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Net imports have generally increased since 1985 while U.S. production fell and consumption grew.

Consumption, Production, and Import Trends (1950-2006)

Western Hemisphere nations provide about half of our imported petroleum.

Sources of U.S. Petroleum Imports (2006)

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov

Top 10 Largest Refineries in the World

Name of Refinery Location bspd

Paraguana Refining Complex (CRP) - Amuay and Cardón Venezuela 940,000
SK Energy Co., Ltd. South Korea 840,000
Reliance Industries I1 Jamnagar, India 661,000
GS Caltex South Korea 650,000
ExxonMobil Singapore 605,000
Reliance Industries II1 Jamnagar, India (under construction) 580,000
ExxonMobil Baytown, TX, USA 557,000
S-Oil South Korea 520,000
Hovensa LLC Virgin Islands 495,000
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, USA 493,500


SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oil_refineries