Fuel Refiner Guide
Complete guide to fuel refining (OilRush) on Justified DarkRP - drilling for oil, burning, pumping, and selling fuel
Fuel Refiner
Fuel Refiner is an interactive production job where you drill for oil, burn off gas, pump the crude, and refine it into sellable fuel. It requires active attention and has a big upfront investment, but pays well for dedicated players.
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The Full Process
Get Equipment
Buy Build Kits from the F4 menu to unlock the machines.
Find an Oil Spot
Head to the beach area where oil pits are located.
Drill Down
Place a Drill Tower on an oil spot and feed it Pipes. You need to drill through many pipes to hit oil.
Burn Gas (if present)
If you see green gas, place a Burner to clear it before pumping.
Pump the Oil
Replace the drill with a Pump and attach an empty barrel to collect crude oil.
Refine into Fuel
Take the oil barrel to a Refinery and convert it into Petrol or Diesel.
Sell the Fuel
Take your refined fuel barrel to "The Beast" (Fuel Buyer NPC) and sell it.
Equipment Overview
| Machine | Purpose | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Tower | Drills down to reach oil | 2 max |
| Burner | Burns off natural gas before pumping | 1 max |
| Pump | Extracts oil from the ground | 3 max |
| Refinery | Converts oil into petrol/diesel | 2 max |
You'll also need:
- Pipes — Feed into the drill tower continuously
- Barrels — Collect oil and refined fuel
Drilling
Setting Up the Drill
- Buy a Drill Tower from your build kit
- Place it on an oil spot (beach area)
- Press E to start
- Feed pipes into the drill continuously
Burning Gas
When you hit the oil layer, there may be natural gas (green gas) that needs to be burned off first.
Place a Burner next to the drill hole
The burner automatically starts burning the gas
Wait for all gas to clear
Watch for overheating — stay nearby to manage it
Overheat Warning
Burners can overheat and explode if left unattended. Monitor them!
Pumping Oil
Once gas is cleared:
Remove/disassemble the drill tower
Place a Pump on the oil spot
Attach an empty barrel to collect oil
Wait for the barrel to fill with crude oil
Oil spots have limited oil. When depleted, move to a new spot.
Refining
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place an oil barrel on the input side of the refinery |
| 2 | Place an empty barrel on the output side |
| 3 | Select fuel type FIRST (Petrol, Diesel, Premium Diesel) |
| 4 | Start the conversion |
Select Before Converting!
Choose your fuel type before starting. Changing mid-conversion wastes barrels.
Fuel Types
| Fuel | Notes |
|---|---|
| Petrol | Standard fuel |
| Diesel | Higher value |
| Premium Diesel | Best payout (may require VIP) |
Upgrades
All machines should be upgraded for better performance:
| Upgrade Benefit | Effect |
|---|---|
| Speed | Faster drilling, burning, pumping, refining |
| Capacity | Hold more pipes/oil |
| Anti-Jam | Reduce jam/overheat chance |
Upgrades are expensive but essential. This job is best for long sessions.
Selling
Take your refined fuel barrels to "The Beast" (Fuel Buyer NPC):
- Press E on the barrel to pick it up
- Walk to the NPC (near spawns)
- Press E to sell
Price Fluctuation
Fuel prices fluctuate between 75% and 150% of base value. Check before selling!
Tips for Success
Base machines are slow and jam frequently. Invest in upgrades early.
You can operate multiple drill towers simultaneously for faster production.
Drills jam, burners overheat. This job requires attention — don't AFK.
You'll go through many pipes. Buy plenty before starting.
Choose petrol/diesel BEFORE converting to avoid wasting barrels.
Setup takes time and upgrades are expensive. Commit to a longer play session.
Oil spots run dry. Be ready to relocate to a new spot.
Common Problems
Cause: High base jam chance.
Solution: Buy anti-jam upgrades and stay nearby to repair quickly.
Cause: Overheated and wasn't managed.
Solution: Monitor the burner and cool it when it starts overheating.
Cause: Pump wasn't placed fast enough after drilling.
Solution: Have your pump ready. Oil leaks when not capped!
Cause: Started conversion before selecting fuel type.
Solution: Always select the fuel type before adding oil.
Cause: Setup time and upgrade costs eat into profit.
Solution: This job pays off during long sessions. Fully upgrade, then grind.
Quick Reference
- Location: Beach area with oil spots
- Machines: Drill → Burner (if gas) → Pump → Refinery
- Pipes needed: 32-40 to hit oil
- Barrel capacity: 160L
- Max active drill holes: 3
- Fuel types: Petrol, Diesel, Premium Diesel
- NPC price range: 75% - 150%
- Drop on death: Yes, fuel barrels drop
Values May Vary
Prices, machine speeds, and upgrade costs may be adjusted. Check in-game for current values.