Heavy Distillates Products

Heavy distillates, also known as heavy oils, are often converted into more useful products through a process called ‘cracking’. This process involves applying extreme heat, pressure, and a catalyst to break down the long hydrocarbon chains. Some heavy oils are used to make products like waxes, lubricants, or asphalt/bitumen. Heavy fuel oil has traditionally been used as shipping fuel because it is relatively inexpensive to produce.