Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that the long-standing issue of excessive salt content in Pemex crude oil has been resolved.
March 08, 2025
Gulf Coast refiners are increasingly rejecting Mexico’s Maya crude due to its water content reaching 6%, far exceeding the industry norm.
February 15, 2025
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has announced a significant reduction in the carbon intensity of its Shah oil field, achieving a benchmark low of 0.1 kgCO2e/boe.
February 02, 2025
The Crude Oil Quality Association has raised concerns over the inconsistency of crude quality at US Gulf Coast export terminals, which could affect global oil markets.
November 10, 2024
SM Energy and Northern Oil & Gas have recently made substantial acquisitions in the Uinta Basin's oil assets, emphasizing the region's unique yellow waxy crude qualities.
July 20, 2024
Concerns over the quality of WTI Midland crude, a significant component of the Brent basket of grades, have led to heightened scrutiny by pipeline operators and oil exporters.
November 19, 2023
There are six major grades of crude oil in the world: light-sweet, light-sour, medium-sweet, medium-sour, heavy-sweet, and heavy-sour.
August 05, 2023
The following table summarizes the qualities and output of crudes from around the world.
August 05, 2023
August 05, 2023
Crude-oil quality is a significant concern, particularly with the rise in waterborne activity along the Gulf Coast.
July 30, 2023
