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| Fawley Oil Refinery map |
| Situated on the west shore of Southampton
Water, Fawley is the largest refinery in the UK, covering some 5 square
miles and supplying 15% of the UK's oil products. Refining activity on
the site dates back to 1921, with the first main expansion coming in 1951
when Esso brought on stream a new refinery with a capacity of 5.5 million
tonnes per year. Exxon Mobil Corporation website |