70. Crude Oil Explained | Production, Geopolitics, Heavy vs Light, Sweet vs Sour... [Victor Aham]

Meet Victor Aham: A Shipping & Energy professional with over 8 years of experience at Sahara Group, a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations spanning more than 42 countries. In this episode, Victor shares invaluable insights into the fascinating world of crude oil.Chapters : 1:00 - Guest Introduction 2:00 - West African Crude Oil Market & Challenges Overview 3:04 - What Are FPSOs Used For? 4:28 - What Is the Difference Between an FPSO and an FSO? 5:36 - What Are the Major Oil Fields in West Africa? 8:28 - Different Types and Grades of Crude Oil in Nigeria 15:39 - Biggest Oil Producer in the World 16:30 - OPEC Explained 19:56 - Oil Refinery Production Explained 27:00 - Major Events in the Oil Industry 32:00 - Oil Operations Explained 35:20 - Difference Between an Oil Operator and an Oil Trader 39:35 - LPG Vessels Newbuilding Explained 45:50 - Career Tips

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