Overview

The Argus Asia-Pacific Crude Oil Forward Curves service is a powerful, independent market valuation tool used to support investment and trading decisions in eight crude grades across Asia-Pacific.

When participating in the energy commodities markets, you need accurate forward prices from a source without distortion or bias. Our clients act with confidence because our forward curves are created from unbiased, industry-specific methodologies with undistorted, fair market values. The Argus Asia-Pacific Crude Oil Forward Curves service provides deep market insights and data to support precision in your risk management and bottom line.

Key features

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Daily assessments

Daily assessments for eight crude grades, providing monthly, quarterly and yearly granularity of forward prices.

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Time-stamped

Time-stamped at 4:30 p.m. Singapore time, in alignment with Argus’ physical settlement price assessments.

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Robust methodology

Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.

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Delivery options

Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.

Customers that benefit

The Argus Asia-Pacific Crude Oil Forward Curves service is essential for anyone with exposure to Asia-Pacific crude oil. Below are examples of how some clients use this service:
  • Exploration and production companies

    Use our curves services to determine commitments for the coming fiscal year.

  • Refineries

    Use curves to inform hedging decisions when securing crude oil supplies and to analyse margins at their facilities.
  • Risk managers

    Use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties, internal valuations, and for mark-to-market purposes for daily profit and loss assessments.

  • Traders

    Rely on our extensive historical analysis to determine locational and temporal spread relationships and use prior day curves on a daily basis as a reference when entering the market the following morning.

Argus Forward Curves

We offer a full suite of forward curves across key energy and commodity markets. Support your investment and trading decisions with our powerful, independent market valuation tool.

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