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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADING OPERATION
CONNECTING SUPPLY · MARKETS · LOGISTICS
At METTA PETROLEUM PTE. LTD., international energy trading requires more than connecting buyers and sellers. Successful physical commodity transactions depend upon the coordinated management of sourcing, contractual arrangements, documentation, quality assurance, logistics, shipping, finance and delivery.
From our base in Singapore, one of the world's leading energy, maritime and commodity trading centres, METTA PETROLEUM seeks to connect reliable supply with market demand through commercially responsible and well-structured transactions.
Our objective is to facilitate the efficient movement of energy products from source to destination, while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, transparency, compliance and disciplined execution.
Energy with Wisdom · Global Outreach
能源有道 · 融通四海
01 | FROM SOURCE TO DESTINATION
An Integrated Approach to Energy Trading
Every physical petroleum transaction involves a chain of interconnected activities.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to coordinate these activities with customers, suppliers and relevant service providers throughout the transaction lifecycle.
SOURCE → TRADING → STORAGE → INSPECTION → SHIPPING → DELIVERY
Connecting every stage of the energy supply chain through disciplined coordination and trusted partnerships.
02 | PRODUCT SOURCING & PROCUREMENT
A successful transaction begins with identifying an appropriate source of supply.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to work with qualified suppliers, refineries, trading companies and other established market participants to identify petroleum products that meet the commercial and technical requirements of our customers.
Our sourcing considerations may include:
Product specification and quality requirements
Quantity and contractual volume
Origin and availability
Pricing structure
Delivery schedule
Loading and destination ports
Storage and terminal requirements
Shipping arrangements
Payment and financing terms
Inspection requirements
Applicable regulatory and compliance considerations
Our objective is not simply to locate product, but to identify commercially viable supply solutions suitable for the underlying transaction.
03 | TRANSACTION STRUCTURING
From Commercial Opportunity to Executable Transaction
International petroleum trading involves multiple contractual, operational and financial considerations.
Depending upon the nature of the transaction, METTA PETROLEUM works with counterparties to establish appropriate commercial structures covering matters such as:
Product — Agreed commodity and specification.
Quantity — Spot cargoes or contractual supply volumes.
Price — Fixed pricing or agreed market-linked pricing mechanisms.
Incoterms — Appropriate delivery terms such as FOB or CIF.
Delivery — Loading port, destination, delivery window and logistics arrangements.
Inspection — Agreed independent inspection and verification procedures.
Documentation — Commercial and shipping documentation required under the transaction.
Payment — Agreed payment instruments and settlement procedures.
Compliance — Counterparty, transaction and regulatory requirements.
The objective is to establish clear commercial responsibilities before physical execution begins.
04 | SHIPPING & MARINE LOGISTICS
Shipping is fundamental to international petroleum trading.
Depending upon the transaction structure, METTA PETROLEUM may coordinate with shipowners, charterers, brokers, terminal operators, agents and other maritime service providers in relation to the transportation and delivery of petroleum cargoes.
This may include coordination relating to:
Vessel nomination
Vessel suitability
Chartering arrangements
Loading schedules
Port requirements
Marine documentation
Cargo movement
Discharge arrangements
Ship-to-Ship operations where applicable
Delivery coordination
Where required, vessel information such as Q88 documentation may form part of the operational review and transaction process
05 | FOB & CIF TRANSACTIONS
FOB — Free on Board
Under an agreed FOB transaction structure, responsibility for transportation is allocated according to the contractual terms and applicable Incoterms® rule.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate FOB transactions where appropriate to the requirements of the buyer, supplier and underlying trade.
CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight
Under an agreed CIF structure, the seller contracts for transportation and insurance in accordance with the contractual terms and applicable Incoterms® rule.
CIF structures may be suitable where customers require delivery to an agreed destination port.
06 | STORAGE & TERMINAL OPERATIONS
Storage can play an important role in the physical petroleum supply chain.
