Buyer Guide

    How to Buy

    A clear, structured onboarding process from initial inquiry to product delivery. Every step is transparent and follows international petroleum trading standards.

    STEP 01

    Submit ICPO & Company Profile

    Buyer submits Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) along with Company Information Sheet (CIS), including banking references, trade history, and intended volume requirements.

    Required: ICPO, CIS, Company Registration, Banking Reference
    STEP 02

    Legal & Administrative File Opening Fee

    Upon receipt of ICPO and company profile, a legal and administrative fee is required to formally open a buyer file with the refinery. This covers due diligence processing, KYC verification, document authentication, and allocation of a dedicated account manager.

    Covers: File opening, KYC, Due diligence, Account setup
    STEP 03

    Receive Commercial Invoice (CI)

    Upon ICPO review and acceptance, seller issues a detailed Commercial Invoice specifying product specifications, pricing formula (Platts/MOPS/Mt ± discount), delivery terms, and payment conditions.

    Includes: Product specs, Incoterms, Price, Payment terms
    STEP 04

    Sign & Return CI

    Buyer reviews the Commercial Invoice, confirms agreement with terms, signs with authorized signatory and company seal, and returns to seller.

    Turnaround: Typically 3–5 business days
    STEP 05

    Receive POP Documents

    Seller provides full Proof of Product package including Tank Storage Receipt (TSR), SGS Inspection Report, Certificate of Origin, and Authorization to Verify (ATV).

    Documents: TSR, SGS, COO, ATV, DTA
    STEP 06

    Verification & Dip Test

    Buyer or buyer's appointed agent verifies POP documents with storage facility and conducts physical dip test to confirm product quantity and quality.

    Verification period: 5–7 business days
    STEP 07

    Product Lifting / Shipment

    Upon successful verification, product is lifted ex-tank (FOB), loaded onto vessel (TTV), or title transferred (TTO) as per the agreed delivery terms in the CI.

    Delivery modes: FOB, TTV, TTO, CIF
    STEP 08

    Payment Execution

    Payment executed via MT103 wire transfer, irrevocable Letter of Credit, or escrow arrangement within the agreed payment window specified in the Commercial Invoice.

    Payment: MT103 / LC / Escrow

    Begin Your Purchase

    Submit your ICPO and company profile to start the onboarding process.

    Submit ICPO