Frequently asked questions.

An oil and gas broker connects verified buyers and sellers of petroleum products such as Jet Fuel A1, EN590 diesel, crude oil, and related physical fuels. Van Dyke Energy facilitates qualified conversations, coordinates diligence, and helps parties work through agreed transaction procedures.

No. Van Dyke Energy is not the seller. We act as a broker and intermediary, working with vetted relationships to refineries, title holders, allocation holders, mandates, and qualified counterparties.

Once a buyer has submitted the required LOI or ICPO and supporting documentation, an offer process may be initiated with the relevant supplier, subject to qualification and procedure.

Documentation varies by role and transaction stage. Buyers commonly provide company registration documents, a buyer profile or KYC materials, an LOI or ICPO, and evidence of financial capability. Supply-side parties should be prepared to share product specifications, procedure, authority, and pricing information as appropriate.

Van Dyke Energy’s public product focus is EN590 10PPM diesel, Jet Fuel A1, D6 Virgin Fuel Oil, and light crude. Availability depends on the opportunity, the counterparty, and the agreed transaction process.

Our network supports discussions across major international refinery hubs and trade ports. Product origin depends on availability, the delivery basis, and the buyer’s logistical requirements.

Brokerage compensation is addressed transparently through the appropriate agreements, including NCNDA and IMFPA documentation where relevant to the transaction.

We conduct diligence through corporate documentation, KYC and AML review, authority checks, and transaction-related information. This helps ensure only credible parties proceed to substantive discussion.

Timelines vary from days to several weeks depending on product availability, buyer readiness, documentation, financial instruments, inspection requirements, and logistics.

Transaction logistics are coordinated around the agreed delivery basis. This can include FOB or CIF procedures, shipping agents, inspection firms, and the relevant port requirements.

CIF means the seller arranges cost, insurance, and freight to the named destination under the agreed terms. FOB means responsibility transfers when the goods are loaded at the departure port.

A typical process can include buyer documentation, supplier offer, financial capability review, a sales and purchase agreement, product and logistics documentation, independent inspection where required, delivery, and payment. Each opportunity follows its agreed procedure.

An NCNDA is a non-circumvention and non-disclosure agreement that helps protect the confidentiality of the parties. An IMFPA records agreed fee-protection arrangements among relevant intermediaries.

Payment structures depend on the agreed procedure and may involve bank-to-bank transfers, letters of credit, or standby letters of credit. The relevant parties determine acceptable terms for each transaction.

We can facilitate discussions for both spot opportunities and longer-term supply arrangements, subject to the relevant product, counterparties, documentation, and agreed commercial terms.

Warning signs can include vague documentation, reluctance to complete compliance review, unrealistic pricing expectations, unclear authority, or a lack of verifiable company information.

Quality may be confirmed through independent inspection firms such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek at the relevant loading or discharge point, according to the agreed transaction terms.

Opportunities may involve major international trading hubs and ports, including Rotterdam, Houston, Fujairah, Singapore, Antwerp, and other ports appropriate to the product and delivery basis.

We do not engage with sanctioned entities or blacklisted jurisdictions. Parties are expected to complete appropriate KYC, AML, and documentation review before a transaction progresses.

Where appropriate, Van Dyke Energy can help qualified parties coordinate discussions around more complex supply-chain, off-take, or transaction structures. Each opportunity is subject to independent review and agreed terms.

A mandate has a direct agreement to represent a buyer or supplier. An intermediary facilitates introductions and transaction communication but may not hold legal authority to represent a party.

Commission arrangements are documented between the relevant parties, often through an IMFPA or other agreed fee-protection terms. Clear roles and written agreements are essential.

A TTM is a face-to-face or virtual meeting between relevant parties to review transaction terms, documentation, proof of product, logistics, or payment procedures before moving forward.

Use the confidential enquiry form with a clear description of your role, product requirement or offering, volume, location, delivery basis, and timing.