Crude Oil Trading & Supply
Global crude oil procurement, trading, and supply chain management.
Connecting Producers with Global Markets
Intentions Institute Inc. operates a dedicated crude oil trading desk that sources and distributes multiple crude grades across international markets. Our procurement network spans Central Asia, the Middle East, West Africa, and the Caspian region, giving us access to a diverse portfolio of light, medium, and heavy crude streams.
We structure transactions through term contracts, spot purchases, and flexible offtake agreements tailored to the operational and financial requirements of each counterparty. Whether supplying refineries with consistent feedstock or facilitating cargo-by-cargo spot trades, our team manages the full transaction lifecycle from pricing negotiation through final delivery.
Our crude oil trading operations are supported by real-time market analytics, established banking relationships for trade finance, and a network of inspection and surveying partners that ensure quality and quantity verification at every load and discharge port.
Our Trading Capabilities
Term Contracts
Long-term supply agreements with fixed or formula-based pricing, providing refineries and industrial consumers with supply security and budget predictability over 6 to 24 month periods.
Spot Trading
Opportunistic cargo purchases and sales on the open market, leveraging real-time pricing intelligence to capture favorable differentials and meet immediate supply requirements.
Structured Offtake
Custom procurement structures that combine elements of term and spot trading, designed for buyers with variable demand patterns or producers seeking flexible marketing arrangements.
Crude Grades We Trade
Access to a diversified portfolio of crude oil grades from established producing regions.
| Grade | Origin | API Gravity | Sulfur Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPC Blend | Kazakhstan / Caspian | 44.2° | 0.54% (Sweet) |
| KEBCO | Kazakhstan | 42.5° | 0.60% (Sweet) |
| Urals | Russia / CIS | 31.7° | 1.35% (Sour) |
| Bonny Light | Nigeria | 35.4° | 0.14% (Sweet) |
| Arab Light | Saudi Arabia | 33.0° | 1.77% (Sour) |
| Basrah Medium | Iraq | 31.1° | 2.58% (Sour) |
Quality Assurance
Every crude oil transaction handled by Intentions Institute undergoes rigorous quality verification. We engage independent inspection agencies at both loading and discharge ports to confirm that cargo quality, quantity, and documentation meet the contractual specifications agreed upon with our counterparties.
Our quality assurance protocols include pre-shipment sampling and analysis, vessel tank inspection, shore tank measurement, and certificate of quality verification against international standards (ISO, ASTM, IP). These measures protect our clients and maintain the high standard of reliability that our trading partners expect.
- Independent inspection at load and discharge ports
- Pre-shipment sampling and laboratory analysis
- Vessel tank cleanliness certification
- Quantity verification via shore tank measurement
- Certificate of Quality against ISO/ASTM standards
- Full documentary chain from Bill of Lading to final settlement