Liza Crude: Guyana’s High-Value Light Oil Explained

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Liza Crude from Guyana: A High-Value Light Oil in Global Markets

The quality and yield profile of a crude oil barrel play a critical role in determining its market value. With global demand favoring lighter, cleaner-burning fuels, Liza crude from Guyana has emerged as a top-tier performer in today’s refining landscape.

The chart below ranks 14 benchmark crudes by residuum yield—the heavier bottom fractions used for lower-value products like bunker fuel. The lower the residuum percentage, the lighter and more desirable the crude.

Where Does Liza Stand?

– Liza ranks 6th among 14 prominent crudes.
– It has a residuum content of just 24.2%, which is much lower than heavier grades like Maya (Mexico), Djeno (Congo), and Merey (Venezuela).
– This makes it more efficient for refining into diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and naphtha, the highest value streams in downstream markets.
– It’s lighter than Arabian Light and Iran Light, and competes closely with Brent and WTI in terms of yield structure.

What This Means for Guyana and also for Suriname’s oil from the Golden Lane.

Guyana’s position in the global energy map continues to rise with production from the prolific Stabroek Block. Liza’s high-quality yield enhances its strategic value, making it a go-to feedstock for refiners worldwide.

For investors, producers, and policymakers, understanding crude yield profiles like this offers deep insights into pricing power, export strategy, and refinery alignment.

Conclusion

Liza isn’t just about quantity—it’s about refinable quality. As Guyana scales production, expect this high-value light sweet crude to remain a key driver in the global energy mix.

Credit: Data based on a very interesting post of Abdulaziz Al-Attar, Kuwait on LinkedIn on 12th April 2025. Many thanks for posting your most valuable data.