Gasoil production and refinery damage

[Mo2013]

Hi all,

I came across a number of news reports recently stating that Sudan is being forced to import gasoil in order to avoid refinery damage. My question is, how is gasoil used to avoid refinery damage? Links below:

http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article45631

http://www.gulfoilandgas.com/webpro1/MAIN/Mainnews.asp?id=26713

Appreciate if you guys and gals can shed some light on this.

Many Thanks

 

[25362]

Who knows? Is it because without crude oil supplies from the South the Cracker would have to stop? And as the incognito engineer says it could somehow damage the entire operation?

 

[JJPellin]

Rotating machinery is most reliable when it is running. Shutting down in a harsh environment can be very destructive. Perhaps they just want to keep all units running.

Johnny Pellin

 

[blacksmith37]

Why would you imagine any "Journalist" has a clue about engineering or science ? It would be a guessing game to try to figure out what information he was given.