Eagle Ford Condensate
$85.38USD/BBL
▼ -7.47 (-8.75%)
- Class
- Condensate
- API
- 50°
- Sulfur
- 0.15%
Crude grade comparison
Eagle Ford Condensate vs Santos Condensate
Price, Eagle Ford Condensate spread, quality and refinery yields side by side. Updated .
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Eagle Ford Condensate – Santos Condensate spread
-- USD/BBL · Eagle Ford Condensate premium
Santos Condensate
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- Class
- Condensate
- API
- 52°
- Sulfur
- 0.08%
Eagle Ford Condensate Crude vs Santos Condensate Crude: on May 29, 2026 Eagle Ford Condensate settled at $85.38/bbl (-8.75%) and Santos Condensate price information is not available. Eagle Ford Condensate is condensate crude (50° API, 0.15% sulfur); Santos Condensate is condensate crude (52° API, 0.08% sulfur).
Crude quality
Quality & refinery yields
How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.
- Eagle Ford Condensate Crude
- Santos Condensate Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
EFC50°
SC52°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
EFC0.15%
SC0.08%
Densityhigher = heavier
EFC0.78 g/cm³
SC0.78 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
EFC1 cSt
SC1.2 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
EFC-60 °C
SC-50 °C
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline% of barrel
EFCN/A (naphtha)%
SCN/A (petrochemical)%
Diesel% of barrel
Jet fuel% of barrel
EFC60-70% naphtha fraction%
SC60-70% naphtha%
Residual fuel% of barrel
EFCVery low residue%
SC2-5% residue%
Bars show each yield range; the faint part runs from 0 to the low end. Scale 0–50%.
Full specification comparison
| Property | Eagle Ford Condensate Crude | Santos Condensate Crude | Eagle Ford Condensate − Santos Condensate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Condensate | Condensate | |
| Origin | USA (Texas Eagle Ford) | Brazil (Santos Basin pre-salt) | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 50° API | 52° API | -2 °API |
| Sulfur content | 0.15% | 0.08% | +0.07% |
| Density | 0.78 g/cm³ | 0.78 g/cm³ | 0 g/cm³ |
| Pour point | -60 °C | -50 °C | -10 °C |
| Viscosity | 1 cSt | 1.2 cSt | -0.2 cSt |
| Typical refinery yields | |||
| Gasoline | N/A (naphtha)% | N/A (petrochemical)% | 0 pts |
| Diesel | % | % | 0 pts |
| Jet fuel | 60-70% naphtha fraction% | 60-70% naphtha% | 0 pts |
| Residual fuel | Very low residue% | 2-5% residue% | -5 pts |
| Trading & logistics | |||
| Delivery basis | Gulf Coast terminals | Santos offshore FPSOs | |
| Major exchanges | WTI-linked, spot | Spot differential | |
| Export hub | Gulf Coast terminals, Houston | Santos FPSOs | |
| Main destinations | US refineries, petrochemical | US Gulf, Europe, Asia | |
| Benchmark type | Regional/Specialty | Regional (Specialty) | |
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | Ultra-light condensate, petrochemical feedstock, diluent | Pre-salt Brazilian condensate, high-value naphtha | |
| Refining notes | Condensate for naphtha & diluent production | Premium naphtha & LPG from deepwater | |
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Eagle Ford Condensate vs Santos Condensate questions
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May 29, 2026 Eagle Ford Condensate Crude was $85.38 and Santos Condensate Crude $ per barrel, so Santos Condensate traded at a premium of $0 over Eagle Ford Condensate. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Santos Condensate priced above Eagle Ford Condensate on 0 day(s).
Eagle Ford Condensate Crude is a condensate USA (Texas Eagle Ford) crude (50° API, 0.15% sulfur) and Regional/Specialty benchmark. Santos Condensate Crude is a condensate Brazil (Santos Basin pre-salt) crude (52° API, 0.08% sulfur) and Regional (Specialty) benchmark.