# Tar processing (technology) internal name `tar-processing` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing/ ## Cost 60 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each. ## Requires (2) - [Concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/concrete.md) - [Engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/engine.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Creosote](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/creosote.md) - [Evaporation processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-processing-machines-1.md) ## Unlocks (11 recipes) ### Gasoline (`anthracene-gasoline-cracking`) - 4 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 50 × [Anthracene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anthracene-oil.md) - Results: 20 × [Gasoline](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/gasoline.md), 5 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Aromatics (`light-oil-aromatics`) - 2 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 50 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md) - Results: 50 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 25 × [Gasoline](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/gasoline.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Coke (`pitch-refining`) - 5 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 100 × [Pitch](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pitch.md), 100 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md) (≥250°C) - Results: 10 × [Hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen.md), 20 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md), 20 × [Naphthalene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/naphthalene-oil.md), 30 × [Anthracene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anthracene-oil.md), 10 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Quenching Tower MK 01 (`quenching-tower`) - 1 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 50 × [Concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concrete.md), 50 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 1 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 2 × [Pump](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pump.md) - Results: 1 × [Quenching Tower MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/quenching-tower.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Stone brick (`sand-brick`) - 2 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 30 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md), 35 × [Rich clay](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-clay.md) - Results: 20 × [Stone brick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-brick.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Stone brick (`stone-brick-2`) - 2 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 50 × [Pitch](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pitch.md) - Results: 4 × [Stone brick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-brick.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Carbon dioxide (`tar-distilation`) - 2.5 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 350 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md) - Results: 500 × [Flue gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/flue-gas.md), 100 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 1 × [Rich clay](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-clay.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Tar processing unit MK 01 (`tar-processing-unit`) - 1 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 3 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 20 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 20 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 3 × [Stone furnace](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-furnace.md), 7 × [Air-core inductors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/inductor1.md) - Results: 1 × [Tar processing unit MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tar-processing-unit.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Tar quenching (`tar-quenching`) - 2 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 500 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md), 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Results: 500 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md), 150 × [Flue gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/flue-gas.md), 250 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md), 2 × [Soot](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soot.md) - Made in: Quenching Tower MK 01, Quenching tower MK 02, Quenching tower MK 03, Quenching tower MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Tar refining bottoms (`tar-refining`) - 5 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 100 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md), 100 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md) (≥250°C) - Results: 30 × [Middle oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/middle-oil.md), 24 × [Creosote](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/creosote.md), 75 × [Anthracene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anthracene-oil.md), 140 × [Pitch](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pitch.md) - Made in: Tar processing unit MK 01, Tar processing unit MK 02, Tar processing unit MK 03, Tar processing unit MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md) ### Tar refining tops (`tar-refining-tops`) - 4 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 100 × [Middle oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/middle-oil.md), 100 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md) (≥250°C) - Results: 50 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md), 50 × [Carbolic oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbolic-oil.md), 100 × [Naphthalene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/naphthalene-oil.md) - Made in: Tar processing unit MK 01, Tar processing unit MK 02, Tar processing unit MK 03, Tar processing unit MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md)