Depending upon transaction requirements, METTA PETROLEUM may coordinate with suitable independent terminal / storage operators and maritime providers for activities involving:
Tank storage
Product receipt
Product holding
Terminal handling
Loading and discharge
Inventory-related documentation
Transfer operations
Delivery coordination
Storage arrangements are subject to terminal availability, contractual requirements and applicable operating procedures.
07 | SHIP-TO-SHIP (STS) OPERATIONS
Where commercially appropriate and permitted, petroleum cargoes may be transferred between vessels through Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations.
Such operations involve coordination among the relevant vessels, marine service providers, agents and other authorised parties and are subject to applicable maritime, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate transactions involving STS delivery structures where appropriate.
08 | INSPECTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Confidence Through Independent Verification
Product quality and quantity verification are important components of physical petroleum trading.
Depending upon contractual requirements, independent inspection companies may be appointed to verify matters such as:
Product quality
Product quantity
Cargo condition
Tank or vessel measurements
Sampling
Laboratory analysis
Loading or discharge inspection
Inspection certificates and reports may form part of the transaction documentation in accordance with the agreed contractual requirements.
09 | DOCUMENTATION & TRANSACTION CONTROL
Documentation Supports Every Physical Trade
International petroleum transactions involve extensive commercial, shipping and operational documentation.
Depending upon the transaction, documentation may include:
Commercial Invoice
Certificate of Origin
Product Quality / Specification documentation
Bill of Lading
Cargo Manifest
Inspection Certificate
Quantity & Quality Reports
Vessel documentation / Q88
Charter Party documentation where applicable
Insurance documentation
Export or customs documentation where applicable
Terminal or storage documentation where required
The precise documents required will depend upon the transaction, jurisdiction, contractual terms and method of delivery.
10 | TRADE FINANCE & SETTLEMENT COORDINATION
Physical energy trading and finance are closely interconnected.
Depending upon the transaction, METTA PETROLEUM may work with banks, financial institutions and commercial counterparties in relation to appropriate payment and trade-finance arrangements supporting the underlying commodity transaction.
These may include, where applicable:
Documentary Letters of Credit (LC)
Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)
Bank Guarantees (BG)
Documentary payment arrangements
Commodity trade-finance structures
All arrangements remain subject to the requirements, due diligence, approval and acceptance of the relevant parties and financial institutions.
11 | RISK, COMPLIANCE & COUNTERPARTY DUE DILIGENCE
International commodity trading requires careful assessment of commercial, operational, financial and regulatory risks.
METTA PETROLEUM believes responsible trading begins with understanding the parties and transactions with which we engage.
Accordingly, transactions may be subject to appropriate:
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Know Your Business (KYB)
Counterparty Due Diligence
Sanctions Screening
AML/CFT considerations
Trade Documentation Review
Commercial Risk Assessment
Transactions are undertaken subject to applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements and internal commercial considerations.
Our objective is to engage with credible counterparties and pursue transactions that meet appropriate commercial, compliance and risk-management standards.
12 | OUR GLOBAL TRADING APPROACH
Global Reach. Local Understanding.
Energy markets are interconnected across continents.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to develop relationships with qualified market participants across key energy-producing, trading and consuming regions.
Through these relationships, we aim to connect:
Producers & Refineries
↓
International Trading & Finance
↓
Shipping & Storage
↓
Importers & Distributors
↓
End Markets
Energy with Wisdom · Global Outreach
能源有道 · 融通四海
13 | THE METTA APPROACH
From Transaction to Partnership
At METTA PETROLEUM, we believe successful energy trading is ultimately built upon trust.
Products can move across oceans. Capital can move across borders. Documents can facilitate transactions.
But sustainable business relationships are built through integrity, reliability, transparency and mutual respect.
Our approach therefore extends beyond individual transactions.
We seek to develop enduring relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, shipping partners and other stakeholders based upon shared commercial success and long-term value creation.
We connect energy. We connect markets. We build partnerships.
