🛢️ Crude Oils
Western Canadian Select
Product Code: WCS
Heavy sour crude blend from Canadian oil sands.
Product Overview
Western Canadian Select (WCS) is a heavy blended crude oil consisting of heavy conventional crude oils, bitumen, and synthetic crude from the Canadian oil sands. It is the benchmark for Canadian heavy crude and typically trades at a discount to WTI due to its heavier API gravity and higher sulfur content.
Technical Specifications
The following specifications represent typical industry standards for Western Canadian Select. Actual specifications may vary by producer and should be confirmed with the seller.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| API Gravity | 20.5° (Heavy) |
| Sulfur Content | 3.5% mass (Sour) |
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 350 mm²/s |
| Total Acid Number | 0.9 mg KOH/g |
| Nickel | 63 ppm |
| Vanadium | 170 ppm |
| Asphaltenes | 10% |
| Salt Content | 15 lb/1000 bbl |
| Diluent Content | Required for pipeline transport |
Industry Standards & Certifications
This product is typically produced in accordance with the following international standards:
Net Energy WCS
Canadian Heavy Crude Index
Hardisty Hub
Physical Delivery Point
CAPP
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Specs
Common Applications
- US Gulf Coast complex refineries
- Midwest heavy crude refineries
- Coker feedstock
- Asphalt production
- Heavy crude benchmark
Packaging & Delivery Options
Verified sellers in our network typically offer the following delivery methods:
- Pipeline (Trans Mountain, Keystone)
- Rail tank cars
- US Gulf Coast waterborne
- West Coast Canada terminal exports
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