MOSCOW, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Urals crude oil differentials to dated Brent were stable on Wednesday in quiet trade, while Azeri BTC BFO-AZR loading plan for January showed a decline in loadings planned for the next month.
- Azeri BTC crude oil exports from Turkey's Ceyhan port were set at 17.27 million barrels in January compared with 18.28 million barrels planned for loading in December, the schedule seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.
- Urals oil cargoes loading in December were mostly placed with end buyers, while refiners started to wait for January loading dates, which may be released early next week, traders said.
PLATTS WINDOW
- There were no bids or offers for Urals, CPC Blend or Azeri BTC in the Platts window on Wednesday, traders said. NEWS
- Early winter storms in southern Russia are hampering oil operations in Black Sea ports, traders said on Wednesday, delaying cargoes and increasing costs.
- Global commodity trader Trafigura Group made a record net profit for a second year running in its 2021 financial year after a strong performance across divisions and significant energy market dislocations.
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