Energy & Fuels
Petroleum products, gas, solid fuels, biomass, lubricants — quality-certified energy supply for industrial, commercial, and domestic markets across Africa and global destinations.
Energy & Fuel Supply — Petroleum, Gas, Solid Fuels & Biomass
ApexBridge Trading Group supplies a comprehensive range of energy products and fuels to industrial operators, power generators, mining companies, shipping operators, distributors, and retail fuel networks across Africa and global markets. Our energy portfolio spans petroleum products, gas products, solid fuels, biomass fuels, and industrial lubricants and base oils.
Energy supply is one of the most critical and logistically complex commodity categories we trade. Every product in our energy portfolio is supplied with full cargo inspection documentation from accredited agencies — SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek — confirming compliance with specified grade, quality parameters, and safety standards before any shipment departs.
A defining feature of our energy portfolio is our commitment to biomass fuels — wood pellets, briquettes, charcoal, and agricultural biomass — which represent a growing and strategically important product line as markets across Africa, Europe, and Asia seek cleaner, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. ApexBridge is an active supplier of these products to industrial energy users and export markets worldwide.
Our Energy & Fuels Portfolio
- Diesel EN590 (10ppm and 50ppm sulphur)
- Gasoil (D2, 0.2% sulphur)
- Gasoline (RON 91, 95, 98)
- Jet fuel A1 (Jet A-1, DEF STAN 91-091)
- Fuel oil (IFO 180, IFO 380, VLSFO)
- Marine gas oil (MGO, DMA grade)
- Kerosene (illuminating paraffin)
- Heavy fuel oil (HFO, HSFO)
- LPG — propane and butane (commercial grade)
- LPG mixtures (70/30, 60/40 propane/butane)
- Autogas LPG for vehicle fuel applications
- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas — facilitated)
- Propane (HD-5 grade, industrial)
- Butane (commercial and technical grade)
- Thermal coal (6000 kcal/kg, 5500 kcal/kg NAR)
- Steam coal for power generation
- Metallurgical coal (coking coal)
- Petroleum coke (green and calcined)
- Anthracite coal (low ash, high carbon)
- Sub-bituminous coal
- Base oils (Group I, II, III)
- Engine oils (SAE 15W-40, 5W-30, 20W-50)
- Hydraulic oils (HLP 32, 46, 68)
- Gear oils (EP 80W-90, 85W-140)
- Transformer oils (inhibited and uninhibited)
- Greases (NLGI grades 0–3)
- Marine lubricants
- Cutting and metalworking fluids
Biomass Fuels — Supporting the Energy Transition
ApexBridge is an active supplier of a comprehensive range of biomass fuels — wood pellets, briquettes, charcoal, and agricultural biomass — to industrial energy users, power plants, co-firing facilities, and export markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Biomass fuels offer a renewable, lower-emission alternative to coal and other fossil fuels, and represent one of the fastest-growing segments in our energy portfolio.
