Commodity Sourcing
Crude Oil & Refined Petroleum Product TTO Transactions
Financely acts as a sourcing agent for buyers pursuing physical crude oil and refined petroleum product transactions structured on a TTO basis. We use a network of verified sellers, trading desks, refineries, national oil companies, and storage operators built over years of active deal involvement to match a credible buyer mandate with a credible supply source.
Most buyers in this market spend months circling brokers who have no direct relationship with the supply side. We do not operate that way. Our sourcing process begins with the seller network, not a web search, and every introduction we facilitate is based on a direct working relationship with the counterparty being presented.
We source Crude Oil, Diesel and Gasoil, Jet Fuel, Fuel Oil, and Naphtha
— on spot and term bases, structured for TTO delivery and lender-compatible documentation.
What We Do
Seller Sourcing and Verification
We identify supply sources from our network of refineries, NOC trading arms, independent trading houses, and storage operators. Every counterparty we bring to a buyer has been assessed for transaction history and delivery capability.
Mandate Matching
We review your buying mandate — product, volume, grade, delivery port, pricing basis, and payment terms — and match it against active supply positions in our network rather than circulating your requirements to unknown brokers.
TTO Structure Coordination
We help coordinate the title transfer framework, voyage documentation, and cargo logistics introduction between buyer and seller so both sides are working from the same structural understanding before the transaction progresses.
Introduction to Closing
Once a match is confirmed, we facilitate the formal introduction, support the commercial alignment process, and remain available through to execution. We do not disappear after the introduction is made.
Financely does not take title to cargo, act as a principal, or trade on its own account. We are a sourcing agent. Our role is to identify and introduce verified supply to qualified buyers and to support the commercial process through to closing.
Products We Source
| Product |
Typical Specification / Grade |
| Crude Oil |
Brent, WTI, Urals, Bonny Light, Arab Light, and other regional grades sourced against prevailing benchmark pricing. |
| Diesel / Gasoil |
D2 GOST, EN590 10ppm, and gasoil in standard export specifications — sourced for CIF, FOB, and TTO delivery structures. |
| Jet Fuel |
Jet A-1 to DEF STAN 91-091 or ASTM D1655. Sourced for aviation operators, fuel traders, and government buyers. |
| Fuel Oil |
HSFO 380 CST, VLSFO (0.5% sulphur), and IFO 380 for bunkering, power generation, and refinery feedstock applications. |
| Naphtha |
Full-range and light naphtha for petrochemical feedstock and blending, sourced from refinery and trading desk positions. |
What a TTO Transaction Involves
A TTO (Tanker Take Over) transaction transfers title to a crude oil or refined product cargo from seller to buyer, typically at sea or at an agreed transfer point, without the physical movement of the vessel to the buyer's nominated terminal at the point of title change. The structure is common in spot physical oil trading where layers of intermediaries, vessel scheduling constraints, or jurisdictional considerations make a direct port delivery impractical for the initial title transfer.
The key documentation elements in a TTO transaction typically include the sale and purchase agreement, the vessel nomination and tanker details, the cargo manifest, an SGS or equivalent independent inspection report, and the payment instrument — typically a confirmed irrevocable Letter of Credit or a Documentary Collection, depending on counterparty relationship and jurisdiction.
Title Transfer Point
Agreed in the sale and purchase agreement — typically vessel's rail, manifold, or a specific geographic coordinate for sea transfers. All risk and title pass at the agreed point.
Independent Inspection
Volume and quality are confirmed by an independent inspector — SGS, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas — at the point of transfer. The inspection certificate forms part of the payment document set.
Payment Instrument
Most institutional counterparties require a confirmed irrevocable LC at sight or a Documentary Collection. Cash-in-advance structures are occasionally accepted for established trading relationships.
Compliance and Sanctions
All transactions are subject to full KYC, AML, and sanctions screening on both buyer and seller. Financely does not facilitate transactions involving sanctioned counterparties, vessels, or jurisdictions.
Who This Is For
| Buyer Type |
Typical Mandate |
| Independent Oil Traders |
Traders with confirmed end-buyer relationships and working capital in place, seeking a credible spot cargo or short-term term supply source. |
| Refineries and Processors |
Refinery procurement desks sourcing feedstock outside their established supply agreements, particularly for opportunistic or replacement cargoes. |
| Government Buyers and NOCs |
National oil company trading arms and government procurement entities seeking competitive supply introductions outside their existing tender frameworks. |
| Fuel Distributors |
Regional fuel distribution companies sourcing diesel, jet fuel, or fuel oil for downstream distribution who need supply introductions to trading desks or refinery export positions. |
What We Need From You
Formal Buying Mandate
A written mandate specifying product, grade, volume (in barrels or metric tonnes), frequency (spot or term), delivery basis, and target port or transfer location.
