Athabasca oil sands, Alberta Heavy/Sour

Albian Heavy (Athabasca) (Canada)

Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Albian Heavy (Athabasca) from Athabasca oil sands, Alberta.

API gravity~21°Light
Sulfur2-3%Sour
Densityg/cm³
DeliveryPipeline

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Technical specifications

Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Albian Heavy (Athabasca).

Basic classification

Grade name
Albian Heavy (Athabasca)
Classification
Heavy/Sour
Region / field
Athabasca oil sands, Alberta

Chemical properties

API gravity
~21 °API
Sulfur content
2-3%
Density
g/cm³
Pour point
High (waxy) °C
Viscosity
High cSt

Trading & logistics

Delivery basis
Pipeline
Major exchanges
Export hub
Main destinations
US Midwest, US Gulf Coast
Benchmark type

Typical refinery yields

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  • Residual fuel %

Key characteristics

Diluted bitumen blend, heavy and sour, requires dilution for transport

Typical use / refining notes

Heavy sour refinery feedstock (coker feed)

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