Crude grade comparison

Ameriven-Hamaca vs Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy)

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Ameriven-Hamaca – Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) spread -- · Ameriven-Hamaca premium

Ameriven-Hamaca is heavy/sour crude (26° API, 1.5% sulfur); Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) is heavy/sour crude (27° API, 2.3% sulfur).

Crude quality

Quality & refinery yields

How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.

  • Ameriven-Hamaca Crude
  • Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) Crude

Physical & chemical properties

API gravityhigher = lighter
A26°
MSK(27°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
A1.5%
MSK(2.3%
Densityhigher = heavier
A g/cm³
MSK( g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
A cSt
MSK( cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
A °C
MSK( °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

Full specification comparison of Ameriven-Hamaca Crude and Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) Crude
PropertyAmeriven-Hamaca CrudeMediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) CrudeAmeriven-Hamaca − Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy)
Classification
ClassificationHeavy/SourHeavy/Sour
OriginHamaca, Orinoco BeltBlended Gulf of Suez crude via Sidi Kerir terminal
Chemical properties
API gravity26° API27° API-1 °API
Sulfur content1.5%2.3%-0.8%
Density g/cm³ g/cm³0 g/cm³
Pour point °C °C0 °C
Viscosity cSt cSt0 cSt
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline%%0 pts
Diesel%%0 pts
Jet fuel%%0 pts
Residual fuel%%0 pts
Trading & logistics
Delivery basisFOB
Major exchanges
Export hubSidi Kerir
Main destinationsUS Gulf Coast, AsiaMediterranean Europe
Benchmark type
Market profile
Key characteristicsUpgraded Orinoco extra-heavy crude blended to medium-heavyHeavier blended Egyptian export grade
Refining notesCoker/heavy refinery feedstockFuel oil feedstock
FAQ

Ameriven-Hamaca vs Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) questions

The spread, the quality gap and why each grade is a benchmark.

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Ameriven-Hamaca Crude was $ and Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) Crude $ per barrel, so Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) traded at a premium of $0 over Ameriven-Hamaca. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) priced above Ameriven-Hamaca on 0 day(s).

Ameriven-Hamaca Crude is a heavy/sour Hamaca, Orinoco Belt crude (26° API, 1.5% sulfur) and benchmark. Mediterranean Sidi Kerir (Heavy) Crude is a heavy/sour Blended Gulf of Suez crude via Sidi Kerir terminal crude (27° API, 2.3% sulfur) and benchmark.