Crude Assay Reveals Quality of Russia's New Espo Grade

摘要

The first, long-awaited assay of Espo crude oil has been released, which should help Russia boost sales of the previously unknown grade that is struggling to establish itself as a new benchmark for the Asian market. Espo crude has a density of 851 kg per cubic meter; its API gravity is 34.7° and the sulfur content is 0.535%, says a detailed assay prepared by Platts and obtained by International Oil Daily.