Report Code : CVMI2312271 | Published Date : March 3, 2025
The global combination vacuum gas oil (VGO) market is experiencing steady growth, driven by the rising demand for transportation fuels, the resurgence of refining capacity expansion, and advancements in hydrocracking and fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) technologies. Valued at USD 43.8 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach USD 65.1 billion by 2031, growing at a 5.1% CAGR ClearView Market Insights, 2024. Three macro-trends are shaping the evolution of this sector:
Refining Technology Modernization
- Advanced hydrocracking units are enabling higher yields of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and jet fuels from VGO feedstocks.
- FCC technology upgrades, such as resid processing and improved catalyst formulations, are boosting gasoline and propylene output.
- Integrated process automation and real-time optimization systems are driving operational efficiency and product flexibility in VGO processing.
Geopolitical and Regulatory Tailwinds
- Stricter fuel quality standards (Euro VI, Tier 3) across regions are compelling refiners to invest in secondary processing units, raising VGO demand.
- Trade flow realignments due to Russian crude sanctions are creating new arbitrage opportunities for VGO trade, especially in Asia and the Middle East.
- Carbon intensity regulations are encouraging refiners to optimize VGO conversion efficiency and explore co-processing with renewable feedstocks.
Surging Petrochemical Integration
- Refineries are increasingly integrated with petrochemical complexes to convert VGO into high-value olefins and aromatics.
- Demand for propylene-rich FCC units is growing to support downstream polypropylene production.
- Expansion of steam cracker complexes in APAC is increasing VGO demand as a supplementary feedstock.
Product Innovation Deep Dive
Upgraded VGO for Clean Fuel Production
Technological innovations are enabling refiners to convert heavier VGO fractions into cleaner, high-performance fuels:
Hydrocracked VGO
- Exhibits 15% higher diesel yield and 30% reduction in sulfur content vs conventional FCC feedstocks.
- Used in advanced ULSD and aviation fuel formulations meeting global emission norms.
Additive-Enhanced VGO
- Customized additives improve hydrogen transfer and cracking kinetics for superior conversion rates.
- Enables co-processing with bio-feedstocks to produce renewable diesel.
Petrochemical Feedstock Optimization
Refiners are reconfiguring VGO cracking to align with downstream polymer-grade product requirements:
Propylene-Maximizing FCC
- Advanced zeolite catalysts driving 25% increase in propylene yields from VGO feed.
- Supports polypropylene capacity expansion in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Aromatics-Optimized Reformers
- Integration of VGO reforming units in petrochemical parks to maximize BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) production.
- Targets synthetic fiber and plastics value chains.
Regional Dynamics
North America
- Shale-driven light crude availability reduces reliance on VGO, shifting focus to export markets.
- U.S. Gulf refiners investing in resid hydrocrackers to maximize diesel and jet fuel yields.
Asia-Pacific
- Dominates global demand, accounting for 42% of VGO consumption in 2023.
- India and China scaling up FCC units to meet transportation and petrochemical feedstock needs.
Middle East & Africa
- Mega-refinery-petrochemical complexes like Duqm and Jazan increasing VGO utilization.
- VGO exports to APAC and Europe rising amid global supply chain reconfigurations.
Europe
- Decarbonization mandates are pushing refiners to integrate VGO with renewable and waste-derived feedstocks.
- VGO demand remains resilient in countries with hybrid refining-petrochemical infrastructure.
Industry-Specific Advancements
Hybrid VGO-Biofuel Blending
- Pilot projects using 10–15% bio-VGO blends show 20% lifecycle GHG emission reduction.
- Co-processing with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) yields stable diesel-range products.
AI-Driven Process Optimization
- Machine learning models are being used to predict VGO quality, cracking behavior, and yields.
- Digital twins of FCC units enable predictive maintenance and throughput tuning.
Competitive Landscape
Market Leaders
Company |
Specialization |
2024 Initiative |
Market Share |
ExxonMobil |
Hydrocracking & FCC Tech |
Expansion of Beaumont refinery FCC unit |
15% |
Chevron |
Clean Fuel Production |
Pilot co-processing of renewable VGO at Pascagoula refinery |
13% |
Sinopec |
Petrochemical Integration |
Launch of propylene-maximized FCC at Zhenhai facility |
12% |
Emerging Disruptors
- Reliance Industries: Deploying AI-enhanced cracking for VGO in Jamnagar.
- Neste: Exploring bio-VGO feedstock development and circular economy refining pathways.
Future Outlook
2024–2026
- Acceleration in FCC catalyst innovation for light olefins maximization.
- Commercial rollout of VGO-biofuel co-processing at scale in Europe and North America.
2027–2029
- Development of AI-native refineries using real-time VGO analytics.
- Strategic alliances between refiners and chemical companies to secure VGO feedstock.
2030+
- VGO-based renewable fuel production becomes mainstream with regulatory support.
- Next-gen FCC technologies enable near-zero sulfur gasoline and diesel production from heavy VGO.
Reasons To Buy

Scope

Key Players
- ExxonMobil Corporation
- Royal Dutch Shell plc
- BP plc
- Chevron Corporation
- TotalEnergies SE
Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Report
- 1. Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Overview
- 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
- 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
- 2.1 Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 2.1.1 By Type
- 2.1.2 By End-user Industry
- 2.1.3 By Application
- 2.1.4 By Technology
- 2.1.5 By Distribution Channel
- 2.1.6 By Region
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
- 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By End-user Industry, By Application, By Technology, By Distribution Channel, By Country
- 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By End-user Industry, By Application, By Technology, By Distribution Channel, By Country
- 3.4. Trends – By Type, By End-user Industry, By Application, By Technology, By Distribution Channel, By Country
- 3.5. PEST Analysis
- 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
- 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
- 3.8. Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
- 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
- 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
- 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.1 High Viscosity
- 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.2 Low Viscosity
- 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.3 Medium Viscosity
- 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.1 Refining
- 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.2 Petrochemical
- 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.3 Energy
- 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.1 Fuel Production
- 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.1 Conventional Refining
- 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.2 Advanced Refining
- 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.3 Green Refining
- 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 9.1 Direct Sales
- 9.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 9.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 9.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 9.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 9.2 OEM.
