01 Product
CPC Blend crude oil supply overview
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO supplies CPC Blend crude oil for qualified refiners and traders under FOB CPC Marine Terminal cargo programs and destination-specific delivered structures.
CPC Blend is a light crude oil stream transported through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium system. The pipeline carries predominantly Kazakhstan export crude together with crude from Russian fields, forming a common pipeline blend exported through the CPC Marine Terminal on the Black Sea.
CPC Blend refinery value & trading characteristics
CPC Blend is valued by refineries seeking relatively high yields of light and middle distillates from a light crude with relatively low sulfur. Refinery economics depend on crude slate optimisation, local product demand and conversion configuration.
From a trading perspective, key drivers include benchmark movement, quality differential, freight route economics and delivery term structure.
02 Origin
FOB CPC Marine Terminal cargoes
The CPC Marine Terminal near Novorossiysk at Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka is the principal seaborne export loading point for CPC Blend crude. FOB CPC Terminal is the core physical trading basis for seaborne CPC Blend cargoes.
Cargo programs depend on loading availability, vessel suitability, laycan and the applicable commercial structure confirmed in the offer and SPA.
Origin, route & transaction compliance
CPC Blend is a Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline blend associated with Caspian-region export flows. Any proposed transaction is subject to destination-, counterparty-, vessel-, service-provider-, route- and sanctions-specific compliance review.
Commercial feasibility for one buyer, vessel or destination does not imply feasibility for another transaction.
03 Specification
CPC Blend crude oil — typical quality profile
Values are indicative reference characteristics only. Final contractual quality is determined by the cargo-specific assay / CoA.
Reference market assessments typically reflect API gravity around 45–46° and sulfur around 0.5–0.6 wt%, although contractual cargo quality may vary within agreed tolerance windows.
| Parameter | Typical profile |
|---|---|
| Grade | CPC Blend |
| Crude type | Light crude |
| API gravity | Approx. 45–46° |
| Sulfur | Approx. 0.5–0.6 wt% |
| Density | Cargo-specific / assay-confirmed |
| Quality | Cargo-specific assay / CoA |
04 Delivery
Typical CPC Blend cargo size & vessel structure
Typical FOB CPC Terminal cargo programs are approximately 80,000 MT. Delivered cargo programs may range from approximately 80,000 to 135,000 MT depending on market structure and vessel suitability.
Final cargo size, vessel requirements and loading window are confirmed for each transaction.
FOB CPC Terminal & delivered cargo structures
FOB CPC Marine Terminal is the core physical trading basis, with vessel nomination and post-loading freight scope typically managed by the buyer.
Destination-specific delivered structures may be evaluated for approved destinations, including CIF where commercially applicable. Final structure depends on cargo program, vessel, destination, freight and contractual allocation of obligations.
For Incoterms responsibilities, review our FOB vs CIF logistics guide.
Quality control & independent inspection
Independent inspection may be arranged according to the SPA at the applicable milestone. Cargo-specific quality is confirmed in the cargo-specific assay or CoA.
Typical CPC Blend shipping documents
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Cargo-specific quality documentation / CoA
- Certificate of Origin (if required)
- Customs export documents
- Insurance Certificate (for delivered structures where applicable)
- Inspection report (if agreed under SPA)
The applicable document set is confirmed in the commercial offer and SPA.
05 Price & enquiry
CPC Blend crude pricing & market differential
CPC Blend is typically priced against relevant benchmark and differential structures used in Mediterranean and international crude markets.
Final pricing depends on benchmark, differential, cargo quality, cargo size, loading window, delivery basis, destination, freight and transaction structure, and is confirmed in the commercial offer and SPA.
CPC Blend buyer details for a workable indication
To support a workable commercial indication, buyers should provide:
- Required cargo size and structure
- Delivery basis — FOB CPC Terminal or delivered structure
- Destination and loading window / laycan
- Vessel requirements where applicable
- Company details for qualification
CPC Blend crude price & commercial quotation — how to request
Submit cargo size, delivery basis, destination, loading window and company details via qualification. Following qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable cargo program and current commercial indication.
CPC Blend frequently asked questions
What is CPC Blend crude oil?
CPC Blend is a light crude oil stream transported through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium system and exported primarily through the CPC Marine Terminal on the Black Sea. It is a pipeline blend associated with Caspian-region export flows.
Where is CPC Blend crude oil loaded?
CPC Blend crude is loaded at the CPC Marine Terminal on the Black Sea, near Novorossiysk at Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka. FOB CPC Terminal is the core physical trading basis for seaborne CPC Blend cargoes.
What is the typical API gravity and sulfur content of CPC Blend?
Reference market assessments typically reflect API gravity around 45–46° and sulfur around 0.5–0.6 wt%. Final contractual quality is determined by the cargo-specific assay and CoA.
What is a typical CPC Blend cargo size?
Typical FOB CPC Terminal cargo programs are approximately 80,000 MT. Delivered cargo programs may range from approximately 80,000 to 135,000 MT depending on market structure and vessel suitability.
Can CPC Blend be supplied FOB CPC Terminal and on delivered terms?
Yes. FOB CPC Marine Terminal is the core physical basis. Destination-specific delivered structures, including CIF where commercially applicable, may be evaluated according to cargo program, vessel, destination and shipment window.
How is CPC Blend crude oil priced?
CPC Blend is typically priced against relevant benchmark and differential structures, adjusted for cargo quality, loading window, delivery basis, freight and transaction structure. Final pricing is confirmed in the commercial offer and SPA.
What documents accompany a CPC Blend cargo?
Typical documentation includes cargo-specific quality documentation, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and applicable shipping and export documents. The exact document set is defined in the commercial offer and SPA.
How do I request a CPC Blend crude commercial indication?
Provide the required cargo size, delivery basis, destination, loading window and company details. Following qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable cargo program and current commercial indication.
How can a buyer verify a petroleum supplier?
Buyers should verify the legal identity of the contractual counterparty, official corporate communication channels, KYC/KYB information, transaction documentation and the contractual inspection procedure. Cargo-specific operational and inspection documents are provided according to the milestones defined in the SPA.
Can you provide previous Bills of Lading or inspection reports as proof of supply?
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO does not disclose confidential documents from unrelated customer transactions as proof of a new cargo. Cargo-specific documentation, including independent inspection documents where applicable, is provided according to the milestones defined in the SPA.
Can I receive a fresh SGS report before the transaction is contracted?
A fresh inspection report relates to a specific contractual CPC Blend crude cargo. Independent inspection is therefore performed at the applicable milestone defined in the SPA. Historical SGS reports from unrelated cargoes are not presented as proof of current supply.
How are transaction funding instructions issued?
Transaction-specific funding instructions are generated only within the ALGHAF MARINE FZCO Trading Portal after the applicable contractual stage. Wallet addresses are not issued through WhatsApp, Telegram, brokers or informal correspondence.
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Prices shown on this page are indicative only. Transaction-specific terms, origin, loading point, specification and pricing are confirmed in the applicable commercial offer and SPA.