#### Module 1: Get Your Basics Straight – Understand Your Role and the Market Before hunting prospects, articulate what you're offering or seeking. Are you selling crude (e.g., as a producer or broker) or buying (e.g., for refining or resale)? Oil types matter—light sweet crude vs. heavy sour, origins like Brent or WTI. Cross-reference global demand: Top importers include China, India, the US, and Europe (per trade data from tools like TradeMap