Methodology & Specifications
Crude Oil
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Methodology & Specifications Guides
Methodology Guide Title | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Oil Timing and Increment Guidelines | Mar, 2025 |
| North Sea Sulfur De-escalator | Apr, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Global Platts Forward Curve Products | Oct, 2024 |
| Dated Brent Month-Ahead Calendar | Dec, 2024 |
| Specifications Guide Americas Crude Oil | Jun, 2024 |
| Specifications Guide Asia Pacific and Middle East Crude Oil | Apr, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Europe and Africa Crude Oil | Jun, 2024 |
| Specifications Guide Global Market Parity Prices | Oct, 2024 |
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Supporting Materials
Document Title | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| FAQ: Global Crude Oil OSPs | Oct, 2024 |
| US gasoline RVP calendar | Jan, 2025 |
| FAQ: Platts West African Crude Oil MOC | Jun, 2024 |
| FAQ: Platts Dubai/Oman benchmarks | Oct, 2023 |
| Crude Oil Supply Methodology | 2023 |
| FAQ: Platts WTI Midland’s inclusion into the Brent complex | Aug, 2023 |