High Value Products

The Sturgeon Refinery converts raw bitumen into lower carbon, ultra-low sulphur diesel and and other products. This maximizes the value for Albertans. It generates higher margins on raw materials while making fuel needed to meet growing demand for cleaner energy products.

ULTRA LOW SULPHUR DIESEL
NWR’s diesel is produced with a lower carbon footprint as a result of the capture and permanent storage of carbon dioxide produced in the refining process. In addition, the diesel is formulated to meet or exceed all standards and quality specifications in North America. Specifically, NWR’s diesel exceeds the current cetane standard of 40. Higher cetane results in more complete fuel combustion, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

DILUENT
The province requires large sources of diluent to meet the current and future needs of bitumen producers. NWR is a source of high quality recycled and manufactured diluents that displace expensive imports for bitumen producers.

NAPHTHA
This product is used primarily as a component in high octane gasoline.  NWR’s pure naphtha is also ideal for use in petrochemical processes or as part of the manufactured diluent pool.

LOW SULPHUR VACUUM GAS OIL
This high-quality material has applications for intermediate feedstock in refineries, the production of lubricants, and for sales as an off-road fuel.

LIGHT ENDS
Products such as butane, propane, and ethane that are produced as part of the bitumen refining process are sold to other Alberta industries.

High Value End Products