The paper deals with the characteristics of refinery products handling and the present status of automation in the way of loading and unloading operation, storage and shipping.

The oilmen politely disagree, arguing that east Africa's economy can absorb only a fraction of the petrol and other products a full-sized refinery would turn out.

This customer is located in Sichuan Province, where refining capacity is limited refinery while demand for oil products continues to increase.