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Details on how Enbridge will expand capacity of Alberta Clipper oil sands crude pipeline without US review

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million barrels per day of crude oil and liquids. The Enbridge Mainline system is the largest conduit of oil into the United States. Enbridge transports 53% of US-bound Canadian production, a figure that accounts for approximately 15% of total US crude oil imports. Enbridge US Mainline West as of August 2014. Click to enlarge.

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Suncor targeting 1M barrels per day by 2020, some 80% from oil sands; new strategic alliance with Total

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Suncor is targeting 1 million barrels per day output in 2020, with its growth in the oil sands underpinned by its alliance with Total. Approximately 80% of that production will be from the oil sands. The agreement with Total is an important element of Suncor’s plans to more than double our oil sands production.

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Report finds diluted oil sands bitumen not more corrosive than comparable heavy crude in pipelines

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Transmitting oil sands production. Generally, bitumen is diluted either with naphtha-based diluents, NGL liquids, ultra light sweet crudes, condensates, and so on with a density of 650 - 750 kg/m 3 to produce dilbit, typically with a 30:70 diluent to bitumen ratio. it won’t flow through the pipeline with modification.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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The EA888 Gen3B retains many key features of its predecessors, from chain-driven double overhead camshafts to the twin balance shafts that not only counteract second-order internal forces but provide oil scavenging and crankcase breathing pathways. A Start/Stop system is standard for all Tiguan trims.

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4 Basic Principles for Taking Care of Your Truck

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Therefore, you can be sure a lot of thought has gone into the proper maintenance of trucks. They include loud engine noises, leaking fluids, the dashboard engine icons not lighting up when the engine starts and others. You should especially wax your truck if you expect it to be exposed to the elements like rain, snow, dirt or sand.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show. A torquey turbo four.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. When pressed, it lights-up blue, indicating maximum brake regeneration has been selected. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations.

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