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Does re-refining used oil have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions?

April 26, 2017emissions Gas greenhouse impact Oil Used

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Does re-refining used oil have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions?

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Yes! Re-refining is an energy-efficient and environmentally beneficial method of managing used oil. Re-refining used motor oil takes only 1/3 the energy of refining crude oil to lubricant quality. The statistic regarding energy efficiency and re-refined oil is derived from the fact that re-refined oil does not need to be: • explored for • drilled for • pumped out of the ground • shipped/transported hundreds and/or thousands of kilometers • does not require as many steps in the refining process as crude oil.