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Oil & Gas Trade Finance
We arrange oil and gas trade finance for crude, refined products, LPG and LNG. Our approach mirrors market practice used by top-tier physical traders and integrated houses. Typical structures: SBLC/APG-backed prepayment, pre-export finance, borrowing base revolvers, tank warrant and storage receipt repo, receivables discounting with credit insurance, LC discounting, and throughput or tolling finance. Minimum facility size USD 25 million. Fees are straightforward: a mandate retainer for underwriting and a success fee on closing.
Core Structures
SBLC/APG-Backed Prepayment
Advance against confirmed standby or bank guarantee with title transfer wording, storage control and inspection. Works for crude and refined products on vetted routes.
Pre-Export Finance
Term facility secured by export receivables and offtake contracts. Controlled accounts, amortizing sweeps and standard covenant package.
Borrowing Base RCF
Revolver against eligible inventory and receivables with advance rates, eligibility tests and concentration caps. Monthly BBC and collateral audits.
Inventory Repo / Tank Warrant
Fund product in storage using tank warrants and terminal LOUs. Collateral manager undertakings and Q&Q verification required.
Receivables Discounting
Sell invoices to approved buyers. Credit insurance or confirmations improve advance rates and tenor.
LC Discounting
Discount usance LCs on cargo sales, with confirmation or insurance where needed. Payable at sight on presentation under confirming bank guidelines.
Risk Mitigants & Counterparty Types
Counterparties We Align
Refiners, integrated energy companies and independent traders with established logistics and market access in crude, products, LNG and LPG. Examples include global trading arms and independents active in crude and products marketing, LNG, and storage and terminals.
Insurance & Protections
Trade credit insurance from global carriers to cover buyer default and political risk where suitable. We also use confirmations, standby instruments, collateral management, and assignment of receivables to reduce loss given default.
Commercial LCs follow UCP 600. Standbys reference ISP98. Reimbursements may follow URR 725. Independent inspections typically provided by SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas. Storage controls use terminal LOUs and tank receipts.
Documentation & Controls
Core Docs
Contracts, invoices, bills of lading, charterparty, NOR, tank receipts and warrants, ullage and Q&Q reports, inspection certificates, cargo and storage insurance, KYC/AML pack and sanctions screening.
Security & Flow of Funds
Title transfer wording, terminal and collateral manager undertakings, pledge over inventory and proceeds, assignment of receivables, controlled accounts, and standard events of default and cure mechanics.
Request Oil & Gas Trade Finance
Submit offtake contracts, collateral pack and shipment plan. We will align lenders, risk coverage and controls to first draw.
Start Your RequestFAQs
What products qualify?
Crude oil, gasoline, gasoil and diesel, jet A1, fuel oil, naphtha, LPG and LNG with transparent logistics, inspection and title controls.
Minimum facility?
USD 25 million aggregate. Below this, lenders rarely allocate limits for structured trade programs.
Do you fund directly?
No. We arrange and distribute. Lenders provide capital and we manage structuring and execution.
Can you place credit insurance?
Yes. We work with specialist brokers to place cover with global carriers where it fits the structure and limits are available.
Disclaimer. Facilities subject to KYC/AML, underwriting, collateral verification, sanctions and documentation. Third-party costs and bank charges are separate from our fees.
