Sour Crude Oil

Hero Slider — PB Maple style

Sour crude contains more than 0.5% sulfur, requiring additional processing steps to remove sulfur compounds. Despite higher processing costs, sour crudes often trade at discounts, creating arbitrage opportunities for sophisticated refiners with appropriate equipment.

Light Crude Oil — Characteristics

Processing Requirements

Hydrodesulfurization units
Increased hydrogen consumption
Specialized catalyst systems
Additional environmental controls
Higher operational complexity

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