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  • proper noun an emulsion of bitumen in water, used as an industrial fuel

Etymologies

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from Orinoco and emulsion

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Examples

  • A decade ago state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela, with partners like Exxon and BP were turning that heavy oil into a product called Orimulsion, used as a boiler fuel in power plants.

    Forbes.com: News Christopher Helman 2010

  • Recognizing this weakness, NB Power announced in 2001 a plan to convert its largest oil-fired station to an alternative fuel called Orimulsion, which comes solely from Venezuela.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Brian Lee Crowley and Tom Adams 2009

  • Venezuelan petroleum product exports to China are also increasing, especially fuel oil and Orimulsion from the Sinovensa facility (see above).

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • Sinovensa currently produces 80,000 bbl/d of Orimulsion, eventually peaking at 125,000 bbl/d.

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • PdVSA markets Orimulsion as an alternative to coal or fuel oil, especially in power plants.

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • According to the company, high world oil prices meant that it was more profitable to sell Orimulsion feedstock directly.

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • In 2005, PdVSA announced that it would cease Orimulsion production and close its sole production facility in Cerro Negro.

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • Orimulsion® is a patented product developed by PdVSA for use as a boiler fuel.

    Energy profile of Venezuela 2008

  • In the 1990's, testing of an emulsion mixture of 70% bitumen from Orinoco and 30% water with surfactant (Orimulsion, a registered trademark of of Bitúmenes Orinoco, S.A.) as a fuel source in electricity generation boilers was begun.

    Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Venezuela 2007

  • A controversial proposal to burn Orimulsion at the site was eventually withdrawn after protests from residents and environmental pressure groups.

    WalesOnline - Home 2009

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