Crude grade comparison

Belayim Blend vs Tempa Rossa

Belayim field, Gulf of Suez

Belayim Blend

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Class
Medium/Sour
API
27°
Sulfur
2.2%
VS
Belayim Blend – Tempa Rossa spread -- · Belayim Blend premium
Tempa Rossa field, Basilicata

Tempa Rossa

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Class
Medium/Sour
API
30°
Sulfur
1.7%

Belayim Blend is medium/sour crude (27° API, 2.2% sulfur); Tempa Rossa is medium/sour crude (30° API, 1.7% sulfur).

Crude quality

Quality & refinery yields

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

  • Belayim Blend Crude
  • Tempa Rossa Crude

Physical & chemical properties

API gravityhigher = lighter
BB27°
TR30°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
BB2.2%
TR1.7%
Densityhigher = heavier
BB g/cm³
TR g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
BB cSt
TR cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
BB °C
TR °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 Tempa Rossa Crude
PropertyBelayim Blend CrudeTempa Rossa CrudeBelayim Blend − Tempa Rossa
Classification
ClassificationMedium/SourMedium/Sour
OriginBelayim field, Gulf of SuezTempa Rossa field, Basilicata
Chemical properties
API gravity27° API30° API-3 °API
Sulfur content2.2%1.7%+0.5%
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 hubRas Shukheir
Main destinationsMediterraneanMediterranean Europe
Benchmark type
Market profile
Key characteristicsMedium sour Egyptian crudeMedium sour Italian onshore crude
Refining notesFuel oil feedstockRegional refining feedstock
FAQ

Belayim Blend vs Tempa Rossa questions

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

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Belayim Blend Crude was $ and Tempa Rossa Crude $ per barrel, so Tempa Rossa traded at a premium of $0 over Belayim Blend. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Tempa Rossa 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. Tempa Rossa Crude is a medium/sour Tempa Rossa field, Basilicata crude (30° API, 1.7% sulfur) and benchmark.