Crude grade comparison

Belayim Blend vs Suez Blend

Belayim field, Gulf of Suez

Belayim Blend

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Class
Medium/Sour
API
27°
Sulfur
2.2%
VS
Belayim Blend – Suez Blend spread -- · Belayim Blend premium
Gulf of Suez blended crude

Suez Blend

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Class
Medium/Sour
API
31°
Sulfur
1.8%

Belayim Blend is medium/sour crude (27° API, 2.2% sulfur); Suez Blend is medium/sour crude (31° API, 1.8% sulfur).

Crude quality

Quality & refinery yields

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

  • Belayim Blend Crude
  • Suez Blend Crude

Physical & chemical properties

API gravityhigher = lighter
BB27°
SB31°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
BB2.2%
SB1.8%
Densityhigher = heavier
BB g/cm³
SB g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
BB cSt
SB cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
BB °C
SB °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 Belayim Blend Crude and Suez Blend Crude
PropertyBelayim Blend CrudeSuez Blend CrudeBelayim Blend − Suez Blend
Classification
ClassificationMedium/SourMedium/Sour
OriginBelayim field, Gulf of SuezGulf of Suez blended crude
Chemical properties
API gravity27° API31° API-4 °API
Sulfur content2.2%1.8%+0.4%
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 basisFOBFOB
Major exchanges
Export hubRas ShukheirRas Shukheir/Sidi Kerir
Main destinationsMediterraneanMediterranean Europe
Benchmark type
Market profile
Key characteristicsMedium sour Egyptian crudeMedium sour Egyptian Gulf of Suez blend
Refining notesFuel oil feedstockRegional refining feedstock
FAQ

Belayim Blend vs Suez Blend questions

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

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

Belayim Blend Crude is a medium/sour Belayim field, Gulf of Suez crude (27° API, 2.2% sulfur) and benchmark. Suez Blend Crude is a medium/sour Gulf of Suez blended crude crude (31° API, 1.8% sulfur) and benchmark.