Permian Basin, West Texas Sour

West Texas Sour (United States)

Crude oil price, specifications and price history for West Texas Sour from Permian Basin, West Texas.

API gravity34.5°Light
Sulfur1.8%Sour
Densityg/cm³
DeliveryFOB

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Technical specifications

Classification, chemical properties and trading details for West Texas Sour.

Basic classification

Grade name
West Texas Sour
Classification
Sour
Region / field
Permian Basin, West Texas

Chemical properties

API gravity
34.5 °API
Sulfur content
1.8%
Density
g/cm³
Pour point
°C
Viscosity
cSt

Trading & logistics

Delivery basis
FOB
Major exchanges
Export hub
Midland/Cushing/Gulf Coast
Main destinations
US Gulf Coast refiners
Benchmark type

Typical refinery yields

  • Gasoline %
  • Diesel %
  • Jet fuel %
  • Residual fuel %

Key characteristics

Medium sour US domestic benchmark-adjacent grade

Typical use / refining notes

Full-range refining feedstock

FAQ

West Texas Sour frequently asked questions

Quality, pricing and refining questions about West Texas Sour.

West Texas Sour is produced from Permian Basin, West Texas oil field

West Texas Sour is primarily exported from Midland/Cushing/Gulf Coast.
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