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Russia (Far East, Siberia)
Light/Sour
Regional (Asia)
Platts (FOB Kozmino); ICE
ESPO Blend (Russia)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for ESPO Blend from Russia (Far East, Siberia).
API gravity34°Light
Sulfur0.54%Sour
Density0.854g/cm³
DeliveryKozmino De-Kastri
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Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for ESPO Blend.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- ESPO Blend
- Classification
- Light/Sour
- Region / field
- Russia (Far East, Siberia)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 34 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.54%
- Density
- 0.854 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -20 °C
- Viscosity
- 5.2 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Kozmino, De-Kastri
- Major exchanges
- Platts (FOB Kozmino); ICE
- Export hub
- Kozmino (ESPO terminus)
- Main destinations
- China, Japan, South Korea, Asia
- Benchmark type
- Regional (Asia)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 45-48%
- Diesel 30-34%
- Jet fuel 01-12'%
- Residual fuel 06-08'%
Key characteristics
Russia's Pacific export pipeline blend, Asian demand
Typical use / refining notes
Desired by Asia refiners; good diesel yield, low-sulfur fuel oil
FAQ
ESPO Blend frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about ESPO Blend.
Direct Pacific export diversifies markets beyond Europe, capturing Asian refinery demand at competitive differentials.
Enhanced rail capacity to Kozmino reduces transportation costs by $1–2/bbl, narrowing discounts to Brent.
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