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Girassol (Angola)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Girassol from Angola (Block 17 offshore).
API gravity32.8°Light
Sulfur0.17%Sweet
Density0.845g/cm³
DeliveryFPSO Buoy 24
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Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Girassol.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Girassol
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- Angola (Block 17 offshore)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 32.8 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.17%
- Density
- 0.845 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -5 °C
- Viscosity
- 3.5 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- FPSO Buoy 24
- Major exchanges
- Spot differential
- Export hub
- FPSO Buoy 24 Cabinda
- Main destinations
- Portugal (Sines), UAE, Asia
- Benchmark type
- Regional/Spot
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 45-48%
- Diesel 30-34%
- Jet fuel 01-12'%
- Residual fuel 08-10'%
Key characteristics
Angolan FPSO production, consistent specs
Typical use / refining notes
FPSO offshore deepwater crude
FAQ
Girassol frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Girassol.
Its balanced light sweet profile (32.8° API, 0.17% sulfur) maximizes middle distillate yields while requiring minimal desulfurization, fitting European diesel demand.
Improved separation modules reduce gas-oil ratios, stabilizing API and sulfur specs, enhancing blending reliability.
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