Upgrading Capacity

… exporter by 2013. Effect of sanctions Iran's refinery capability has undoubtedly been hit by US sanctions. Lacking upgrading capacity and having to run crudes that are predominantly heavy and sour, Iranian refineries yield mostly middle and, especially …

… Sands said Syncrude will have a 600,000 b/d bitumen production capacity or about 115,000 b/d more than its upgrading capacity . It said Syncrude is considering incorporating new technology in the construction of the Aurora South mine trains …

… Scotford upgrader expansion project near Edmonton. The 100,000 b/d expansion increases Scotford's bitumen upgrading capacity to 255,000 b/d. Shell produces the bitumen at its Muskeg River and Jackpine mines in the Athabasca area of …

… billion. The company suspended work on the Firebag third stage early this year, along with plans for expanded upgrading capacity for its mining operations. Resumption of the upgrading investment is not part of the 2010 capital budget. Noting …

… increase of about 1.62 million b/d/year, or 2.12%/year. Refiners will continue to focus on increasing upgrading capacity to meet product demand for their regions. Requirements for cleaner gasolines and middle distillates will help support …

… OGJ Online, Nov. 12, 2010). PROCESSING — Quick Takes Yeosu refining complex due upgrading capacity GS Caltex, Seoul, plans to add upgrading capacity at its 760,000 b/cd refining complex at Yeosu, South Korea. It will spend $978 …