Ekofisk
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- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 38.5°
- Sulfur
- 0.19%
Crude grade comparison
Ekofisk vs Bonga
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Ekofisk – Bonga spread
-- · Ekofisk premium
Bonga
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- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 32.3°
- Sulfur
- 0.2%
Ekofisk is light/sweet crude (38.5° API, 0.19% sulfur); Bonga is light/sweet crude (32.3° API, 0.2% sulfur).
Crude quality
Quality & refinery yields
How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.
- Ekofisk Crude
- Bonga Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
E38.5°
B32.3°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
E0.19%
B0.2%
Densityhigher = heavier
E0.835 g/cm³
B0.849 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
E3.3 cSt
B3.4 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
E-10 °C
B-5 °C
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline% of barrel
E48-52%
B47-50%
Diesel% of barrel
E28-32%
B27-31%
Jet fuel% of barrel
E14-16%
B01-12'%
Residual fuel% of barrel
E06-08'%
B10-12'%
Bars show each yield range; the faint part runs from 0 to the low end. Scale 0–50%.
Full specification comparison
| Property | Ekofisk Crude | Bonga Crude | Ekofisk − Bonga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Light/Sweet | Light/Sweet | |
| Origin | North Sea (Norway/UK) | Nigeria (Niger Delta FPSO offshore) | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 38.5° API | 32.3° API | +6.2 °API |
| Sulfur content | 0.19% | 0.2% | -0.01% |
| Density | 0.835 g/cm³ | 0.849 g/cm³ | -0.014 g/cm³ |
| Pour point | -10 °C | -5 °C | -5 °C |
| Viscosity | 3.3 cSt | 3.4 cSt | -0.1 cSt |
| Typical refinery yields | |||
| Gasoline | 48-52% | 47-50% | +2 pts |
| Diesel | 28-32% | 27-31% | +1 pts |
| Jet fuel | 14-16% | 01-12'% | +4 pts |
| Residual fuel | 06-08'% | 10-12'% | -4 pts |
| Trading & logistics | |||
| Delivery basis | Teesside loading | Bonga FPSO terminal | |
| Major exchanges | BFOET component; spot | Spot differential | |
| Export hub | Teesside, Sture | Bonga FPSO | |
| Main destinations | Europe | Europe, Asia | |
| Benchmark type | Global (Brent basket) | Regional (Spot) | |
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | BFOET basket component, ultra-low sulfur | Nigerian FPSO production, medium-light grade | |
| Refining notes | Component of Brent blend; premium quality | FPSO offshore production | |
FAQ
Ekofisk vs Bonga questions
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Ekofisk Crude was $ and Bonga Crude $ per barrel, so Bonga traded at a premium of $0 over Ekofisk. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Bonga priced above Ekofisk on 0 day(s).
Ekofisk Crude is a light/sweet North Sea (Norway/UK) crude (38.5° API, 0.19% sulfur) and Global (Brent basket) benchmark. Bonga Crude is a light/sweet Nigeria (Niger Delta FPSO offshore) crude (32.3° API, 0.2% sulfur) and Regional (Spot) benchmark.