Are you preparing an RFQ for crude, refined products or LNG? This FAQ brings together the essential answers about the role of Qwanergy and BY13 Petroleum, price stability, logistical terms (FOB/CIF), compliance and contractual conditions to streamline your procurement processes.
Understand who does what, which products are available and in which areas we operate to secure your tenders.
Qwanergy is the commercial agency / energy arm of Qwanabyz. We identify and qualify buyers (industrial, institutional, distributors), structure offers and coordinate the process up to signature. BY13 Petroleum, an international oil trader based in Belgium, then carries the supply contract, confirms product allocation and manages commercial and logistical execution.
We operate across three main product lines: - Crude oil: Brent, WTI - Refined products: Diesel EN590, Jet Fuel A1 - Clean energy: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG / GNL) Each product line has detailed technical specifications and product sheets on our dedicated landing pages.
We operate globally via BY13 allocations: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Exact loading and discharge ports depend on the product, available logistics and regulatory constraints. Please indicate your target port in the quote request and we will confirm feasibility and alternative options if necessary.
Qwanergy is a specialized interface between your procurement teams and BY13: - Rapid structuring of offers (product, incoterms, price, financial instruments) - Access to multi-refinery allocations already negotiated - Multilingual support (FR/EN) and clear documentation for your procurement committees - Coordinated management of due diligence (KYC, allocation evidence, references) We reduce the time between first contact, internal validation and operational implementation of the contract.
Detailed product sheets (Crude, Diesel EN590, Jet Fuel A1, LNG) are available on qwanergy.com in the Products section and on dedicated landing pages for campaigns and RFQs. There you will find: technical specifications, units (bbl, m³, MT), currencies (USD/EUR) and quote request forms targeted by product.
Details on price formation, stability, MOQs, lead times and delivery terms to secure your budgets and schedules.
BY13 holds contractual allocations in several geographically distributed refineries. This diversification allows: - access to lots at pre-negotiated prices - smoothing of local tensions on the spot market We offer transparent pricing structures (fixed over a period, indexed to a benchmark with cap/floor) and can, if needed, include financial hedges or L/Cs to lock an agreed price for the contract duration.
Prices are generally indexed to a benchmark (e.g. Brent or WTI for crude) with a premium or discount depending on: quality, loading port, incoterm (FOB/CIF), volume and payment structure. Offers can be expressed in barrels (bbl), cubic meters (m³) or metric tonnes (MT), in USD or EUR. Each quote clearly specifies: benchmark, pricing formula, unit, currency and offer validity period.
MOQs depend on the product and logistics: - Crude: generally from ~50,000 barrels per cargo - Refined products (Diesel EN590, Jet A1): often 1,000–5,000 MT minimum These thresholds remain indicative and can be adapted to port configuration and customer profile. Indicative lead times after signature and setup of financial instruments: - Refined products and LNG: ~2 to 8 weeks - Crude: ~4 to 12 weeks depending on origin, laycan and available fleet Firm timings are confirmed in the proposal and the SPA.
We mainly offer: - FOB (Free On Board): BY13 delivers the goods on board at the loading port; you assume costs and risks from that point - CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): BY13 manages freight and insurance to the port of destination, while risks are transferred at loading The incoterm, port and allocation of responsibilities are specified in the quote and reflected in the SPA and transport documents (B/L).
Contracts include force majeure and delay management clauses: - proactive notification of ETAs/ETDs and congestion risks - possible recourse to alternative routes or allocations when realistic - buffer storage options and laycan readjustment Precise conditions, including demurrage handling, are defined in the SPA to limit operational impact on your supply chains.
Everything related to allocation proofs, product quality, documents provided, KYC/AML, sanctions and confidentiality.
BY13 is an international oil trader holding documented multi-refinery allocations. For each significant transaction, we can share typical items: - allocation proofs or framework agreements with the concerned refineries - client references and previously executed transactions - presentation of the executive team (David Debetencourt, Thomas van Praag, Hedi Gafari, Arthur Spiecaert, Gilles Lemercinier) Combined with operational documents (B/L, COA, inspection reports), these elements strengthen counterparty security.
Standard documentation typically includes: - SPA (Sales and Purchase Agreement) - Certificate of Analysis (COA) and, if required, Safety Data Sheet - Certificate of Origin - Bill of Lading - Commercial Invoice and Packing List - Independent inspection reports (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent) at loading for quality and quantity Additional documents can be provided according to your quality or compliance department's requirements.
