Crude Quality Issues on TMX Pipe May Hamper Flows from Canada to US West Coast Refiners

Crude Quality Issues on TMX Pipe May Hamper Flows from Canada to US West Coast Refiners

U.S. oil refiners and West Coast traders are flagging concerns about the quality of crude shipped on the newly completed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX), warning that high vapor pressure and acidity limits could deter purchases of Canadian heavy barrels. The $24.84 billion (C$34 bln) expansion started operations last month…

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