Mexico to Import US Crude Oil in November

Mexico importing sweet crude to compensate for the heavy crude as environmental regulations become stricter and local oil production lowers.
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Pemex Secures Bakken Crude Cargoes for Pajaritos Terminal.

The trading arm of Mexican state owned oil company Pemex, PMI, is closing on multiple Panamax cargoes of light sweet Bakken to be delivered in the Pajaritos terminal through early December. US oil production from the Bakken Formation coming from Montana and North Dakota is exceeding 1.2 million barrels per day.

Four separate contracts of 350,000 bbl are being signed and details have not been disclosed yet. This is the second attempt from Pemex to import crude after failing to award a tender in October due to timing and the price expectations originally set by the company.

Declining Olmeca Production and Regulatory Shifts Drive Change

Mexico has historically relied on its domestically produced oil to process in its refineries, but environmental regulators have imposed a sulfur limit on many of those refineries that would require more light sweet crude runs. Olmeca crude production has been trending downward, leaving little available for domestic consumption.

A Strategic Shift in Mexico’s Refining Approach

The tenders mark a turning point in an initiative developed more than three years ago for Mexico to begin importing light sweet crude from the US to balance out its increasingly heavy crude production.

How Q2 Technologies Supports Crude Optimization

We at Q2 Technologies can help you maximize the value of your barrel by treating your oil with our Pro3® non-amine scavenger to remove H2S. Contact us to discuss how we can help you.

Pemex Secures Bakken Crude Cargoes for Pajaritos Terminal.

The trading arm of Mexican state owned oil company Pemex, PMI, is closing on multiple Panamax cargoes of light sweet Bakken to be delivered in the Pajaritos terminal through early December. US oil production from the Bakken Formation coming from Montana and North Dakota is exceeding 1.2 million barrels per day.

Four separate contracts of 350,000 bbl are being signed and details have not been disclosed yet. This is the second attempt from Pemex to import crude after failing to award a tender in October due to timing and the price expectations originally set by the company.

Declining Olmeca Production and Regulatory Shifts Drive Change

Mexico has historically relied on its domestically produced oil to process in its refineries, but environmental regulators have imposed a sulfur limit on many of those refineries that would require more light sweet crude runs. Olmeca crude production has been trending downward, leaving little available for domestic consumption.

A Strategic Shift in Mexico’s Refining Approach

The tenders mark a turning point in an initiative developed more than three years ago for Mexico to begin importing light sweet crude from the US to balance out its increasingly heavy crude production.

How Q2 Technologies Supports Crude Optimization

We at Q2 Technologies can help you maximize the value of your barrel by treating your oil with our Pro3® non-amine scavenger to remove H2S. Contact us to discuss how we can help you.

When introduced into a stream afflicted with H2S, the hemiformal decomposes to release formaldehyde, which then reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form stable, non-volatile byproducts such as thiomethylene glycol.  The reaction is typically fast and efficient, particularly in aqueous or mixed-phase environments. Unlike some traditional scavengers, hemiformal can maintain activity across a broad pH range and is less likely to generate problematic solids. When considering if hemiformal is the right product, certain operating conditions are reviewed, such as pH and temperature.

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When introduced into a stream afflicted with H2S, the hemiformal decomposes to release formaldehyde, which then reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form stable, non-volatile byproducts such as thiomethylene glycol.  The reaction is typically fast and efficient, particularly in aqueous or mixed-phase environments. Unlike some traditional scavengers, hemiformal can maintain activity across a broad pH range and is less likely to generate problematic solids. When considering if hemiformal is the right product, certain operating conditions are reviewed, such as pH and temperature.

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When introduced into a stream afflicted with H2S, the hemiformal decomposes to release formaldehyde, which then reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form stable, non-volatile byproducts such as thiomethylene glycol.  The reaction is typically fast and efficient, particularly in aqueous or mixed-phase environments. Unlike some traditional scavengers, hemiformal can maintain activity across a broad pH range and is less likely to generate problematic solids. When considering if hemiformal is the right product, certain operating conditions are reviewed, such as pH and temperature.

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When introduced into a stream afflicted with H2S, the hemiformal decomposes to release formaldehyde, which then reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form stable, non-volatile byproducts such as thiomethylene glycol.  The reaction is typically fast and efficient, particularly in aqueous or mixed-phase environments. Unlike some traditional scavengers, hemiformal can maintain activity across a broad pH range and is less likely to generate problematic solids. When considering if hemiformal is the right product, certain operating conditions are reviewed, such as pH and temperature. 

Key Benefits:

  • Controlled formaldehyde release 
  • Lower vapor pressure and improved safety profile 
  • Broad applicability across liquid and gas-phase systems 
  • Reduced scaling in sour water stripping and other high-temp operations 
  • Hemiformal can make the scavenger safe for transport as it is a very stable compound 

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Hemiformal is used in a variety of upstream and midstream applications, including: 

  • Gas sweetening systems 
  • Produced water treatment 
  • Crude oil storage and transport 
  • Sour water stripper overheads 
  • Temporary H2S mitigation during maintenance or turnaround

Its adaptability makes it especially useful in operations where system conditions fluctuate or where traditional triazine-based products may underperform. 

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While hemiformal offers many advantages, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The rate of formaldehyde release can vary depending on formulation and environmental conditions. Additionally, while safer than raw formaldehyde, hemiformal must still be handled with care and appropriate PPE. 

For optimal results, formulation expertise and application-specific customization are key—something we at Q2 Technologies excel at delivering. 

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