CONNECTING SUPPLY · MARKETS · LOGISTICS
At METTA PETROLEUM PTE. LTD., international energy trading requires more than connecting buyers and sellers. Successful physical commodity transactions depend upon the coordinated management of sourcing, contractual arrangements, documentation, quality assurance, logistics, shipping, finance and delivery.
From our base in Singapore, one of the world's leading energy, maritime and commodity trading centres, METTA PETROLEUM seeks to connect reliable supply with market demand through commercially responsible and well-structured transactions.
Our objective is to facilitate the efficient movement of energy products from source to destination, while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, transparency, compliance and disciplined execution.
Energy with Wisdom · Global Outreach
能源有道 · 融通四海
01 | FROM SOURCE TO DESTINATION
An Integrated Approach to Energy Trading
Every physical petroleum transaction involves a chain of interconnected activities.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to coordinate these activities with customers, suppliers and relevant service providers throughout the transaction lifecycle.
SOURCE → TRADING → STORAGE → INSPECTION → SHIPPING → DELIVERY
Connecting every stage of the energy supply chain through disciplined coordination and trusted partnerships.
02 | PRODUCT SOURCING & PROCUREMENT
A successful transaction begins with identifying an appropriate source of supply.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to work with qualified suppliers, refineries, trading companies and other established market participants to identify petroleum products that meet the commercial and technical requirements of our customers.
Our sourcing considerations may include:
Product specification and quality requirements
Quantity and contractual volume
Origin and availability
Pricing structure
Delivery schedule
Loading and destination ports
Storage and terminal requirements
Shipping arrangements
Payment and financing terms
Inspection requirements
Applicable regulatory and compliance considerations
Our objective is not simply to locate product, but to identify commercially viable supply solutions suitable for the underlying transaction.
03 | TRANSACTION STRUCTURING
From Commercial Opportunity to Executable Transaction
International petroleum trading involves multiple contractual, operational and financial considerations.
Depending upon the nature of the transaction, METTA PETROLEUM works with counterparties to establish appropriate commercial structures covering matters such as:
Product — Agreed commodity and specification.
Quantity — Spot cargoes or contractual supply volumes.
Price — Fixed pricing or agreed market-linked pricing mechanisms.
Incoterms — Appropriate delivery terms such as FOB or CIF.
Delivery — Loading port, destination, delivery window and logistics arrangements.
Inspection — Agreed independent inspection and verification procedures.
Documentation — Commercial and shipping documentation required under the transaction.
Payment — Agreed payment instruments and settlement procedures.
Compliance — Counterparty, transaction and regulatory requirements.
The objective is to establish clear commercial responsibilities before physical execution begins.
04 | SHIPPING & MARINE LOGISTICS
Shipping is fundamental to international petroleum trading.
Depending upon the transaction structure, METTA PETROLEUM may coordinate with shipowners, charterers, brokers, terminal operators, agents and other maritime service providers in relation to the transportation and delivery of petroleum cargoes.
This may include coordination relating to:
Vessel nomination
Vessel suitability
Chartering arrangements
Loading schedules
Port requirements
Marine documentation
Cargo movement
Discharge arrangements
Ship-to-Ship operations where applicable
Delivery coordination
Where required, vessel information such as Q88 documentation may form part of the operational review and transaction process
05 | FOB & CIF TRANSACTIONS
FOB — Free on Board
Under an agreed FOB transaction structure, responsibility for transportation is allocated according to the contractual terms and applicable Incoterms® rule.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate FOB transactions where appropriate to the requirements of the buyer, supplier and underlying trade.
CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight
Under an agreed CIF structure, the seller contracts for transportation and insurance in accordance with the contractual terms and applicable Incoterms® rule.
CIF structures may be suitable where customers require delivery to an agreed destination port.
06 | STORAGE & TERMINAL OPERATIONS
Storage can play an important role in the physical petroleum supply chain.
