Question

Why are many refineries located near major seaports? Name one example.

Answer 1

refineries are generally located near major seaports because sea water is used to extract crude oil. The oil can be easily exported also from sea links. For cooling process, large volume of water is needed which is easily available near seaports only and waste disposal is easy too.

eg. Paradip Oil Refinery, Paradip Port, Orissa

Answer 2

Refineries are one of the most important industrial sectors in the whole industrial ecosystem.

The objects and goods produced in these refineries are often exported into different foreign countries.

To decrease the transportation costs the refineries are located near the seaports.

For an example:

Paradip refinery in the Orissa.