At Hudson Oil Corporation, crude oil is at the core of our global energy operations. As a vital natural resource, crude oil is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that remains in a fluid state even after processing through surface separation systems. It is one of the world’s most actively traded commodities due to its critical role in transportation, manufacturing, and energy generation — with the power to influence markets and geopolitical dynamics alike.
Also known as petroleum (from Latin: petra “rock” + oleum “oil”), crude oil is a naturally occurring, yellow-to-black liquid found deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Through fractional distillation, its hydrocarbon components are separated and transformed into various refined products like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants. These hydrocarbons typically comprise 50%–97% of petroleum content, while trace amounts of nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and metals such as vanadium and nickel form the remainder.
Crude oil originates from prehistoric organic matter, primarily algae and zooplankton. Over millions of years, these materials became buried under sediment, subjected to intense heat and pressure, and chemically transformed through diagenesis, then catagenesis, into waxy kerogen and ultimately into liquid hydrocarbons.
While light hydrocarbons dominate its makeup, crude oil may also contain small amounts of nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), oxygen (O), and trace metals like iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and nickel (Ni) — each impacting its refining complexity and market value.
Hudson Oil Corporation is strategically engaged in the trading and supply of premium crude oil grades, sourced through global partnerships and delivered through integrated logistics infrastructure.
A high-quality, low-sulfur crude from Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. Its low corrosiveness and cleaner refining profile make it highly desirable for refineries across Europe and Asia.
Available as Urals Blend and Siberian Light, this Russian-sourced blend offers a range of sulfur contents. Siberian Light is preferred for its lower viscosity and easier processing.
Transported via the 4,188 km ESPO pipeline, this premium Russian crude is exported to China, Korea, and Japan. We support its delivery through our Eurasian trading operations and long-term contracts.
Light crude is low-density, low-viscosity, and high in API gravity. It flows freely at room temperature and yields higher proportions of gasoline and diesel — making it more profitable and in high demand for global refiners.
With a higher specific gravity (API < 20º), heavy crude is thicker, more complex to refine, and contains more sulfur. Hudson Oil utilizes advanced refining technology to process heavier grades into usable products efficiently.
Primarily extracted from Texas, Louisiana, and North Dakota, WTI is traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). It is a light, sweet crude and a key benchmark for U.S. oil pricing.
Sourced from the North Sea and composed of the BFOE blend (Brent, Forties, Oseberg, Ekofisk), Brent crude is globally traded on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). It is a primary pricing reference for Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Both WTI and Brent are “sweet” crudes, with sulfur contents under 0.5%, making them easier and more cost-effective to refine into clean fuels.
Hudson Oil Corporation maintains advanced tank farm storage facilities and operates within key trading hubs, including Poland and Kazakhstan, to facilitate safe, efficient, and on-demand crude oil supply. With Cushing, Oklahoma and Kozmino, Russia as vital nodes, we ensure timely delivery aligned with global demand shifts.
Our market intelligence and risk-managed trading practices ensure competitive pricing and reliable sourcing across all our crude oil supply contracts.
