Redefining the convenience yield in the North Sea crude oil market

The objective of this paper is to adapt the classical spot/futures relationship stemming from the theory of storage to the case of the North Sea crude oil market. Brent (and other North Sea crude oil grades) is waterborne and these logistical issues mean that a true spot market for Brent does not ex...

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Main Authors: Caumon, F, Bower, J
Format: Working paper
Language:English
Published: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies 2004