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Upstream - Midstream - Downstream Infographic - Illustrates the value chain life cycle from drilling to end user.

1. Upstream: Exploration, production and field development of crude oil and natural gas.
2. Midstream: Processing, storage and transportation of produced hydrocarbons.
3. Downstream: Refining, processing, sales and distribution of refined products. Includes lubricants, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG as well as countless products made from petrochemicals used in our everyday lives.