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Kashagan Blend (Kazakhstan)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Kashagan Blend from Kazakhstan (Caspian Kashagan field).
Price · USD/bbl
$113.16
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Updated
API gravity30.5°Medium
Sulfur1.7%Sour
Density0.88g/cm³
DeliveryCPC Novorossiysk terminal
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Kashagan Blend was priced at $113.16 per barrel on April 13, 2026. Kashagan Blend is a Medium, Sour crude (30.5° API, 1.7% sulfur) delivered at CPC Novorossiysk terminal, and traded on Platts/Argus Med quotes as the main Regional (Mediterranean) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $113.16 and $113.16.
Price analysis
Kashagan Blend price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $113.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Days | 113.16 | 113.16 | 0.00% |
Bars span $113.16–$113.16, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113.16 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
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Price history
Kashagan Blend price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Kashagan Blend.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Kashagan Blend
- Classification
- Medium/Sour
- Region / field
- Kazakhstan (Caspian Kashagan field)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 30.5 °API
- Sulfur content
- 1.7%
- Density
- 0.88 g/cm³
- Pour point
- 0 °C
- Viscosity
- 12 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- CPC Novorossiysk terminal
- Major exchanges
- Platts/Argus Med quotes
- Export hub
- CPC Pipeline
- Main destinations
- Europe
- Benchmark type
- Regional (Mediterranean)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 22-26%
- Diesel 35-39%
- Jet fuel 10-12'%
- Residual fuel 20-26%
Key characteristics
High-pressure Caspian crude, complex operations
Typical use / refining notes
Requires specialized handling; high CO2
FAQ
Kashagan Blend frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Kashagan Blend.
Dedicated gas processing facilities separate CO₂ before export to ensure stable crude quality and meet specifications.
Extremely high reservoir pressure and corrosive conditions required the development of advanced offshore production technologies.
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