EnergyIntelligence
Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston, Rotterdam, and Singapore. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
Diesel Supply Outlook 2027 & ULSD Buying Strategy
Distillate inventories are below five-year lows. Learn what the 2026-2027 diesel supply outlook means for bulk ULSD procurement, contract timing, and inspection.
ULSD Spec Guide: ASTM D975 Checklist for Buyers
A procurement manager's checklist for the ULSD specification under ASTM D975: 15-ppm sulfur, cetane, lubricity, oxidation stability, and cold-flow compliance.
BDN and MGO Documentation Rules Buyers Must Follow in 2026
The BDN and MGO documentation rules buyers must follow in 2026: MARPOL Annex VI Appendix V fields, the 2024 flashpoint entry, retention periods, and ISO 8217:2024.
Direct-Origin Fuel Supply: Cost & Risk Guide
Broker-layered fuel procurement hides specification drift, delay, and quality risk. See the cost and risk breakdown of direct-origin fuel supply for distributors.
Houston Ship Channel Fuel Export Dynamics
Houston is one of the largest U.S. export gateways for refined products. How Gulf Coast terminal capacity, channel depth, and berth queues affect fuel lead times and pricing.
EN590 Diesel 10 ppm: Specification & EU Procurement
EN590 is the European standard for automotive diesel at a 10 ppm sulfur limit. A field-by-field guide to winter climate grades, biodiesel blend limits, and the procurement terms that make the spec enforceable.
VLSFO Bunker Fuel Procurement: ISO 8217, Sulphur Compliance, and Quality Claims
A technical procurement guide to very low sulphur fuel oil covering the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, stability and compatibility risk, catalytic fines, MARPOL sampling, and hub-level supply reliability.
LPG Supply Contracts: Propane-Butane Specifications and Terminal Logistics
A procurement guide to liquefied petroleum gas covering propane and butane composition, vapour pressure and sulphur limits, pressurised versus refrigerated logistics, and Saudi CP and Mont Belvieu pricing.
Crude Oil and Refined Fuel Procurement: What Industrial Buyers Need to Know
A technical reference for procurement directors sourcing crude oil, diesel EN590, jet fuel Jet A-1, and industrial fuels. Covers product specifications, supplier qualification, pricing benchmarks, and logistics for energy commodity procurement.
Energy & Refined Products Supply Security: Geopolitical Risk, Crack Spreads, and Hub Diversification
How energy procurement teams manage supply security through geopolitical exposure indexing, refinery crack spread analysis, and multi-hub sourcing across US Gulf Coast, ARA barges, and Singapore transit corridors.
Editorial Teams
- Crude Differentials
- Refined Products
- Natural Gas
- USDA Grade Reports
- Crop Season Analysis
- Export Flows
- Palm Oil Markets
- RSPO Compliance
- Vegetable Oil Spreads
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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