RE: oil price sensitivity10 Mar 2020 15:05
Yes, Genghis is correct.
One can sell (or buy) a forward market date whenever. It can lock in a forward 'to be delivered' cargo still underground. As long as they close the paper contract, or deliver the oil t the market on the contract due date instead, they are fine.
Usually, they close the paper contract when the physical oil is sold to a buyer in a physical contract.