Depending upon transaction requirements, METTA PETROLEUM may coordinate with suitable independent terminal / storage operators and maritime providers for activities involving:
Tank storage
Product receipt
Product holding
Terminal handling
Loading and discharge
Inventory-related documentation
Transfer operations
Delivery coordination
Storage arrangements are subject to terminal availability, contractual requirements and applicable operating procedures.
07 | SHIP-TO-SHIP (STS) OPERATIONS
Where commercially appropriate and permitted, petroleum cargoes may be transferred between vessels through Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations.
Such operations involve coordination among the relevant vessels, marine service providers, agents and other authorised parties and are subject to applicable maritime, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate transactions involving STS delivery structures where appropriate.
08 | INSPECTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Confidence Through Independent Verification
Product quality and quantity verification are important components of physical petroleum trading.
Depending upon contractual requirements, independent inspection companies may be appointed to verify matters such as:
Product quality
Product quantity
Cargo condition
Tank or vessel measurements
Sampling
Laboratory analysis
Loading or discharge inspection
Inspection certificates and reports may form part of the transaction documentation in accordance with the agreed contractual requirements.
09 | DOCUMENTATION & TRANSACTION CONTROL
Documentation Supports Every Physical Trade
International petroleum transactions involve extensive commercial, shipping and operational documentation.
Depending upon the transaction, documentation may include:
Commercial Invoice
Certificate of Origin
Product Quality / Specification documentation
Bill of Lading
Cargo Manifest
Inspection Certificate
Quantity & Quality Reports
Vessel documentation / Q88
Charter Party documentation where applicable
Insurance documentation
Export or customs documentation where applicable
Terminal or storage documentation where required
The precise documents required will depend upon the transaction, jurisdiction, contractual terms and method of delivery.
10 | TRADE FINANCE & SETTLEMENT COORDINATION
Physical energy trading and finance are closely interconnected.
Depending upon the transaction, METTA PETROLEUM may work with banks, financial institutions and commercial counterparties in relation to appropriate payment and trade-finance arrangements supporting the underlying commodity transaction.
These may include, where applicable:
Documentary Letters of Credit (LC)
Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)
Bank Guarantees (BG)
Documentary payment arrangements
Commodity trade-finance structures
All arrangements remain subject to the requirements, due diligence, approval and acceptance of the relevant parties and financial institutions.
11 | RISK, COMPLIANCE & COUNTERPARTY DUE DILIGENCE
International commodity trading requires careful assessment of commercial, operational, financial and regulatory risks.
METTA PETROLEUM believes responsible trading begins with understanding the parties and transactions with which we engage.
Accordingly, transactions may be subject to appropriate:
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Know Your Business (KYB)
Counterparty Due Diligence
Sanctions Screening
AML/CFT considerations
Trade Documentation Review
Commercial Risk Assessment
Transactions are undertaken subject to applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements and internal commercial considerations.
Our objective is to engage with credible counterparties and pursue transactions that meet appropriate commercial, compliance and risk-management standards.
12 | OUR GLOBAL TRADING APPROACH
Global Reach. Local Understanding.
Energy markets are interconnected across continents.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to develop relationships with qualified market participants across key energy-producing, trading and consuming regions.
Through these relationships, we aim to connect:
Producers & Refineries
↓
International Trading & Finance
↓
Shipping & Storage
↓
Importers & Distributors
↓
End Markets
Energy with Wisdom · Global Outreach
能源有道 · 融通四海
13 | THE METTA APPROACH
From Transaction to Partnership
At METTA PETROLEUM, we believe successful energy trading is ultimately built upon trust.
Products can move across oceans. Capital can move across borders. Documents can facilitate transactions.
But sustainable business relationships are built through integrity, reliability, transparency and mutual respect.
Our approach therefore extends beyond individual transactions.
We seek to develop enduring relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, shipping partners and other stakeholders based upon shared commercial success and long-term value creation.
We connect energy. We connect markets. We build partnerships.