Overview of Nigeria's Key Light, Sweet Crude Oil Grades

Nigeria’s crude oil is prized for its low sulfur content and high yield of gasoline and diesel. The country’s core grades include Bonny Light (approx. 35° API), Qua Iboe, Forcados, Escravos, and Brass River. To meet rising demand, new grades have been introduced. Cawthorne (36.4° API), Utapate (0.0655% sulfur), and Obodu are slated to help push production toward 1.7 million barrels per day. By 2030, Nigeria aims to reach 3 million barrels daily. Major terminals for these exports are operated by NNPC, Shell, Mobil, and Chevron. Other notable streams include Amenam, Bonga, Akpo, Agbami, and Pennington.

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