Norway is playing an active role in the oil sector as more Norwegian oil from Johan Sverdrup is arriving in Asia, being a challenge to similar crudes coming from Africa and South America.
Specifically, Chinese Unipec and South Korean Hyundai Oilbank Co. have deployed Johan Sverdrup for December delivery.
In light of the approaching 2020 sulphur cap, the demand of low-sulphur oil has been increasing, while supply of medium-density crude has been tight due to the attacks on Saudi Arabia and U.S....
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