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Radula Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

IN THE UPSTREAM,MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM SECTORS etc

Dear,

Can you please explain me meaning of "

1.including corrosion-resistant alloys, heat and cold resistant alloys for critical service in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the petroleum industry

I do not understand IN THE UPSTREAM,MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM SECTORS
thanks in advance for your great and quick help

with best regards
Dita
  

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Hi, Think of a river. Near the start is upstream, the middle is midstream and the end of the river is downstream. The water moves from each place to the next.

— Clive

  • Hi, Think of a river.
  • Near the start is upstream, the middle is midstream and the end of the river is downstream.
  • The water moves from each place to the next.
  • For the petroleum industry, this could be UPSTREAM the oil wells MIDSTREAM the refineries DOWNSTREAM the gas stations that sell to the public Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Think of a river. Near the start is upstream, the middle is midstream and the end of the river is downstream. The water moves from each place to the next.

For the petroleum industry, this could be

UPSTREAM the oil wells

MIDSTREAM the refineries

DOWNSTREAM the gas stations that sell to the public

Best wishes, Clive
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