PSO to keep 2006 crude imports steady

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is expected to renew its term agreements for 2006 Middle East crude supplies at steady levels of about 180,000-200,000 barrels per day (bpd), an industry source said on Monday.
Out of a total 9-10 million tonnes of imported crude next year, about 5.35 million tonnes (107,000 bpd) will be Saudi Arabian Light sour crude, its mainstay feedstock, a source with state-run Pakistan State Oil said.
The remaining 4.15 million tonnes is likely to be a mix of Abu Dhabi''s Murban and Upper Zakum, Iranian Heavy and Iranian Light grades, along with Qatar Marine, he added.