The Forties Pipeline has been closed since Monday after operator INEOS said it had discovered a crack in its onshore infrastructure. INEOS has told the industry that repairs may take two to four weeks to complete.

As a result Forties cargo loading dates have been delayed by at least two weeks, trade sources said on Friday.

WINDOW SUMMARY

Forties: Gunvor offered a Dec. 31-Jan. 2 cargo at dated Brent plus 80 cents, 10 cents higher than the last deal which was reported on Wednesday.

Ekofisk: Total bought from Shell a cargo loading on Dec. 31-Jan. 2 at dated Brent plus 60 cents, down 20 cents from a deal on Thursday. That is equal to dated Brent plus 27 cents using the quality premiums for December and January cargoes.