Reliable physical crude oil trading across primary light sweet and medium export grades (Brent, Murban, Bonny Light, WTI Midland specification). Engineered for maximum distillate yields with minimal downstream refining processing penalties.
Light sweet crude grades are the most sought-after feedstocks for modern petroleum refineries due to their elevated API gravity and ultra-low sulfur concentrations. Upon atmospheric and vacuum distillation, these grades yield superior cuts of virgin naphtha, kerosene, and gasoil while minimizing heavy residual bottoms and hydrotreater hydrogen demand.
AIA BERLIAN INTERNATIONAL structures upstream crude offtake agreements directly with sovereign concessionaires, equity producers, and international trading desks. We handle maritime chartering across Aframax, Suezmax, and VLCC vessels, executing strict laytime management and cargo surveillance from offshore loading single-point mooring (SPM) terminals to destination discharge ports.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Gravity @ 60°F | ASTM D1298 | 36.0 – 40.5 °API | 37.8 °API |
| Specific Gravity @ 60/60°F | ASTM D1298 | 0.8220 – 0.8450 | 0.8358 |
| Total Sulfur Content | ASTM D4294 | Max 0.20 % wt | 0.14 % wt |
| Bottom Sediment & Water (BS&W) | ASTM D4007 | Max 0.50 % vol | 0.15 % vol |
| Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) | ASTM D323 | Max 9.5 psi | 6.8 psi |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | Max 0.0 °C | -6.0 °C |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | 3.5 – 6.0 mm²/s | 4.2 mm²/s |
| Salt Content | ASTM D3230 | Max 20.0 ptb | 7.5 ptb |
| Total Acid Number (TAN) | ASTM D664 | Max 0.30 mg KOH/g | 0.12 mg KOH/g |
| Vanadium Content | ASTM D5708 | Max 10.0 mg/kg | 1.8 mg/kg |
| Nickel Content | ASTM D5708 | Max 5.0 mg/kg | 1.2 mg/kg |
| Light Ends Yield (Naphtha+Gasoil) | Assay | Min 62.0 % vol | 67.5 % vol |
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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