# Oil extraction (technology)

internal name `oil-processing` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing/

## Cost

360 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Light oil processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/light-oil-mk01.md)

## Leads to (3)

- [Flammables](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/flammables.md)
- [Nitrobenzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nitrobenzene.md)
- [Nylon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nylon.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Benzene (`btx-to-benzene`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [BTX](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/btx.md), 200 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md), 1 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md)
- Results: 200 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md)
- Made in: Multi-purpose cracker MK 01, Multi-purpose cracker MK 02, Multi-purpose cracker MK 03, Multi-purpose cracker MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Oil extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing.md)

### Methane (`btx-to-methane`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 200 × [BTX](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/btx.md), 450 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md), 1 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md)
- Results: 300 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Multi-purpose cracker MK 01, Multi-purpose cracker MK 02, Multi-purpose cracker MK 03, Multi-purpose cracker MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Oil extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing.md)

### Syngas (`naphtha-to-syngas`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 150 × [Naphtha](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/naphtha.md), 800 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md), 1 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md)
- Results: 400 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md)
- Made in: Multi-purpose cracker MK 01, Multi-purpose cracker MK 02, Multi-purpose cracker MK 03, Multi-purpose cracker MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Oil extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing.md)

### Organic solvent (`organic-solvent2`)

- 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Acetone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetone.md), 100 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md)
- Results: 100 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md), 50 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Oil extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing.md)