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Refineries are concentrated on the West and Gulf coasts, primarily because of access to major sea transportation and shipping routes. Major refining states include Texas, Louisiana, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Value of Shipments for Top Refining States, NAICS 324 – 2000

State Value of Shipments
(billion dollars)		 Employment
(thousands)		 Percentage of Total
Gross State Product
Texas 62.5 20.0 1.0%
Louisiana 35.5 9.1 3.6%
California 25.8 12.4 0.5%
Illinois 14.6 5.6 0.4%
Pennsylvania 11.5 6.6 0.2%
New Jersey 10.3 3.4 0.6%

Source: DOC 2001b, BEA 2002




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