residual oil

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residual oil

n.
The low-grade oil products that remain after the distillation of petroleum, used in adhesives, roofing compounds, and asphalt manufacture.
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Noun1.residual oil - oil products that remain after petroleum has been distilled
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crude, crude oil, fossil oil, petroleum, rock oil, oil - a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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The minister pointed out that these restrictions pose a challenge to refineries, which require planning for what should be done towards the high sulphate content in residual oil, which requires refineries to work quickly and take investment decisions on the treatment of the residual oil.
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The minister has confirmed that these restrictions pose a challenge to the refineries, which requires planning for what should be done toward the residual oil high sulfate content, which can no longer be combined in the fuel of the vessels, which need oil refineries to work quickly and take investment decisions on the treatment of the residual oil.
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Global is also one of the largest distributors of gasoline, distillates, residual oil and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers and commercial customers in New England and New York.
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