Algerian Condensate
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- Class
- Sweet Condensate
- API
- 65°
- Sulfur
- 0.01%
Crude grade comparison
Algerian Condensate vs Shah Deniz Condensate
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Algerian Condensate – Shah Deniz Condensate spread
-- · Algerian Condensate premium
Shah Deniz Condensate
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- Class
- Sweet Condensate
- API
- 47°
- Sulfur
- 0.05%
Algerian Condensate is sweet condensate crude (65° API, 0.01% sulfur); Shah Deniz Condensate is sweet condensate crude (47° 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
- Shah Deniz Condensate Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
AC65°
SDC47°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
AC0.01%
SDC0.05%
Densityhigher = heavier
AC g/cm³
SDC g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
AC cSt
SDC cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
AC °C
SDC °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 | Shah Deniz Condensate Crude | Algerian Condensate − Shah Deniz Condensate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Sweet Condensate | Sweet Condensate | |
| Origin | Hassi R'Mel and associated gas fields | Shah Deniz gas field, Caspian Sea | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 65° API | 47° API | +18 °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 | FOB | |
| Major exchanges | |||
| Export hub | Arzew/Skikda | Ceyhan/Sangachal | |
| Main destinations | Europe | Europe | |
| Benchmark type | |||
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | Ultra-light condensate, minimal sulphur | Light condensate co-produced with gas from Shah Deniz | |
| Refining notes | Naphtha/petrochemical feedstock | Naphtha-rich feedstock | |
FAQ
Algerian Condensate vs Shah Deniz Condensate questions
The spread, the quality gap and why each grade is a benchmark.
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Algerian Condensate Crude was $ and Shah Deniz Condensate Crude $ per barrel, so Shah Deniz Condensate traded at a premium of $0 over Algerian Condensate. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Shah Deniz Condensate 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. Shah Deniz Condensate Crude is a sweet condensate Shah Deniz gas field, Caspian Sea crude (47° API, 0.05% sulfur) and benchmark.
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