It was acquired by Esso in 1925, and it was rebuilt and extended in 1951. It is the largest oil refinery in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 330,000 barrels a day. References External links Fawley Parish Council Community website for Fawley Fawley Churches Welcome to Fawley - an introduction to Fawley's oil refinery from Exxon Mobil Fawley Ports and harbours of Hampshire Populated coastal places in Hampshire