Forecast of changes in cargo flows of sweet crude oil in Russia
The interest of oil refineries in the acquisition of sweet crude oil is associated with a reduction in the cost of its purification and a high yield of light fractions. Due to the decline in Russian oil production in 2020-2021 and the conservation of part of the well fund for the implementation of the OPEC+ agreement, the forecast of production and distribution of sweet crude oil in the future is one of the most relevant in the industry. The author systematizes the changes that may occur with a decrease in the volume of production and processing of valuable grades of sweet crude oil in Russia in the future until 2040. The article may be of interest to representatives of relevant Ministries and departments, oil producing and refining enterprises, logistics and trading companies, and researchers.