🛢️ Crude Oils
Brent Crude
Product Code: BRENT
Global benchmark light sweet crude from the North Sea.
Product Overview
Brent Crude is a major trading classification of light sweet crude oil that serves as one of the two main benchmark prices for purchases of oil worldwide. Originally produced from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea, Brent now refers to oil from four fields: Brent, Forties, Oseberg, and Ekofisk (collectively known as BFOE).
Technical Specifications
The following specifications represent typical industry standards for Brent Crude. Actual specifications may vary by producer and should be confirmed with the seller.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| API Gravity | 38.06° (Light) |
| Sulfur Content | 0.37% mass (Sweet) |
| Pour Point | -3°C |
| Viscosity @ 20°C | 3.3 mm²/s |
| Wax Content | 4.5% |
| Nickel | 2 ppm |
| Vanadium | 5 ppm |
| Reid Vapor Pressure | 4.0 psi |
| Total Acid Number | 0.03 mg KOH/g |
Industry Standards & Certifications
This product is typically produced in accordance with the following international standards:
ICE Brent
Intercontinental Exchange Brent Futures
Dated Brent
Platts Physical Assessment
BFOE
Brent Forties Oseberg Ekofisk Blend
Common Applications
- Global price benchmark
- European refinery feedstock
- Asian refinery imports
- Financial derivatives trading
- Strategic petroleum reserves
Packaging & Delivery Options
Verified sellers in our network typically offer the following delivery methods:
- VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier)
- Suezmax tanker
- Aframax tanker
- North Sea loading terminals
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