In the international markets Pacific Rubiales sells: Castilla Blend, Vasconia Blend, and Rubiales crudes.
Castilla Blend Crude
Is a heavy crude resulting from a mixture of diverse grades from the Llanos Orientales region in Colombia. In order to transport this crude through the Colombian pipeline system, it must be diluted with Naphtha or Natural Gas.
| Crude | Castilla Blend |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombia |
| Loading Terminal | Coveñas |
| Cargoe Size | 700,000–1million barrels |
| Typical API° | 18.8 |
| Typical % Sulfur | 1,969 |
Vasconia Blend Crude
Is a medium heavy crude derived from a combination of light grades originally from the Llanos Orientales and Upper Magdalena Region. It is produced by different streams that are blended at the Colombian Vasconia Station, whereby it takes its name.
| Crude | Vasconia Blend |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombia |
| Loading Terminal | Coveñas |
| Cargoe Size | 500,000 barrels |
| Typical API° | 24.3 |
| Typical % Sulfur | 1,969 |
Rubiales Crude
Is a heavy crude oil, from the Rubiales Pirirí block in the Meta Department in Colombia. Due to its key properties, which include low TAN, low levels of sulfur and metal contents, is highly attractive for traders/buyers because it allows compliance to environmental regulations.
Uses: it is primarily utilized as coker feed, extra heavy crude oil, and as a raw material for bunkers, asphalts, fuels, and naphthenic lube oils.
| Crude | Rubiales |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombia |
| Transportation | Barranquilla |
| Cargoe Size | 70,000–110,000 barrels |
| Typical API° | 12.5 |
| Typical % Sulfur | 1,275 |