Energy & Fuel Products — Reference Guide
| Product | Grade / Specification | Primary Origins | Packaging / Shipment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel EN590 | EN590, 10ppm sulphur — ASTM D975 compliant | Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Netherlands | Flexitank, ISO tank, bulk tanker | Available |
| Gasoil D2 | D2, 0.2% sulphur max — Russian export grade | Russia, Kazakhstan, Baltic states | Flexitank, ISO tank, bulk vessel | Available |
| Gasoline | RON 91, 95, 98 — unleaded, ASTM D4814 | UAE, Netherlands, India, South Africa | ISO tank, bulk tanker | Available |
| Jet Fuel A-1 | DEF STAN 91-091, ASTM D1655 — Jet A-1 | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands | ISO tank, dedicated fuel tanker | Available |
| LPG (Propane/Butane) | Commercial grade, HD-5 propane, EN 589 | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Russia | Pressurised ISO tank, cylinder lots | Available |
| Thermal Coal | 6000 kcal/kg NAR, sulphur <0.8%, ash <15% | South Africa, Indonesia, Colombia | Bulk vessel (panamax, capesize) | Available |
| Petroleum Coke (Green) | Sulphur 4–7%, moisture <10%, VM 8–12% | USA, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia | Bulk vessel, 1MT bags | Available |
| Wood Pellets (ENplus A1) | ENplus A1 — NCV 4.6 kWh/kg, ash <0.7% | Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, Vietnam | 15kg bags, 1MT big bags, bulk vessel | Available |
| Charcoal (Hardwood) | Fixed carbon 80%+, moisture <8%, ash <4% | Nigeria, Indonesia, Ukraine, South Africa | 10kg bags, 15kg bags, bulk container | Available |
| Sunflower Husk Pellets | NCV 4.2 kWh/kg, ash <6%, moisture <12% | Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan | 1MT big bags, bulk vessel | Available |
| Base Oil Group II | SN 150, SN 500 — API Group II | South Korea, USA, Saudi Arabia | ISO tank, IBC 1000L, drums 200L | Available |
| Engine Oil (Blended) | SAE 15W-40, 20W-50 — API CK-4/SN | South Africa, UAE, India | 20L drums, 200L barrels, IBC | Available |
- SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek cargo inspection on all petroleum products
- Flash point, sulphur content, density, and viscosity tested per ASTM / EN standards
- Quantity measurement and independent surveyor attendance at loading
- Calorific value, moisture, and ash testing for solid fuels and biomass
- Certificate of Quality (COQ) issued for every petroleum shipment
- Certificate of Quantity (CQY) for bulk vessel and tank shipments
- Full product specification sheet provided with every delivery
- IMDG Code compliance for all petroleum products shipped by sea
- ADR compliance for road tanker deliveries where applicable
- Flashpoint declarations and hazard classification on all DG shipments
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) provided for all fuel products
- UN number, packing group, and emergency response information documented
- Correct vessel segregation and stowage requirements enforced
- Flexitank (24,000L) for non-hazardous liquid fuels in 20ft containers
- ISO tank containers for petroleum and liquid gas products
- Bulk tanker vessel arrangements for large petroleum cargo
- Panamax and handymax bulk vessels for coal and solid fuel shipments
- 15kg, 1MT bagged, and bulk container for biomass pellets and charcoal
- Pressurised ISO tanks for LPG and liquefied gas products
- Industrial manufacturers — diesel, HFO, coal for power and heating
- Mining operations — diesel, lubricants, and equipment fuels
- Shipping companies — marine fuel oil, MGO, lubricants
- Aviation operators — Jet A-1 supply through approved channels
- Power generation utilities — coal, biomass, and HFO
- Biomass co-firing plants — wood pellets, agricultural biomass
- Retail fuel distributors — diesel, gasoline, kerosene, LPG
Where We Source Energy Products
Quality Standards We Source To
Biomass Fuels — A Growing Priority in Our Portfolio
The global transition toward cleaner, renewable energy sources is reshaping energy markets across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Biomass fuels — wood pellets, agricultural residue pellets, briquettes, and charcoal — represent one of the most accessible and commercially scalable pathways to reducing industrial dependence on coal and heavy fuel oil.
ApexBridge has developed an active biomass fuel supply capability — sourcing ENplus-certified wood pellets from Ukraine, Latvia, and Vietnam; hardwood charcoal from Nigeria, Indonesia, and South Africa; sunflower husk pellets from Ukraine and Kazakhstan; and sawdust briquettes from multiple origins — to serve both African industrial markets and European export biomass demand.
Our biomass product range is verified for calorific value, moisture content, ash content, and physical durability — ensuring that every shipment meets the specifications required by biomass boilers, co-firing facilities, and industrial heating systems in destination markets. Custom packaging in 15kg retail bags, 1MT big bags, or bulk vessel cargo is available depending on the product and market requirement.
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