September 2012

Special Report: Refining Developments

Upgrade heavy oil more cost-efficiently

A new technology can economically upgrade and significantly improve the properties of heavy oil by reducing viscosity, increasing gravity and removing contaminants.

Ivanhoe Energy: Cabrera, C. A. | Silverman, M. A.

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Cabrera, C. A. - Ivanhoe Energy, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Silverman, M. A. - Ivanhoe Energy, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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