Heavy Crude

LSPI researchers were not only the first to develop a Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) for heavy crude applications in 2008; we also continue to be the market-leader in its use and application across the Americas.

Our ExtremePower® Flow Improvers have a long history of effectiveness in multiple heavy oil grades, including Western Canada Select (WCS), Castilla Blend, Cold Lake Heavy, Merey Blend, and San Joaquin Valley Heavy (SJVH).
 

Key Benefits:

• Up to 50% drag reduction
• Up to 50% flow increase
• Minimized pipeline operation costs
• Minimized crude temperature increase during transport
• Performance in most heavy crude streams (<23 degrees API)
• Easy to handle and reliable to inject
• Robust shelf-life
• Reduce your carbon footprint by over 40%
• No adverse impact on crude quality
• No adverse impact on refinery operations
• Time-tested solution across the Americas