- Nigeria has introduced a new crude oil grade, “Utapate,” featuring lower sulfur content produced in Akwa Ibom State
- The first shipment of Nigerian Utapate crude has departed for Europe, as Spain shows interest due to the crude’s suitability for producing cleaner fuels
- NNPC Limited is planning to increase to 50,000 barrels per day as the crude fits perfectly into the required spec of major buyers in Europe
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd has announced the launch of the Utapate crude oil blend, a new grade of crude oil, into the international market.