Crude Oil Futures
Clearfork Engineering offers specialized engineering services for crude oil infrastructure, providing robust and efficient solutions for the world's most vital energy commodity. We deliver precise designs and strategic oversight to ensure the safe and optimal flow of crude oil, from extraction to refining and distribution.
Navigating the Global Oil Market
Key advantages of partnering with Clearfork Engineering for crude oil projects:
- Deep Market Liquidity: Over 1 million WTI futures and options contracts trade daily, supported by approximately 4 million contracts in open interest.
- Global Benchmark Status: WTI is the definitive measure for global oil prices, particularly as the U.S. continues to set records in crude oil production and exports.
- Significant Margin Offsets: Benefit from substantial savings with 80% or greater margin offsets when trading with other NYMEX oil contracts, allowing for precise exposure management.
- Physical Settlement: NYMEX WTI maintains a close connection to the physical spot market, helping to reduce costs. Cash-settled financial "look-alike" products are also available for clients seeking alternatives.
- Favorable Tax Treatment: Enjoy a beneficial 60% long-term, 40% short-term capital gains tax treatment.
- Powerful Leverage: Control a large contract value with a small capital outlay, making futures a highly effective tool for increasing capital efficiency and market exposure when used appropriately.