Proof of Funds or LC Capability
Evidence of payment capability — a bank comfort letter, SWIFT MT799/MT760, or confirmation of LC issuance capacity from your transacting bank. No supply introduction is made without this.
Corporate and KYC Documentation
Certificate of incorporation, beneficial ownership declaration, director IDs, and any relevant trade licences. Required for compliance screening before any introduction is facilitated.
Pricing and Payment Terms
Your pricing basis (Brent-linked, Platts, Argus, or fixed), acceptable premium or discount range, and your preferred payment terms so we can identify compatible supply positions.
Fees
Financely charges a non-refundable sourcing fee and a transaction success fee on completed deals. The success fee is applied on a per-barrel basis for crude oil and barrel-denominated products, and on a per-metric-tonne basis for products traded in metric tonnes — including diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, and naphtha. Both fees are disclosed in full before any engagement begins.
Sourcing Fee
$
25K–50K
Non-refundable · Payable before active sourcing begins · Scope-dependent
- Active search of Financely's verified seller network
- Mandate review and supply-side matching
- Counterparty pre-qualification and KYC check
- Structured introduction with full background
- Support through commercial alignment
Fee is $25,000 for standard spot mandates. Complex, multi-cargo, or term mandates are quoted at $50,000. The exact fee is confirmed in your engagement letter before payment is requested.
On Completion
Success Fee
$0.10 /bbl
$0.75 /MT
Per barrel or per metric tonne · Applied based on the unit of measure in your mandate · Invoiced post-delivery
- Applies to each cargo closed under the sourced introduction
- $0.10/bbl for crude oil and products quoted in barrels
- $0.75/MT for products quoted in metric tonnes (diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, naphtha)
- Calculated on the final inspected and invoiced volume
- Invoiced following independent inspection confirmation
- Payable within 5 business days of cargo settlement
- Applies on both spot and term transactions
Examples: 1,000,000 bbl crude cargo = $100,000 success fee. 50,000 MT diesel cargo = $37,500 success fee. Fee terms confirmed in writing before any introduction is facilitated.
The sourcing fee is non-refundable.
It compensates Financely for the active sourcing work performed regardless of whether the transaction ultimately closes. Buyers should only engage if they have confirmed payment capability and a genuine, executable mandate. We do not source for speculative or uncommitted buyers.
Why Buyers Work With Financely
Direct Relationships, Not Broker Chains
Our network is built from direct working relationships with supply-side counterparties — refineries, NOC trading arms, and independent trading desks. We do not pass mandates along broker chains and charge you for the privilege.
Qualified Introductions Only
We do not introduce counterparties we have not verified. Every seller presented to a buyer has been assessed for credibility, transaction history, and delivery capability before the introduction is made.
Aligned on Completion
Our success fee means our interest is aligned with yours. We are not paid in full unless the transaction closes. The sourcing fee funds the work. The success fee funds the result.
Compliant by Default
All mandates are screened against OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions lists. We do not facilitate transactions involving restricted counterparties, vessels, or jurisdictions, and we do not accept mandates that fail our initial compliance review.
Submit Your Buying Mandate
If you have a confirmed buying mandate, proof of funds, and are ready to engage on a structured sourcing basis, submit your mandate for review. We will confirm within two business days whether we have relevant supply-side relationships to match your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a TTO transaction?
A TTO (Tanker Take Over) transaction transfers title to a crude oil or petroleum product cargo at sea or at a designated point. It is a standard structure in spot physical oil trading where intermediary layers or logistics make a direct terminal delivery impractical at title change.
What does Financely do in these transactions?
Financely acts as a sourcing agent only. We identify and introduce verified supply sources to qualified buyers. We do not take title to cargo, act as principal, or hold funds related to the underlying transaction.
Why is the sourcing fee non-refundable?
The sourcing fee compensates Financely for active work performed — network engagement, counterparty screening, and mandate matching — regardless of whether the transaction ultimately closes. It is disclosed and agreed before any work begins.
What products and volumes do you source?
We source crude oil, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, and naphtha across a range of grades. Minimum mandate sizes are typically 500,000 barrels for spot and 1,000,000 barrels per month for term. Smaller volumes are considered case by case.