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Sour crude

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Definition:
A category of crude oil that contains more than 2.5% sulphur.


Typically pumped from middle eastern countries such as Kuwait or Dubai, this type of crude liberates corrosive sulfur compounds during refining. Contrast with sweet crude.

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