# Fuel Refiner Guide

> Coming soon to Justified DarkRP: the Fuel Refiner job. How drilling for oil, burning off gas, pumping and selling fuel will work.

Source: https://justified.gg/wiki/jobs/fuel-refiner (Justified DarkRP wiki, updated 2026-10-11)

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## Fuel Refiner

Coming Soon

The Fuel Refiner job isn't on the live server yet. This guide shows how it works, so you're ready on day one.

Fuel Refiner (`/fuelrefiner`) is an interactive production job. You drill for oil, burn off gas, pump the crude, and refine it into fuel. It needs active attention and a big upfront investment, but pays well for dedicated players.

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## The Full Process

### Get Equipment

Buy a **BuildKit** from the F4 menu and choose which machine to build from it.

### Find Open Ground

Drills go on any dirt, sand or grass. They won't go on concrete.

### Drill Down

Place a **Drill Tower** and feed it **Pipes**. You need to drill through 25 to 45 pipes to hit oil.

### Burn Gas (if present)

If the hole has gas, place a **Burner** on it to clear the gas before pumping.

### Pump the Oil

Replace the drill with a **Pump** to bring up crude oil.

### Refine into Fuel

A Pump feeds your nearest **Refinery** by hose. Choose the fuel grade and it turns crude into fuel.

### Sell the Fuel

Take your fuel barrels to **The Smelter**, the Broker that buys fuel.

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## Equipment Overview

| Machine | Price | Limit | Purpose |
| - | - | - | - |
| **Drill Tower** | £5,000 | 2 | Drills down to reach oil |
| **Burner** | £4,000 | 1 | Burns off gas before pumping |
| **Pump** | £10,000 | 3 | Brings oil up from the ground |
| **Refinery** | £18,000 | 2 | Turns oil into fuel |

You build each machine from a **BuildKit** (£250). You'll also need:

- **10x Pipes** (£100): feed them into the drill tower
- **Barrels** (£100): each holds 160L of oil or fuel
- **Palette** (£100): carries up to 18 barrels

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## Drilling

SetupPipesProblems

### Setting Up the Drill

1. Build a **Drill Tower** from a BuildKit
2. Place it on dirt, sand or grass
3. Press E to start
4. Keep feeding it **pipes**

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## Burning Gas

When you hit oil, there may be **gas** in the hole that needs burning off first.

Place a **Burner** on the drill hole

The burner starts burning the gas

Wait for all the gas to clear

Watch for **overheating** and stay nearby to fix it

Overheat Warning

Burners can **overheat**. Keep an eye on them!

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## Pumping Oil

Once the gas is cleared:

Take down the drill tower

Place a **Pump** on the hole

The pump fills your nearest Refinery through a hose, or its own barrel when the refinery is full

Holes have **limited oil**. When one runs dry, drill a new one.

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## Refining

| Step | Action |
| - | - |
| 1 | Feed the **input** with oil, by hose from a pump or an oil barrel |
| 2 | Place an empty barrel on the **output** side |
| 3 | **Select the fuel grade FIRST** |
| 4 | Start the conversion |

Select Before Converting!

Choose your fuel grade **before** starting.

### Fuel Grades

Better grades are worth more for the same oil. Each grade has a Fuel Refiner level: below it you get less fuel.

| Grade | Level |
| - | - |
| **Low-Grade Petrol** | 0 |
| **Low-Grade Diesel** | 8 |
| **Refined Petrol** | 18 |
| **Refined Diesel** | 30 |
| **High-Octane Petrol** | 42 |
| **Synthetic Diesel** | 55 |

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## Upgrades

Buy modules for your machines to make them better:

| Upgrade Benefit | Effect |
| - | - |
| **Speed** | Faster drilling, burning, pumping, refining |
| **Capacity** | Hold more pipes and oil |
| **Anti-Jam** | Fewer jams and overheats |

You get half your money back if you sell a module.

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## Selling

Take your fuel barrels to **The Smelter**. Broker names change, so read the nameplate. The Fence buys anything, for less.

Price Changes

Each Broker's rate moves over time. Check before selling!

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## Tips for Success

### Upgrade your machines

Base machines are slow and jam often. Invest in modules early.

### Run several pumps

Up to three pumps can feed your refineries at once.

### Stay active

Drills jam and burners overheat. This job needs attention, so don't AFK.

### Keep pipes stocked

You'll go through a lot of pipes. Buy plenty before starting.

### Select the fuel grade first

Choose the grade BEFORE converting.

### Move when a hole runs dry

Holes run out of oil. Be ready to drill a new one.

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## Common Problems

### Drill won't place

**Cause:** You're not on open ground.

**Solution:** Drills go on dirt, sand or grass, not concrete or floors.

### Drill keeps jamming

**Cause:** Jams happen, more on deeper holes.

**Solution:** Buy anti-jam modules and stay nearby to repair quickly.

### Burner overheated

**Cause:** It overheated and nobody fixed it.

**Solution:** Stay near the burner and fix it when it overheats.

### Low fuel output

**Cause:** The grade is above your Fuel Refiner level.

**Solution:** Refine grades at your level until you level up.

### Not making much money

**Cause:** Setup time and upgrade costs eat into profit.

**Solution:** This job pays off in long sessions. Upgrade, then grind.

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## Quick Reference

- **Location**: any dirt, sand or grass
- **Machines**: Drill, Burner (if gas), Pump, Refinery
- **Pipes needed**: 25 to 45 to hit oil
- **Barrel capacity**: 160L
- **Fuel grades**: six, from Low-Grade Petrol to Synthetic Diesel
- **Sell to**: The Smelter
