Light sweet crude oil is a valuable form of crude oil with low sulfur and wax content, making it easier to process and convert into high-demand fuels. Refineries prefer it, but shortages can cause a drop in fuel quality and higher prices for consumers. Light sweet crude oil is a particularly sought-after form of crude […]
Sweet crude oil is a type of petroleum with low sulfur content, producing high amounts of naphtha and fuel oil during refining. It is easier to pump and transport than heavy crude, making it more desirable. It is found in many places worldwide, including the US, North Africa, and the North Sea. Crude oil is […]
Crude oil analysis evaluates the properties of a sample to determine its value and plan for refining. Chemists perform tests to identify impurities and usable components. The evaluation determines the final rating of the oil, and traders and refineries use it to determine pricing and processing plans. Government agencies may also use tests to assess […]
Light crude oil has low specific gravity, low viscosity, and high API gravity. It contains high percentages of compounds that can be refined into gasoline and fuel oil, making it more valuable than heavy crude oil. WTI, Brent Crude, and Dubai Crude are considered light crude. Light and sweet crude oil is the most valuable […]
Crude oil scrubbing cleans oil tanker storage tanks using crude oil as a solvent, dissolving sediment back into the liquid oil for land-based storage. This method is required by law since the late 1970s and reduces pollution and cargo waste. It has replaced the old method of using high-pressure seawater pipes, which resulted in contaminated […]
Crude palm oil (CPO) is extracted from palm kernels and contains non-edible components. Purification removes these components, making the oil edible and salable. Malaysia and Indonesia produce 80% of the world’s palm oil, with some refining done in these countries. Palm oil, an oil extracted from palm kernels, is one of the few natural oils […]
Heavy crude oil is denser and harder to transport and refine than light crude oil. It contains more carbon and impurities, releasing more carbon dioxide during production. Heavy crude oil is often found near tar sands and is priced lower than light crude. Venezuela has the largest deposits of heavy crude oil in the world. […]
