Heavy Oil

With some of the world’s largest reservoirs being heavy oil reservoirs, it is important to understand the challenges that heavy oil processing poses, including abrasive solids and corrosive gasses. We are experts in heavy oil field development and processing. Combining our upstream knowledge and our renowned refining expertise, we can design and deliver the complete solution, encompassing the upstream processing, extraction and subsequent upgrading of the heavy oil.Heavy oil upgrading is an area where we add extra value, demonstrated by the success of our leading SYDECSM delayed coking technology as the technology of choice in heavy oil upgraders, especially in Venezuela.

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