Upgrader

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003999",
  "term": "Upgrader",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A processing facility that converts heavy crude oil or bitumen into lighter, synthetic crude oil. This transformation involves breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules through processes such as coking, hydrocracking, or hydrotreating, which remove impurities like sulfur and nitrogen. The resulting synthetic crude is more easily transported and refined into petroleum products.",
  "subject": "Heavy Oil",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/upgrader/"
}