Algerian Condensate
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- Class
- Sweet Condensate
- API
- 65°
- Sulfur
- 0.01%
Crude grade comparison
Algerian Condensate vs Belanak
VS
Algerian Condensate – Belanak spread
-- · Algerian Condensate premium
Belanak
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- Class
- Sweet Condensate
- API
- 48°
- Sulfur
- 0.05%
Algerian Condensate is sweet condensate crude (65° API, 0.01% sulfur); Belanak is sweet condensate crude (48° API, 0.05% sulfur).
Crude quality
Quality & refinery yields
How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.
- Algerian Condensate Crude
- Belanak Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
AC65°
B48°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
AC0.01%
B0.05%
Densityhigher = heavier
AC g/cm³
B g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
AC cSt
B cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
AC °C
B °C
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline% of barrel
Diesel% of barrel
Jet fuel% of barrel
Residual fuel% of barrel
Bars show each yield range; the faint part runs from 0 to the low end. Scale 0–50%.
Full specification comparison
| Property | Algerian Condensate Crude | Belanak Crude | Algerian Condensate − Belanak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Sweet Condensate | Sweet Condensate | |
| Origin | Hassi R'Mel and associated gas fields | Belanak field, Natuna Sea | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 65° API | 48° API | +17 °API |
| Sulfur content | 0.01% | 0.05% | -0.04% |
| Density | g/cm³ | g/cm³ | 0 g/cm³ |
| Pour point | °C | °C | 0 °C |
| Viscosity | cSt | cSt | 0 cSt |
| Typical refinery yields | |||
| Gasoline | % | % | 0 pts |
| Diesel | % | % | 0 pts |
| Jet fuel | % | % | 0 pts |
| Residual fuel | % | % | 0 pts |
| Trading & logistics | |||
| Delivery basis | FOB | ||
| Major exchanges | |||
| Export hub | Arzew/Skikda | ||
| Main destinations | Europe | Asia | |
| Benchmark type | |||
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | Ultra-light condensate, minimal sulphur | Light sweet Indonesian condensate blend | |
| Refining notes | Naphtha/petrochemical feedstock | Naphtha-rich feedstock | |
FAQ
Algerian Condensate vs Belanak questions
The spread, the quality gap and why each grade is a benchmark.
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Algerian Condensate Crude was $ and Belanak Crude $ per barrel, so Belanak traded at a premium of $0 over Algerian Condensate. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Belanak priced above Algerian Condensate on 0 day(s).
Algerian Condensate Crude is a sweet condensate Hassi R'Mel and associated gas fields crude (65° API, 0.01% sulfur) and benchmark. Belanak Crude is a sweet condensate Belanak field, Natuna Sea crude (48° API, 0.05% sulfur) and benchmark.
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