Crude Oil
Unrefined crude oil grades stored for trading, blending and onward refinery supply.
Storage requirements
Stored in large floating-roof tanks with vapour control and mixers to prevent sludge build-up.
Handling requirements
Pipeline and marine receipts; tank mixing and grade segregation to preserve assay quality.
Inspection, sampling & quality control
Sampling for API gravity, sulphur, BS&W and assay verification by independent inspectors.