01 Product
Light naphtha supply overview
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO supplies bulk light naphtha for qualified petrochemical, refinery and blending buyers under FOB and CIF terms.
Light naphtha is typically evaluated according to its distillation cut, paraffinic composition, sulfur level, density, contaminants and other cargo-specific assay parameters.
Non-sanctioned origin supply is available for selected cargo programs, with the final origin, assay, loading point and logistics structure confirmed for each transaction.
Light naphtha for steam cracking
Light paraffinic naphtha is widely evaluated as steam-cracker feedstock for olefin production.
Cracker economics and product yields depend on the actual feedstock assay, including paraffin content, boiling range, sulfur, contaminants and other compositional characteristics.
Buyers requiring a specific cracker feed profile should state the required assay parameters when requesting a commercial indication.
Why light naphtha specifications vary by source
Light naphtha characteristics vary according to crude slate, refinery configuration, fractionation cut and production route.
Two cargoes marketed as light naphtha may therefore differ materially in distillation range, paraffinic content, sulfur, RVP and other characteristics.
For this reason, commercial suitability must be evaluated against the specific cargo assay rather than the generic product name alone.
02 Grades
Isomerization & gasoline blending applications
Isomerization
Selected light naphtha streams may be suitable for isomerization depending on boiling range, composition, contaminants and refinery configuration.
Gasoline blending
Light naphtha may also participate in gasoline blending programs where its volatility and composition fit the required finished-product specification.
Other refinery processing
Additional refinery processing routes may be considered where the cargo assay and unit configuration permit.
03 Origin
Non-sanctioned origin light naphtha
Non-sanctioned origin light naphtha is available for selected petrochemical and refinery feedstock programs where buyer compliance requirements, destination rules or transaction structure require alternative origin options.
Available loading and execution locations depend on current allocation, product assay, destination and shipment window.
The applicable origin is confirmed through the commercial and cargo documentation for the individual transaction rather than inferred from a generic loading region.
04 Specification
Light naphtha specifications & cargo assay
Light naphtha is not defined by one universal specification. Final acceptance is based on the contractual quality parameters and cargo-specific assay / CoA.
| Parameter | Contractual basis |
|---|---|
| Distillation range | Deal-specific IBP / FBP |
| Composition | PNA / PONA profile as applicable |
| Paraffinic content | Cargo / assay-specific |
| Sulfur | Contract-specific limit |
| Density at 15 °C | Cargo-specific CoA |
| RVP | Grade / cargo-specific |
| Contaminants | According to buyer and SPA requirements |
| Stability | Cargo and handling-specific |
| Appearance | Clear liquid, subject to contractual specification |
05 Delivery
Light naphtha cargo size & logistics
Cargo size depends on origin, allocation, loading program, vessel structure and destination.
Enquiries from 5,000 MT may be evaluated where the applicable cargo and logistics program allows the requested parcel.
Final parcel size, loading window and vessel requirements are confirmed for the individual transaction.
FOB & CIF light naphtha supply
FOB
Light naphtha may be offered FOB from the loading point available for the applicable cargo program. Final port, laycan, parcel size and operational requirements are stated in the commercial offer and SPA.
CIF
CIF supply may be evaluated for approved destinations. Final pricing reflects origin, assay, quantity, loading point, freight, insurance, destination and shipment window.
Loading locations
Loading locations are transaction-specific and subject to current allocation.
Quality control & independent inspection
Final cargo quality is confirmed through the contractual specification, cargo-specific assay / CoA and the inspection procedure defined in the SPA.
Independent inspection may be performed by SGS, Bureau Veritas, CCIC or another agreed independent inspection company at the contractual milestone.
Historical or unrelated inspection reports are not used as proof of a current contractual cargo.
Typical light naphtha shipping documents
Depending on the transaction, documentation may include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Analysis / Cargo Assay
- Quantity / Quality Inspection Report
- Certificate of Origin where applicable
- Export / customs documents where applicable
- Insurance Certificate where applicable under CIF
- Other documents specified in the SPA
The exact documentary package depends on origin, delivery basis, destination and contractual requirements.
06 Price & enquiry
Buyer details required for a workable indication
To support a workable commercial indication, please provide:
- Required quantity
- Trial or recurring program
- Destination
- FOB or CIF
- Shipment window
- Required IBP / FBP if applicable
- Required sulfur limit
- Required PNA / PONA or paraffin profile where relevant
- Other critical assay parameters
- Buyer company
- End buyer / intermediary status
- Readiness to proceed under the ALGHAF MARINE FZCO transaction framework
Light naphtha price & commercial quotation — how to request
Light naphtha pricing is origin-, cut-, assay-, quantity-, destination- and shipment-specific.
Provide the required quantity, destination, delivery basis, shipment window and any critical distillation, sulfur or composition requirements.
Following buyer qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable cargo program and issue the current commercial indication or firm commercial offer.
Light naphtha frequently asked questions
Is non-sanctioned origin light naphtha available?
Yes. ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can offer non-sanctioned origin light naphtha for selected cargo programs and destinations, subject to assay, allocation, shipment window and transaction-specific compliance review.
What is light naphtha?
Light naphtha is a relatively light petroleum fraction used primarily as petrochemical or refinery feedstock. Its commercial suitability depends on the actual distillation cut and cargo assay.
What makes light naphtha suitable for steam cracking?
Steam-cracker buyers typically evaluate light naphtha according to paraffinic composition, distillation range, sulfur, contaminants and other assay parameters that affect cracker yields and operating economics.
How does light naphtha differ from heavy naphtha?
Light naphtha has a lower boiling range and is commonly associated with steam cracking and isomerization, while heavier naphtha streams are generally more relevant to catalytic reforming and other refinery processing. Final use depends on the specific cargo assay.
Can light naphtha be used for gasoline blending?
Yes, selected light naphtha streams may be used in gasoline blending where their volatility, composition and other quality parameters fit the required finished-product specification.
Why do light naphtha specifications vary between cargoes?
Light naphtha characteristics depend on crude slate, refinery configuration, fractionation cut and production route. Final quality is therefore confirmed through the cargo-specific assay / CoA.
Can light naphtha be supplied under FOB and CIF terms?
Yes. FOB and CIF structures may be evaluated depending on origin, allocation, quantity, destination and shipment window.
How do I request a light naphtha commercial quotation?
Provide the required quantity, destination, delivery basis, shipment window and any required distillation, sulfur or composition parameters. Following qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable cargo program and commercial terms.
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 light naphtha 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.