Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) is a medium to heavy distillate obtained from the vacuum distillation of crude oil. It serves as a key feedstock in refining processes, particularly catalytic cracking and hydrocracking, to produce lighter fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
Key Characteristics:
- Production: Derived from crude oil after atmospheric distillation, then further refined under vacuum conditions.
- Composition: Contains hydrocarbons such as paraffins, olefins, and aromatics, along with sulfur and nitrogen compounds.
- Applications: Used in fuel production, lubricants, and petrochemical feedstocks.
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Processing: Often undergoes hydrotreating to remove impurities and improve fuel quality.
