Business UpdateJul 30, 2026, 03:19 PM
Aduro advances Hydrochemolytic™ tech for paraffinic crude oils
AI Summary
Aduro Clean Technologies announced significant progress in its program to apply Hydrochemolytic™ (HCT) technology to highly paraffinic crude oils. The company has secured crude oil samples, completed a new continuous flow lab unit, and expanded its London facilities by 4,600 sq ft. Operations from Sarnia have been consolidated to London, and the next development objective is to demonstrate HCT under prolonged continuous flow conditions, aiming for future commercialization.
Key Highlights
- Secured yellow and black paraffinic crude oils from multiple Uinta Basin sources for testing.
- Completed design, construction, and testing of a new continuous flow lab unit for paraffinic crudes.
- Expanded London facilities by approximately 4,600 sq ft to accommodate new equipment and operations.
- Consolidated operational activities and equipment from Sarnia to London, adding staff.
- Next objective is to define operating range and demonstrate HCT under prolonged continuous flow conditions.
- Paraffinic and waxy crudes represent an estimated 20% to 33% of global crude oil production.
- Initial lab work showed HCT significantly reduced heavy wax fractions and improved cold flow properties.
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