United States White Cliffs crude oil Assay
White Cliffs API gravity: 46
Crudes lighter than 45 are typically considered extra-light crude or condensates and are valued lower than light crude because they contain a lot of light ends such as propane and butane. Tim FitzgibbonMore API
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API = (141.5/Specific Gravity) - 131.5
Barrels of White Cliffs crude oil per metric ton
In the oil industry, quantities of crude oil are often measured in metric tons. White Cliffs 7.89 bbl per MT.
White Cliffs Sulfur: 0.39%
Sulfur is considered an undesirable contaminant because, when burned, it generates sulfur oxides.
As a general rule, a crude oil grade with high sulfur content will have a lower value. This type of crude is often referred to as a sour crude.
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