Meaning light crude oil
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light crude oil


Crude oil that has a high API gravity, usually more than 40o.
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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light crude oil


Has an API gravity higher than 33 degrees. The higher the API gravity, the lighter the crude oil.
Source: platts.com

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Definition A type of petroleum classification given to oil with a low wax content. Unlike heavy crude oil, light crude oil is relatively easy to refine.
Source: investorwords.com

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Liquid petroleum which has a low density and flows freely at room temperature. Also called conventional oil, has an API gravity of at least 22° and a viscosity less than 100 centipoise (cP).
Source: deepwelloil.com

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A crude oil of relatively high API gravity (usually 40°C degrees or higher).
Source: massengineers.com





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