Argus North Sea Dated (Crude)

The North Sea crude market is one of the most important crude markets in the world. The Argus North Sea Dated price is derived from a methodology which involves four crude grades, Brent, Forties, Oseberg and Ekofisk (BFOE). This benchmark is the market's implied value for the North Sea Dated price reference obtained by cross referencing forward trade, Contracts For Difference trade and physical differentials for the four BFOE crudes within the 10 - 21 day assessment period.

The Argus North Sea Dated price is published daily in the Argus Crude report.

The Argus North Sea Dated assessment benefits from a market-appropriate methodology. The Argus Crude Oil Bulletin Board includes all confirmed market information and is available to subscribers of the service. This approach delivers transparency and reliability and creates a price series that is a benchmark assessment for crude.

For full Argus North Sea Dated specifications, download the Argus Crude report methodology