Next‑generation membranes can refine crude oil using under half the energy of distillation

Oil refining is necessary for transforming raw, unusable crude oil into valuable goods like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and ...
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Energy-saving membrane can separate crude oil at room temperature

An international research has developed a membrane technology that could significantly reduce the energy required for crude ...
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Membrane-based separations for more efficient crude oil refining

Two recent studies report alternative strategies to the energy-intensive distillation process of petroleum refining. Instead ...
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Energy-saving membrane offers a new alternative to conventional crude oil refining

A team of researchers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) and ...

WTI’s impact on prices at the pump

· Crude oil, the main component of gasoline, accounts for nearly 60% of the pump price of regular gasoline. · Shortages at ...
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Why U.S. Refineries Can Handle Shale Oil Despite The Persistent Myth

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: In an aerial view, Marathon ...
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Dangote plans to process 130 crude grades – report

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning to expand its crude processing flexibility to as many as 130 different crude grades. The refinery, which recently reached its full capacity of 650,000 ...