Crude Oil

Product profile

Crude oil opportunities are evaluated around stream, assay, origin, loading programme, destination and applicable trade controls.

Specification & quality

Crude stream, assay, API gravity, sulphur, water and sediment, and nominated volume

• Confirm the intended grade, standard and end use
• Agree representative sampling and test methods
• Define acceptance limits and documentary evidence
• Record the contractual weight and quality basis

Handling & logistics

Marine or pipeline terminal compatibility, laycan, vessel nomination, sampling and inspection must be aligned before loading.

Typical applications

Refinery feedstock for fuels, petrochemicals, lubricants and other downstream products

Enquiry checklist

A complete brief helps qualified counterparties respond on a comparable and executable basis.

• Product, grade, specification and intended use
• Quantity, shipment size and delivery programme
• Incoterm, origin parameters and destination
• Packing, inspection, payment and document requirements

Important notice

Product availability, origin and transaction structure remain subject to market conditions, applicable law, counterparty approval and agreed contract terms.