Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana offshore blend) Sweet US Gulf Coast benchmark grade Priced relative to WTI/Brent

Light Louisiana Sweet (United States)

Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Light Louisiana Sweet from Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana offshore blend).

API gravity36.2°Light
Sulfur0.34%Sweet
Densityg/cm³
DeliveryFOB/pipeline St. James

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Technical specifications

Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Light Louisiana Sweet.

Basic classification

Grade name
Light Louisiana Sweet
Classification
Sweet
Region / field
Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana offshore blend)

Chemical properties

API gravity
36.2 °API
Sulfur content
0.34%
Density
g/cm³
Pour point
°C
Viscosity
cSt

Trading & logistics

Delivery basis
FOB/pipeline St. James
Major exchanges
Priced relative to WTI/Brent
Export hub
St. James, Louisiana
Main destinations
US Gulf Coast
Benchmark type
US Gulf Coast benchmark grade

Typical refinery yields

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  • Diesel %
  • Jet fuel %
  • Residual fuel %

Key characteristics

Key US Gulf Coast light sweet benchmark, priced at St. James

Typical use / refining notes

Gasoline-rich refining feedstock

FAQ

Light Louisiana Sweet frequently asked questions

Quality, pricing and refining questions about Light Louisiana Sweet.

Light Louisiana Sweet is produced from Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana offshore blend) oil field

Light Louisiana Sweet is primarily exported from St. James, Louisiana.
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