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TotalEnergies refinery ramps up diesel and jet fuel to shield France from supply shocks

International
Published on 26 April 2026
TotalEnergies refinery ramps up diesel and jet fuel to shield France from supply shocks

A full tilt refinery may decide daily fuel availability

France’s biggest refinery, TotalEnergies’ Gonfreville-l’Orcher site, is operating at full capacity as disruptions from a Middle East conflict tighten global oil supplies. The plant is increasing diesel and jet fuel output to meet domestic demand, with Paris relying heavily on its continuous processing of millions of tonnes of crude each year.

  • TotalEnergies’ Gonfreville-l’Orcher refinery runs at full capacity
  • Diesel and jet fuel production is being increased to meet demand
  • Middle East conflict has disrupted global oil supply flows
  • The refinery plays a key role in fueling Paris
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