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Forcados (Nigeria)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Forcados from Nigeria (Niger Delta).
API gravity35°Light
Sulfur0.12%Sweet
Density0.843g/cm³
DeliveryForcados Terminal
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Forcados.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Forcados
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- Nigeria (Niger Delta)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 35 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.12%
- Density
- 0.843 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -3 °C
- Viscosity
- 2.8 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Forcados Terminal
- Major exchanges
- Spot differential to Brent
- Export hub
- Forcados Terminal
- Main destinations
- India, Europe, US Gulf Coast
- Benchmark type
- Regional (W. Africa/Spot)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 50-54%
- Diesel 20-24%
- Jet fuel 14-16%
- Residual fuel 08-10'%
Key characteristics
Premium Nigerian light, ultra-low sulfur
Typical use / refining notes
Light sweet, high gasoline potential
FAQ
Forcados frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Forcados.
It has similar sulfur content and API gravity; however, Forcados typically trades slightly lower due to shipping complexities.
Pipeline and terminal outages at Forcados can cause volatility in spot premiums.
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