Why Treating Sour Crude Still Matters in a Low-Price Market Even when oil prices are low, treating sour crude pays off. Removing H₂S, mercaptans, and other contaminants lowers refinery costs, expands market access, and reduces operational and safety risks—helping treated barrels retain a price premium when margins are tight.
Why Treatment Is Still NecessaryWhen prices fall, operators cut costs, and crude treatment can seem discretionary. However,...