Cargoes comply with the relevant international standards: - Diesel EN590 according to the European standard - Jet Fuel A1 according to ASTM / DEF STAN specifications - Crude types Brent/WTI according to market standards Each lot is accompanied by a COA and an independent inspection at the loading port. In case of a proven discrepancy between contractual specifications and the independent measurement, the SPA provides mechanisms for claims, financial adjustment or cargo replacement, possibly with recourse to a third-party expert.
Qwanergy and BY13 apply strict KYC/AML procedures and sanctions screening: - verification of the buyer's identity and legal status (Kbis extract or equivalent, articles of incorporation, signatory ID) - review of beneficial owners and bank references - systematic screening of counterparties and ports against international sanctions lists No transaction is finalized without compliance validation. Our policy can be shared with your legal teams for internal audit.
Confidentiality is a core element of our offering: - signing of an NDA on request, before or during discussions - confidentiality clauses in the SPA covering price, volumes, conditions - control of internal access to only the operational and financial teams involved We can also sign your own NDA templates if necessary, to align our practices with your internal standards.
Payment instruments, financial structuring, dispute resolution and support throughout the contract lifecycle.
Payment schemes are adapted to the risk profile and relationship status: - Irrevocable letters of credit (LC) and confirmed stand-by letters of credit (SBLC) - Bank guarantees (BG) and escrow accounts - Bank transfers (TT / MT103) for established counterparties For a new client, we favor secure instruments (LC, SBLC, escrow) limiting net prepayment. For recurring partners, more flexible commercial terms can be considered, subject to internal credit.
We work with recognized international correspondent banks and use standard instruments (LC, SBLC, BG, escrow). Payments are conditioned on the presentation and validation of contractual documents (B/L, COA, invoice, etc.). For significant transactions, we can coordinate with your banks to define a structure aligned with your risk policies and cash constraints.
Contracts (SPA) align with international practices: - precise description of delivery obligations, quality/quantity tolerances and responsibilities - use of third-party inspections to document any claim - possibility of performance penalties, financial adjustments or cargo replacement - clauses providing a dispute resolution mechanism (arbitration or competent jurisdiction) Each file can include bank guarantees or strengthened provisions according to your internal requirements.
In case of an issue, the process generally follows these steps: 1) Prompt notification by the buyer with factual elements (photos, reports, reservations on the B/L, etc.) 2) Joint analysis by Qwanergy/BY13, supported by third-party inspection reports 3) Implementation of the provisions provided in the SPA (renegotiation, compensation, replacement, arbitration) Our goal is to handle disagreements on a factual and contractual basis, minimizing impact on your operations.
Our standard "How it works" process runs in 4 steps: 1) Expression of need: you send us an LOI or RFQ (product, volume, port, incoterm, delivery window, financial constraints) 2) Offer structuring: we come back with a detailed proposal (price, logistics, payment scheme, laycan schedule) 3) Contractual validation and KYC: finalization of the SPA, setup of financial instruments (LC/SBLC/TT) and completion of KYC/AML 4) Delivery, inspection, follow-up: logistical execution by BY13, independent inspection, transmission of documentation and follow-up until delivery acceptance.
How we integrate LNG into your ESG trajectory and what we need to respond effectively to your next request.
Yes. In addition to crude and refined products, we offer LNG as a lower-carbon transition solution. Depending on your needs, we can: - provide data on the carbon footprint of cargoes - include offsetting options or carbon reporting - help you document environmental compliance vis-à-vis your investors, regulators or end customers.
We operate routinely in French and English for commercial exchanges, SPAs and key documentation. Other languages can be considered on a case-by-case basis via our local partner network. The site qwanergy.com and the main product sheets are available at minimum in FR/EN.
To speed up the response to your RFQ (target 24–72 h depending on complexity), it is helpful to specify from the start: - product (Crude Brent/WTI, Diesel EN590, Jet A1, LNG) - target volume (bbl, m³ or MT) and frequency (spot vs term contract) - preferred incoterm (FOB/CIF) and loading/discharge ports - desired delivery window (ETA, flexibility) - payment preferences (LC, SBLC, TT, etc.) These elements allow us to structure a realistic offer compatible with your internal constraints.
You can send us a preliminary request to contact@qwanergy.com or via the contact form on qwanergy.com. We will organize, if necessary, a qualification call (Teams/video) to refine your needs, present BY13 and validate internal constraints (volumes, compliance, financial instruments). At the end of this step, we will provide a structured proposal that you can directly integrate into your RFQ process or a framework agreement.
For any urgent question or to organize a detailed presentation (internal or procurement committee), contact us at contact@qwanergy.com. We will quickly coordinate a meeting with Qwanergy and, depending on the matter, a BY13 representative in order to address technical, logistical, financial and compliance aspects in the same discussion.