LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Traders were awaiting Angola's
February loading programme on Monday while new Indian buying
tenders emerged.
* India's IOC issued a tender for crude loading Feb. 1-10.
The tender closes on Tuesday with results expected on Wednesday.
* India's HPCL issued a tender for crude loading Feb. 1-10
with results expected on Friday, Dec. 20.
* Just under 10 Angolan cargoes were still available.
Chevron continued to offer a cargo of Angolan Cabinda for dated
Brent plus $3.20.
* Around 20-25 Nigerian cargoes remained from the January
schedule.
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