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    Buying Canadian Crude Oil: WCS, Synbit, and Heavy Sour Grades

    PetroIntermediation TeamCanada-Specific
    Buying Canadian Crude Oil: WCS, Synbit, and Heavy Sour Grades

    Canadian crude grades:

    • WCS (Western Canadian Select) — heavy sour blend, ~21° API.
    • Synbit — synthetic + bitumen blend.
    • Dilbit — bitumen diluted with condensate.
    • Edmonton Par / MSW — light sweet sync.

    WCS trades at a $10–$25 discount to WTI depending on takeaway capacity. Buyers source through CAPP-listed producers — not through "mandate" channels. Sign up at petrointermediation.com to access verified Canadian suppliers.

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