How We Help
Our services
At Sohar Oil Derivatives & Services LLC, our services are built to remove friction from cross-border petroleum trade. We align demand with verified supply, document the details that matter, and move cargoes with disciplined execution so your teams can focus on operations.
SERVICES
Our Offerings
#1
Commodity Trading & Brokerage
TRADING SERVICES
We source and broker petroleum products against recognized specifications (e.g., Jet A-1, EN 590/ULSD, LPG, Mazut M100, fuel-grade petcoke, Urea N46%), matching your volume profile, Incoterms, and receiving capabilities. For new relationships, we commonly begin with a trial shipment to validate specs, paperwork, and scheduling, then extend to multi-month supply once both sides are comfortable with performance.
Our brokerage model prioritizes clarity on specifications, custody points, and inspection methods at the contract stage to avoid ambiguity later.
#2
Supplier Qualification & Mandate Coordination
Certification Services
Every deal begins with counterparty verification and mandate checks. We validate supplier capabilities (product availability, historical liftings, allocation windows), review commercial terms, and ensure that any intermediary mandates are documented correctly. This disciplined front-end work reduces cycle time, prevents duplicate channels, and keeps communications clean when prices or nominations move.
Our model prioritizes clarity on specifications, custody points, and inspection methods at the contract stage to avoid ambiguity later.
#3
Quality Assurance & Independent Inspection
Certification Services
We coordinate pre-shipment sampling and independent inspection at the agreed custody point (shore tank, pipeline interface, or vessel manifold) using established labs and inspectors. Certificates of Quality/Analysis (COQ/COA) align with the contract specification and reference methods. For sensitive grades (aviation fuel, road diesel).
We track spec revisions and align test methods up front so your receiving lab can quickly confirm conformity on arrival.
#4
Logistics Planning & Vessel Readiness
Certification Services
We plan logistics around your operational reality: clean-compatible tonnage for liquid fuels, pressurized or bulk LPG options, and bulk or FIBC handling for solids like petcoke and urea. Our team coordinates vessel readiness, tank cleanliness, and line-displacement check where appropriate, then manages laytime/demurrage exposure through clear scheduling and proactive updates.
From Sohar’s hub, we leverage established lanes into the GCC, Africa, and South Asia, integrating last-mile delivery with vetted partners.
#5
Documentation & Trade Facilitation
Certification Services
We prepare complete, audit-friendly document packs: commercial invoice, certificate of origin, transport documents (B/L or CMR), and the agreed inspection certificates. Where buyers use letters of credit, we align presentation requirements early and keep document wording laser-precise to minimize discrepancies.
For open-account or mixed terms, we implement extra controls (milestone sign-offs, shipment trackers) so finance teams stay comfortable with exposure and timing.
#6
Compliance, KYC/AML & Sanctions Screening
Certification Services
Compliance is non-negotiable. We run KYC/AML on counterparties, screen vessels and cargoes against relevant sanctions regimes, and maintain records that satisfy internal and external audits.
Bank details are always verified out-of-band to reduce fraud risk, and any change in payment instructions triggers a secondary verification process. This culture of diligence protects both parties and speeds repeat transactions.
#7
Contracting, Incoterms & Dispute-Prevention
Certification Services
Clear contracts prevent disputes. We translate technical needs into crisp specifications, define measurement/inspection points, and document risk transfer and cost allocation under Incoterms® 2020.
We also agree practical exceptions (weather delays, port congestion) and a communication cadence so there are no surprises. If issues arise, we escalate quickly with evidence from logs, messages, and inspection records to resolve matters commercially.
#8
Market Intelligence & Planning Support
DATA & intelligence
Customers rely on us for practical market context—shipping conditions, port constraints, seasonal LPG blend shifts, regional diesel standards, and product availability windows. We don’t publish price predictions; instead, we focus on lead-time planning, scheduling risk, and specification guidance so your procurement stays timely and defensible.
For multi-site clients, we can help stagger deliveries and consolidate documentation to simplify internal reporting.
ASSURANCE
OUR WAY OF LIFE
Engagement typically follows a simple path:
(1) your RFQ with specs, volumes, delivery window, and Incoterms
(2) indicative proposal
(3) onboarding/KYC
(4) trial shipment with independent inspection
(5) move to monthly or quarterly lifts with renewal options.
Throughout, you’ll have a dedicated coordinator and a clear escalation path for time-critical decisions.
Low on Energy? We can Assist!
As global energy evolves, Oman is investing in infrastructure, free-zones and cleaner energy initiatives — reinforcing its role as a trading hub.
We embrace this trajectory by prioritizing efficiency, compliance and practical sustainability in our operations.