LONDON, February 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its reputation for accuracy and independence, ICIS is pleased to announce the expansion of its global crude oil coverage.

The re-designed World Crude Report now includes price assessments for a number of additional grades of crude oil, along with charts to enable easy comparison between key grades and a view of how prices have evolved.

The World Crude Report is produced by ICIS' global team of expert editors who have a vast amount of experience, delivering crude pricing and market information for 7 distinct geographical areas.

Commenting on these developments, ICIS Commercial Director Simon Platt said "The additional coverage we are providing builds on our extensive experience and understanding of this market and will keep readers on top of price developments across the global crude oil market."

The World Crude Report now covers the following regions and crude oil grades:

Asia Pacific: Cinta, Cossack, Dar Blend, Duri, Espo Blend, Minas, Nile Blend, NW Shelf Condensate, Tapis, Widuri

Arab Gulf: Dubai, Oman, Murban, Lower Zakum, Umm Shaif, Qatar Land, Qatar Marine

North Sea: Brent, Forties, Oseberg, Ekofisk, Statfjord, Asgard, Gullfaks, Flotta

CIS: Urals NWE, Urals MED, Azeri Lt, CPC Blend, Kumkol, Siberian Light

Mediterranean: Brega, Es Sider, Zarzaitine, Saharan, Syrian Lt, Iran Lt, Iran Hvy, Kirkuk

West Africa: Bonny Lt, Qua Iboe, Brass, Escravos, Forcados, Agbami, Erha, Cabinda, Girassol, Hungo, Kissanje

Americas: WTI, LLS, Mars, WTS, Thunder Horse, ANS Westcoast, Castilla, Oriente, Basrah Light

The World Crude Report is published every day after the NYMEX market close. In addition to that, intra-day updates after the close of the Asian and European markets are available via FTP data feed.

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