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Heavy crudes vs. heavier burdens: Refining and the light-heavy price differential

Journal Article · · Energy Detente
OSTI ID:198228

Refiners around the world continue their watch as the crude oil slate gets generally heavier -- while the incentive to run it instead of lighter grades fluctuates within a pathetic band of US $2.00 bbl. This issue returns to the subject of light-heavy price differentials for crude oil and products. It appears that even a tiny differential will become more important in the future.

OSTI ID:
198228
Journal Information:
Energy Detente, Journal Name: Energy Detente Journal Issue: 10-11 Vol. 16; ISSN EDETDB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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