NIR crude analysis saves Korean refinery $1.5 million/yr

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SK Corp of Ulsan, South Korea, was able to generate savings of over $1.5 million per annum by using online near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in the analysis of crude feed quality. The petroleum refining company also used NIR spectroscopy for infering the properties of various samples from a crude distillation unit. SK uses the NIR spectroscopy system for determining Reid vapor pressure, octane number, benzene and aromatic contents and specific gravity.

South Korea, SK Corp.

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Selective oxidation: better removal of sulfur from diesel fuel?

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Petro Star Inc of Anchorage, AK, has developed an inexpensive alternative technique for removing sulfur from diesel fuel through selective oxidation. The method, which has been presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Francisco, CA, from Mar 26-30, 2000, is capable of reducing sulfur content from diesel fuel from 4,200 ppmw to 10 ppmw. The tecnique is estimated to cost under $2.50/bbl compared to $3.50- $5.50/bbl using conventional hydrodesulfurization technology.

United States, Petro Star Inc.

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Pemex upgrades will overhaul its product mix

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Petroleos Mexicanos or Pemex of Mexico City, Mexico, will expand its gasoline and diesel fuel production by spending $4.8 billion for new oil facilities and the modernization of its existing refineries. To increase its crude oil processing capacity at its Cadereyta refinery near Monterrey, Mexico, from 169,700 to 242,600 bbl/d by the year 2000, Pemex has already spent an additional $1.6 billion. The move is aimed at restructuring its refineries to make them environmentally friendly as well as treat a higher volume of Maya crude, said Pemex Refining director-general Jaime Mario Willars who spoke at the Mexican Institute of Chemical Engineers in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Will expand its gasoline and diesel fuel production by spending $4.8 billion for new oil facilities

Capital expenditures, Mexico, Petroleos Mexicanos, Article

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