Tag first modular refinery

The first modular refinery is a matter of some debate among historians and industry experts. However, one of the earliest examples of a modular refinery is often credited to be the "Modular Refinery" built by the company "Modular Refining Systems" (MRS) in the 1970s.

MRS was a US-based company that developed a modular refinery design that could be easily transported and assembled on-site, reducing the construction time and costs associated with traditional refinery projects. The company's modular refinery design consisted of a series of interconnected modules, each containing a specific process unit, such as distillation, hydrotreating, or catalytic cracking.

One of the earliest examples of an MRS modular refinery was built in 1974 at the Shell Oil Company's refinery in Martinez, California, USA. The refinery was designed to process 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and was constructed using 12 modules, each weighing around 1,000 tons.

Other early examples of modular refineries include:

It's worth noting that the concept of modular refineries has evolved over the years, and modern modular refineries are designed to be even more efficient, flexible, and scalable. Today, modular refineries are used in a wide range of applications, from small-scale, remote refineries to large-scale, integrated refining complexes.