Dense and viscous, heavy crude is a thick form of petroleum that requires specialized extraction and upgrading. It is primarily used to produce asphalt, marine fuels, and refinery feedstocks for high-quality lubricants. Refineries with advanced coking units and major oil corporations benefit most, as do nations like Canada and Venezuela that hold vast reserves.
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