Adam Pankratz

Adam Pankratz, a University of British Columbia lecturer and energy expert, dives into the nitty-gritty of the oil industry. He explains the difference between sweet and sour crude, and why bitumen needs dilution to flow. Discover why U.S. refineries still rely on heavy oil, and Canada’s crucial role in the oil economy. Pankratz outlines the challenges of building domestic refineries, the significance of pipelines, and the balance between oil revenue and a low-carbon future. It's an enlightening primer on the oil landscape amidst geopolitical shifts.