01 Product
Petroleum coke supply overview
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO supplies petroleum coke (petcoke) for cement, power, aluminium and other industrial buyers under FOB and CIF terms, subject to allocation and transaction-specific commercial terms.
Petroleum coke is a solid, carbon-rich material produced as a by-product of refinery coking processes, including delayed coking. It is used as an industrial fuel and as feedstock for carbon and aluminium applications depending on grade and specification.
Available origin, loading location and route depend on grade, specification, allocation, destination and shipment window.
02 Grades
Fuel-grade vs anode-grade petcoke
Fuel-grade petcoke
Fuel-grade petroleum coke is generally selected according to parameters such as sulfur, calorific value, HGI, volatile matter, ash, moisture and metals. It is primarily used as an industrial fuel in cement kilns, power generation and other high-temperature applications.
Anode-grade petcoke
Anode-grade petroleum coke requires a lower-impurity quality profile suitable for carbon and aluminium applications. Relevant parameters may include sulfur, vanadium, nickel, ash, density and other cargo-specific quality characteristics.
The term “anode grade” may refer to suitable green petroleum coke feedstock or calcined petroleum coke depending on the commercial product. The exact product form must therefore be stated in the commercial offer and CoA.
Cement, power & industrial applications
Fuel-grade petroleum coke is primarily used in the following applications where the applicable specification is suitable:
- Cement kilns
- Industrial boilers
- Power generation
- Lime and other high-temperature industrial processes where suitable
Aluminium and carbon applications
Anode-grade petroleum coke may be supplied as anode-grade feedstock for the aluminium carbon chain, subject to product form and specification. Relevant applications may include:
- Aluminium anode chain
- Carbon products
- Other metallurgical applications according to grade and specification
03 Specification
Fuel-grade petcoke specifications
Values are indicative only. Final fuel-grade specification is defined by the applicable cargo CoA and SPA.
Fuel-grade petcoke is typically evaluated according to sulfur, calorific value, HGI, volatile matter, ash, moisture, metals and particle size. Market specifications are often segmented by sulfur and HGI.
Anode-grade petcoke quality requirements
Anode-grade quality parameters are contract-specific and confirmed in the commercial offer and CoA. Relevant parameters may include:
| Parameter | Specification basis |
|---|---|
| Sulfur | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Ash | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Vanadium | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Nickel | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Volatile matter | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Density | Per commercial offer and CoA |
| Other contract-specific parameters | Per commercial offer and CoA |
04 Delivery
Petcoke cargo size, handling & logistics
Bulk petroleum coke cargoes are typically structured from 5,000 MT upward, subject to allocation and loading program. Available origin, loading location and route depend on grade, specification, allocation, destination and shipment window.
Handling, storage and loading arrangements are defined in the applicable commercial offer and SPA.
FOB & CIF petroleum coke supply
FOB
Fuel-grade or anode-grade petcoke may be evaluated on FOB basis according to specification, loading program, cargo size and shipment window.
CIF
CIF supply may be evaluated for approved destinations, with freight, cargo size, grade, specification and destination reflected in the commercial terms.
Quality control & independent inspection
Independent inspection may be arranged according to the SPA at the applicable milestone. Sampling and analysis are performed in accordance with agreed contractual standards.
Cargo-specific quality parameters are confirmed in the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the applicable shipment.
Typical petroleum coke shipping documents
Each petroleum coke shipment may be accompanied by:
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) — grade-specific quality parameters
- Certificate of Weight
- Certificate of Origin
- Customs export documents
- Insurance Certificate (CIF shipments)
The applicable document set is confirmed in the commercial offer and SPA.
05 Price & enquiry
Petroleum coke price & commercial quotation — how to request
To request a petroleum coke commercial quotation, please provide:
- Required grade — fuel-grade or anode-grade
- Quantity (metric tons)
- Product form and quality specification
- Delivery basis — FOB or CIF and destination
- Shipment window
Start qualification — submit grade, quantity, delivery basis and timeframe via our structured inquiry path, or reach us via e-mail.
Petroleum coke frequently asked questions
What is petroleum coke (petcoke)?
Petroleum coke (petcoke) is a solid, carbon-rich material produced as a by-product of refinery coking processes. It is used as an industrial fuel and as feedstock for carbon and aluminium applications depending on grade and specification.
What is the difference between fuel-grade and anode-grade petcoke?
Fuel-grade petroleum coke is generally selected according to parameters such as sulfur, calorific value, HGI, volatile matter, ash, moisture and metals for cement, power and other industrial fuel applications. Anode-grade petroleum coke requires a lower-impurity quality profile suitable for carbon and aluminium applications, and the term may refer to green petroleum coke feedstock or calcined petroleum coke depending on the commercial product.
Which petcoke specifications are available?
ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate fuel-grade and anode-grade petcoke supply subject to allocation, destination, specification and shipment window. Final grade, quality parameters and product form are confirmed in the commercial offer, CoA and SPA.
Which industries use fuel-grade petroleum coke?
Fuel-grade petroleum coke is primarily used in cement kilns, industrial boilers, power generation and other high-temperature industrial processes where the applicable specification is suitable.
What quality parameters are important for anode-grade petcoke?
Relevant anode-grade parameters may include sulfur, vanadium, nickel, ash, volatile matter, density and other cargo-specific quality characteristics. The exact product form and specification are confirmed in the commercial offer and CoA.
Can petroleum coke be supplied under FOB and CIF terms?
Yes. FOB and CIF structures may be evaluated according to grade, specification, cargo allocation, destination, volume and shipment window.
How do I request a petroleum coke commercial quotation?
Provide the required grade, quantity, packaging, destination, delivery basis and shipment window. Following qualification, ALGHAF MARINE FZCO can evaluate the applicable supply program and current commercial indication.
How can a buyer verify a petroleum coke supplier and transaction?
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 petroleum coke 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.