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Welcome to the Crude Oil Quality Association!

The Crude Oil Quality Association (COQA) is dedicated to the belief that maintaining the integrity and consistency of the refining characteristics of crude oil streams is of importance to all parties involved in crude oil activity, from production locations to the refinery.

To this end, we hold three meetings annually. These meetings are open to the public and we welcome your attendance and involvement.

Upcoming Events

ASTM "Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing, and Evaluation" Course

Dates: 04 – 06 Nov, 2019

Holiday Inn Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX

This extensive 3-day class covers the sampling, analysis and evaluation of crude oil. You'll gain an understanding of crude oil analytical measurement, composition and classification; quality variations and what causes them; sampling (both manual and automatic); inspection, assays and test methods; basic crude oil evaluation; quality case studies; current challenges and future needs in characterization, and much more.

For detailed information and early bird registration, please visit the Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing, and Evaluation course page on the ASTM website.

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S&P Global Platts 2nd Annual North American Crude Oil Exports Summit

Houston | Dates: 28 – 30 Oct, 2019

The S&P Global Platts 2^nd Annual North American Crude Oil Exports Summit sets a unique global agenda, inviting international buyers and North American producers, midstream, and ports to examine the changing dynamics of crude quality, connectivity, pricing, and new markets. Learn more

Venue:
Houston Marriott West Loop by the Galleria
Houston, Texas, USA

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COQA San Antonio, March 4-5, 2020

Dates: 04 – 05 Mar, 2020

Save the date as COQA is returning to San Antonio for our Spring 2020 meeting. We will once again be hosted by the Menger Hotel next to The Alamo. Registration and program details will be available following the Dallas meeting on October 9-10.

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News and Announcements

Turning Point Blog Features Crude Quality

by Dennis Sutton | Jul 18, 2019

Turner, Mason & Company publishes a weekly blog series titled “Turning Point” that covers various topics regarding the petroleum industry. The blog published July 16, 2019 titled “Suspicious Minds- Quality Challenges and Crude Oil Exports” highlights the growing US crude oil exports and looks at some of the quality challenges for new buyers and traders of these US export grades. The article addresses the differing quality specs on WTI, two recent worldwide quality incidents, and concludes with discussion on avenues to reduce suspicion and build a better path forward. The complete article is available HERE.