Platts periodic table of oil is an interactive chart of 120 crudes, illustrating the diverse qualities of oil found across global markets.
Details of diverse crudes
Crude quality has increased in importance following the rise of US shale and OPEC’s alliance with Russia.
From lightest to heaviest and sweetest to most sour, this interactive table is your guide to 120 of the most diverse and key crude streams in the global oil markets.
Interactive chart of crudes selected by the Market Insight team at S&P Global Platts
Periodic table of Oil
Like the periodic table of elements, this list starts with the lightest crudes and ends with the heaviest. The grades are classified by their specific gravity, or density, and sulphur content.
- Density ranges from light to medium to heavy.
- Sulphur content is categorized as sweet or sour.
Assays can vary from time to time, and the above are based on the latest data generated from S&P Global Platts and Haverly systems.
The output figures reflect 2018 data. The selected crudes are not a complete list of global production. However, they illustrate the diverse nature of oil markets.
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Source: Platts
