11 Mar 2013 | 10:03 UTC — London

Subscriber note: Platts closes feedback process on North Sea crude escalators

Please note that Platts has now closed the formal feedback process regarding its proposal to introduce price escalators reflecting quality premiums for Oseberg and Ekofisk crude oils in its North Sea Dated Brent, cash Brent (BFOE) and related assessment processes. Platts will review all feedback received since announcing the formal consultation process on February 18, and issue further guidance on the proposal promptly. A full subscriber note detailing Platts' February 18 proposal can be found on this link: http://www.platts.com/SubscriberNotesDetails/6166362 Please send any further comments and queries to europe_crude@platts.com and pricegroup@platts.com.