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Permian WTI Quality Crisis: Blending Additives and Corrosive Mercaptans Threaten Industry Standards
Rising quality concerns across US crude streams, particularly the light sweet West Texas Intermediate (WTI) originating from the Permian Basin, are creating bottlenecks and financial risks downstream.
November 15, 2025
