The Problem With Condensates

Propelled by the boom in oil sands and tight oil production, condensates, an ultra-light oil, are emerging as an ever more important element of the energy industry. The increasing prevalence of condensates may be a point of concern, however, as they are at least partially responsible for the increasing volatility of North American crude, particularly as it travels by rail. Additionally, they represent a significant cost to oil sands producers that require condensates to dilute bitumen for pipeline transport.

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