World Refining (WR)

World Refining is an industry-focused journal and trade publication dedicated to the global oil refining and petrochemical sector. It provides news, technical insights, and strategic analysis related to refinery operations, process technologies, and energy markets. Published by the Hart Energy Group, the journal primarily serves professionals working in petroleum refining, chemical engineering, and energy industries. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including refining processes, plant optimization, catalyst technologies, environmental compliance, and fuel quality improvements. It also highlights emerging trends such as cleaner fuel production, refinery modernization, and integration with petrochemical industries. Unlike traditional academic journals, World Refining places a strong emphasis on practical applications, industry case studies, and market intelligence. The journal has been indexed in databases such as Scopus for a limited period and is classified under process chemistry and technology. Its content is designed to support engineers, plant managers, and decision-makers in improving operational efficiency and adapting to changing global energy demands. Although its academic citation impact is relatively modest, it remains a useful resource for industry-specific knowledge and technical developments in oil refining.

World Refining (WR) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, refining processes, plant optimization, catalyst technologies, environmental compliance, fuel quality improvements, the journal primarily serves professionals working in petroleum refining, chemical engineering, energy industries, Its content is designed to support engineers, plant managers, and decision-makers in improving operational efficiency and adapting to changing global energy demands , Online , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 1087-4003, Established: 1996,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE