Summary: Crude moves from the wellhead to market through a sequenced network of flowlines, gathering systems, stabilization and metering, then via pipelines, marine tankers, rail, barges, or trucks.

FPSO crude separation is a staged, three-phase process that uses pressure letdown, heating, and electrostatic coalescence to split well fluids into stabilized crude, export gas, and treated produced ...

The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.

Venezuela's official 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves is largely the result of reclassification and political ...

Light US crude requires a different configuration at refineries Changing refinery setup can be a lengthy and expensive process Running different crude types impacts refinery yields, margin April 9 - U ...

HOUSTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - A full-scale resumption of Venezuelan oil exports would benefit refiners in the United States and lower their fuel production costs, with the refineries capable of absorbing ...