Petroleum trading operations
Transaction Process

Transaction Process

A transparent, step-by-step flow designed to build trust and ensure secure petroleum transactions.

How Transactions Work

Every transaction follows a disciplined process with full documentation at each stage. This structured approach protects all parties and meets the expectations of refineries, financial institutions and strategic partners.

Step 1

Buyer Issues ICPO

The buyer submits an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) with company credentials, product specification and quantity requirements.

Step 2

Seller Issues SCO / FCO

Upon verification, the seller or mandate holder issues a Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) followed by a Full Corporate Offer (FCO) with complete terms.

Step 3

Contract (SPA) Executed

Both parties execute a Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA) defining product, quantity, price, delivery terms and inspection requirements.

Step 4

Financial Instrument

Buyer places financial instrument — Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC), Documentary Letter of Credit (DLC/LC), or MT103 — as per SPA terms.

Step 5

Product Allocation

Product is allocated and confirmed at the designated storage facility or terminal with supporting documentation.

Step 6

Inspection (SGS)

Independent inspection by SGS, Intertek or equivalent agency verifies product quality, quantity and compliance with contract specifications.

Step 7

Shipment / Delivery

Product is delivered per agreed terms — FOB, CIF, Tank-to-Tank (TTT), Tank-to-Vessel (TTV), or Tank Takeover (TTO).

Financial Instruments & Delivery Methods

SBLC — Standby Letter of Credit
DLC — Documentary Letter of Credit
LC — Letter of Credit
MT103 — SWIFT wire transfer
TTT — Tank-to-Tank transfer
TTV — Tank-to-Vessel loading
TTO — Tank Takeover

Initiate a transaction

Submit your ICPO or inquiry to begin the structured transaction process.

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