/residual fuel
Middle distillates
Gasoline
Latin
America
Africa Europe FSU Middle
East
China Other
Asia
Finally, continuing expansions are needed for catalytic reforming and isomerization
units. These are driven in part by rising gasoline pool octanes. They also enable
additional naphtha – including from condensates – to be blended into gasoline.
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