- 9.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 9.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 9.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 9.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.1 North America
- 10.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 10.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 10.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 10.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.2 Europe
- 10.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 10.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 10.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 10.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.3 Asia-Pacific
- 10.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 10.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 10.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 10.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.4 Latin America
- 10.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 10.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 10.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 10.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.5 Middle East & Africa
- 10.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 10.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 10.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 10.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 10.6 Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By End-user Industry, By Application, By Technology, By Distribution Channel, and Region, 2024 - 2031
- 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 11.1.1 High Viscosity
- 11.1.2 Low Viscosity
- 11.1.3 Medium Viscosity
- 11.2.1 Refining
- 11.2.2 Petrochemical
- 11.2.3 Energy
- 11.3.1 Fuel Production
- 11.3.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 11.3.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 11.4.1 Conventional Refining
- 11.4.2 Advanced Refining
- 11.4.3 Green Refining
- 11.5.1 Direct Sales
- 11.5.2 OEM.
- 11.6.1 United States
- 11.6.2 Canada
11.8 Regional Trends Analysis
11.9 North America Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 11.9.1 Company 1 (United States)
- 11.9.2 Company 2 (Canada)
- 11.9.3 Company 3 (Canada)
- 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 12.1.1 High Viscosity
- 12.1.2 Low Viscosity
- 12.1.3 Medium Viscosity
- 12.2.1 Refining
- 12.2.2 Petrochemical
- 12.2.3 Energy
- 12.3.1 Fuel Production
- 12.3.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 12.3.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 12.4.1 Conventional Refining
- 12.4.2 Advanced Refining
- 12.4.3 Green Refining
- 12.5.1 Direct Sales
- 12.5.2 OEM.
- 12.6.1 Germany
- 12.6.2 United Kingdom
- 12.6.3 France
- 12.6.4 Spain
- 12.6.5 Italy
- 12.6.6 Russia
- 12.6.7 Netherlands
- 12.6.8 Poland
- 12.6.9 Rest of Europe
12.8 Regional Trends Analysis
12.9 Europe Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 12.9.1 Company 1 (Germany)
- 12.9.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
- 12.9.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
- 13.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 13.1.1 High Viscosity
- 13.1.2 Low Viscosity
- 13.1.3 Medium Viscosity
- 13.2.1 Refining
- 13.2.2 Petrochemical
- 13.2.3 Energy
- 13.3.1 Fuel Production
- 13.3.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 13.3.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 13.4.1 Conventional Refining
- 13.4.2 Advanced Refining
- 13.4.3 Green Refining
- 13.5.1 Direct Sales
- 13.5.2 OEM.
- 13.6.1 China
- 13.6.2 Japan
- 13.6.3 India
- 13.6.4 South Korea
- 13.6.5 Australia & NZ
- 13.6.6 ASEAN
- 13.6.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
13.8 Regional Trends Analysis
13.9 Asia-Pacific Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 13.9.1 Company 1 (China)
- 13.9.2 Company 2 (Japan)
- 13.9.3 Company 3 (Japan)
- 14.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 14.1.1 High Viscosity
- 14.1.2 Low Viscosity
- 14.1.3 Medium Viscosity
- 14.2.1 Refining
- 14.2.2 Petrochemical
- 14.2.3 Energy
- 14.3.1 Fuel Production
- 14.3.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 14.3.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 14.4.1 Conventional Refining
- 14.4.2 Advanced Refining
- 14.4.3 Green Refining
- 14.5.1 Direct Sales
- 14.5.2 OEM.
- 14.6.1 Brazil
- 14.6.2 Mexico
- 14.6.3 Argentina
- 14.6.4 Peru
- 14.6.5 Colombia
- 14.6.6 Rest of Latin America
14.8 Regional Trends Analysis
14.9 Latin America Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 14.9.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
- 14.9.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
- 14.9.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
- 15.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 15.1.1 High Viscosity
- 15.1.2 Low Viscosity
- 15.1.3 Medium Viscosity
- 15.2.1 Refining
- 15.2.2 Petrochemical
- 15.2.3 Energy
- 15.3.1 Fuel Production
- 15.3.2 Chemical Feedstock
- 15.3.3 Petrochemical Manufacturing
- 15.4.1 Conventional Refining
- 15.4.2 Advanced Refining
- 15.4.3 Green Refining
- 15.5.1 Direct Sales
- 15.5.2 OEM.
- 15.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 15.6.2 UAE
- 15.6.3 South Africa
- 15.6.4 Egypt
- 15.6.5 Israel
- 15.6.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
15.8 Regional Trends Analysis
15.9 Middle East & Africa Global Combination Vacuum Gas Oil Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 15.9.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
- 15.9.2 Company 2 (UAE)
- 15.9.3 Company 3 (UAE)
- 16.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
16.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)- 16.2.1 ExxonMobil Corporation
- 16.2.2 Royal Dutch Shell plc
- 16.2.3 BP plc
- 16.2.4 Chevron Corporation
- 16.2.5 TotalEnergies SE
18. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms