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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Heavy crude generally means more asphalt production.

Or greater investment in capital as well as operating cost for more cracking capacity in one form or another.

12 posted on 11/16/2014 8:22:34 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer.)

To: thackney

Or a great big coker.
Maybe four of ‘em...

17 posted on 11/16/2014 8:39:42 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)

To: thackney

who refines that sludge Venezuela calls oil now days since the HOVENSA plant on St.Croix shut down?

18 posted on 11/16/2014 8:39:59 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)

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