Sulfur, coke, and crude quality -- Conclusion: US crude slate continues to get heavier, higher in sulfur

Journal Article · Mon Jan 09 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6680108

Swain, E J ^[1]

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1. Swain (Edward J.), Houston, TX (United States)

A review of the API gravity and sulfur content of crudes input to US refinery stills indicates a continuing trend toward processing poorer-quality crudes. Over the past 10 years, gravity has declined by 0.17[degree]/year, and sulfur content has increased 0.029 wt %/year. Additionally, as the production of US crudes continues to decrease, foreign crude oils will be imported in greater quantities to fill the needs of US refineries. A review of the historical data on foreign crude oils indicates that, in the coming years, foreign crudes imported into the US will become heavier. Refiners on the East Coast and Gulf Coast need to modify their heavy-end processing units--as many already are doing--to accept these heavier crudes and produce light, clean transportation fuels. The paper discusses crude quality in the five PAD districts and for imported crude.

• OSTI ID: 6680108
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 93:2; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SUPPLIES
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FOSSIL FUELS
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