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To: DIRTYSECRET

Not only no for the reasons listed above, but also, the SPR is low-quality crude, and therefore more expensive to refine.


11 posted on 03/20/2014 9:05:21 PM PDT by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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To: Little Pig
the SPR is low-quality crude

The SPR maintains a ratio of sweet/sour, light/heavy that matches our refining ratios. It has been adjusted in the past as we imported more and more sour/heavy (cheap) oil following many refinery upgrades. We don't need to replace the Texas and North Dakota light sweets; they won't be shutting down for an OPEC embargo.

http://energy.gov/fe/services/petroleum-reserves/strategic-petroleum-reserve/spr-quick-facts-and-faqs

24 posted on 03/21/2014 5:20:31 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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