Pressurized and refrigerated bulk shipments of commercial-grade propane, butane, and custom dual blends for municipal reticulation, petrochemical feedstock (olefins cracking), and automotive autogas distribution.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consists of propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10) maintained in a liquid state under moderate pressure or cryogenic refrigeration. Highly prized for its high energy density, clean smokeless combustion, and critical role as ethylene/propylene feedstock in downstream petrochemical crackers.
We coordinate refrigerated Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) shipments from primary Middle Eastern and US Gulf export terminals to regional receiving spheres and pressurized coastal distribution terminals. Every parcel is verified for strict moisture limits, Class 1 copper corrosion standards, and exact chemical composition.
Typical laboratory assay results under standardized ASTM, EN, and ISO testing methodologies. All commercial deliveries include official pre-discharge Certificates of Quality.
| PROPERTY / CHARACTERISTIC | TEST METHOD | SPECIFICATION LIMIT | TYPICAL OBSERVED RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propane (C3H8) Content | ASTM D2163 | Min 95.0 % vol | 96.5 % vol |
| Butane & Heavier Content | ASTM D2163 | Max 2.5 % vol | 1.8 % vol |
| Vapor Pressure @ 37.8°C | ASTM D1267 | Max 1,430 kPa | 1,280 kPa |
| Volatile Residue (Temp @ 95% Evap) | ASTM D1837 | Max -38.3 °C | -41.0 °C |
| Residual Matter (Oil Ring Test) | ASTM D2158 | Pass / Max 0.05 mL | Pass / 0.01 mL |
| Specific Gravity @ 15°C | ASTM D1657 | 0.500 – 0.515 | 0.508 |
| Corrosion Copper Strip (1h @ 37.8°C) | ASTM D1838 | Max Class 1 | Class 1a |
| Total Sulfur Content | ASTM D6667 | Max 140.0 mg/kg | 28.0 mg/kg |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) | ASTM D2420 | Negative / Pass | Pass |
| Moisture Content | Freeze Valve (ASTM D2713) | Pass (Min 60 sec) | Pass (> 120 sec) |
| Free Water Content | Visual | None | None |
| Motor Octane Number (MON) | ASTM D2623 | Min 90.0 | 92.4 |
Transparent commercial frameworks governing parcel liftoffs, vessel chartering, and banking instrument execution.
Flexible delivery terms covering loading terminal liftoffs, destination discharge, tank-to-tank injection, and lightering.
Spot allocations from 10,000 MT up to full VLCC/Suezmax cargoes, supported by multi-month programmatic liftoff contracts.
Documentary Letters of Credit issued by top-tier international financial institutions governed under ICC UCP 600 / ISP98 rules.
Zero-dispute quality certainty: joint laboratory assay testing and volume dipping certified prior to cargo title transfer.
Submit your specific volume requirements, destination discharge port, target arrival laycan, and banking structure directly to our physical trading officers.
Submit Buy Request →Introduce your available refinery volume, loading terminal positions, verified laboratory assays, and acceptable commercial settlement terms.
Submit Supply Offer →Provide your volume requirements and our physical trading officers will review and revert with indicative commercial terms within 24 business hours.
All commercial transactions are subject to standard counterparty compliance vetting, KYC screening, and mutual contract execution under international maritime guidelines.
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