Crude Oil

Every crude is different. Some crudes are more suitable for specific product slates or qualities. Some crudes are more suitable for specific refinery configurations.

Crude Parameters

Parameter	Effect
Assay or boiling range	Product yields
Sulphur	Hydrotreating / sweetening
Aromatics	Reforming
Octane	Gasoline quality
Cetane	Diesel quality
Residue	Conversion process