VOL. XXXII

NO.34

29-MAY-1989

IRAQ

Characteristics of New Fao Blend Crude

MEES learns that the tentative characteristics of the new Fao Blend crude oilto be exported next month from the Gulf terminal of Mina al-Bakr (MEES, 15 and22 May) are as follows:

 Characteristics Value Specific Gravity at 15/4 D.G. 0.8886 API ø 27.65 Sulfur wt. % 3.58 Pour Point, D. G. -46 Flash Point D.G. Less than -40 RVP (PSI) 7.70 Kinematic Viscosity (CS): at 20 D. G. 26.65 at 37.8 D. G. 13.63 Metals Content (PPM): Nickel...