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FCE SPECIFICATIONS
FCE MAIN EXCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS OFFERED/SOUGHT
GENERAL AND ACTUAL ( IN PART) INSIGHT SERVED WHEN SOURCING GOODS;
ACTUAL SPECIFICATION OF THE GOODS ARE ONLY APPLIED ON THE OFFER AS SECURED FROM OUR SUPPLIERS
(Other grades considered privately)
FCE SWEET CRUDE OIL (SCO)
Minimium order considered .
Adjusted FCE grade. Pricing as per MT not BBL
Single shipment:Not considered
Revovling shipments: 1 shipment monthly or bi-monthly: Minimum deliveries considered per year : 6
Deliverable Quantities : Delivered in double hull shipworthy vessel(s): 60,000 MT up to 100,000 MT
Low Emission Sulfur (LES) by weight 0.45% or less
Density API 38 or better
FCE BBL to MT : 7.5 average
Subject to actual factors served by the supplierat contract time
Aramco type of primary contracting conditions not accpeted.
FCE SOUR CRUDE OIL
Sulphur Content: Generally over 0.5% by weight or higher (e.g., 2-5%).
Acidity: Contains acidic compounds, making it corrosive, needing specialized equipment.
Gravitiy API :Can range from medium to heavy (e.g., 15.8° API to 32° API), affecting refining yields.
Hydrogen sulfide and cabone Dioxide also define sourness.
Examples of Sour Crudes:
Maya Crude Mexico Heavy (around 16° API) with ~4.5-4.76% sulfur, suitable for asphalt.
ULS D2
ULS D2 (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel #2) is very low sulfur grade of diesel (typically 10 ppm max) for cleaner emissions and requires good ignition quality. Specification contains a minimum Cetane Number around 49 (or Index 46-49), meeting standards like EN 590, BS EN 590:2009, or ASTM D975 for properties like density, viscosity, flash point, and cold flow, making it suitable for modern diesel engines while remaining a standard #2 grade product. FCE sells at MT no gallon
D2
While LSD2 at 15 ppm has replaced the older D2 standard around the world the older grade may range from <5000 ppm (0.5%) down to <200 ppm (0.02%) or <50 ppm (0.005%), depending on the specific standard (e.g., Russian GOST 305-82 allows up to 0.5% total sulfur). Note ; Until the west drops sanctions with Russia FCE cannot buy and sell Russian fuels.
ASTM D396: Defines No. 2 Diesel (D2), often linked to 15 ppm ULSD in the US.
EN 590: European standard; progressively lowered sulfur limits from 0.2% to 10 ppm (Euro 5).
GOST 305-82(Russia): A common reference for D2 gas oil, allowing up to 0.5% total sulfur but with seasonal variations for cloud/pour points
GASOIL(AGO)
Gasoil and D2 are in essence the same thing: D2 is a refinery term for Gasoil, the second major distillate from crude oil, serving as a standard diesel fuel (like Diesel #2) known for its high energy content, good performance in most conditions, and use in standard diesel engines, though D2 historically refers to a higher sulfur version that's being replaced by ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) in many places, with the primary difference often being sulfur content and specific regional standards (like GOST or EN).AGO/D2 meeting strict low-sulfur standards like EN 590. The ‘A’ defined the method of production ( atmospheric )
COPPER CATHODES
The LME term grade “A” Copper is not used by the FCE.The term “ Premier Grade’”copper cathodes is used as different producers often claim to sell grade ‘A’ copper cathodes as per LME when its not. FCE premier copper cathodes must bear a minium widith x length of 900 mm, bound in metal straps and sold as 2 MT bundles or more at NBC . FCL not considered by FCE. NBC loads of 25000 MT minimum applies single or revolving. All copper cathodes sold by the FCE must arrive at or exceed 99.99% gross copoper content .The FCE tolerance factor in matter of grade grade is 2.0%. Copper cathodes are high-purity, semi-finished copper products. The basic specifications as per international standards like LME Grade A, ASTM B115, and BS EN 1978, are ther main priducts traded .Copper cthodes have a typical thickness range of 5 mm to 12 mm for standard large sheets.FCE price of for 914mm x 914 mm x12 mm sheets. Full specifications as served by our suppliers is applied on offers made by the FCE
ZINC INGOTS
Zinc ingot specifications focus on purity (typically 99.99%) or Special high grades ( SHG), physical properties like density (around 7.14 g/cm³) and melting point (~420°C), and standardized shapes/weights (e.g., 25kg ingots or large jumbo blocks) for galvanizing, die-casting, and alloys, ensuring low impurities like lead (Pb) for industrial use.
FCE ALUMINIUM INGOTS
Aluminum ingots vary widely in size and specs, but common types include small bars (around 15-25 kg, ~600x100x50mm) for general use and large T-shaped ingots (500-900 kg) for foundries, with purity levels like A7 (99.7% pure) being standard, defined by chemical composition (Si, Fe, Cu limits) and physical properties (density 2.7 g/cm³, melting point 660°C). They are categorized by purity (EC, primary, secondary) and application, often adhering to LME or GB/T standards, and packaged in 1-tonne bundles.
FCE ALUMINIUM SCRAP
AVERAGE OF 70,000 ALUMINIUM CANS PLUS OF MIUNUS 5.0%
Cans must be clean, shredded or cut and passed through a magent before compressing and pachaging, Pre shipment inspection by independent experts includies process supervison and batch testing prior to loading.
Complessed blocks bound in plastic wrap and metal straps and stacked on pallets to apply 2 MT weight ratio per pallet or higher. NBC single loads of 25,000 MT or higher cconsidered.
SOYBEANS; Human Consumption
Depending on suppliers grade. General expectation First-crage (or first-crop) soybeans are graded based on quality factors like damage, color, and foreign material (e.g., stones, weeds), with No. 1 Canada Yellow being the top grade, while protein content itself isn't a primary grading factor but rather a quality indicator, with typical protein around 35-40%, and high-protein varieties aiming for over 40%, giving excellent protein quality scores (PDCAAS/DIAAS near 1.0 or 100) for diverse uses.
SOYBEANS ; Animal feed
For cattle feed, soybeans are used as high-protein supplements, typically as Soybean Meal (defatted) or full fat soybeans (roasted), with specific grades focusing on protein content (like 48% for meal) and proper processing (roasting) to destroy anti-nutritional factors like trypsin inhibitors, ensuring digestibility and growth. The choice depends on energy needs: meal is protein-focused, while full-fat beans provide more fat/energy, with both being excellent for dairy and beef cattle.
FCE SUGAR
ICUMSA 45 is the highest grade of refined white cane sugar, characterized by its white color and exceptional purity (99.8% sucrose), making it a premium food-grade product used globally in beverages, confectionery, and pharmaceuticals, known for easy dissolution, consistent sweetness, and fine granulation. The ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) rating measures color and purity, with 45 being the lowest (whitest, purest) number on the scale. FCE range is 44 up to 50 icumsa sold in 50 kilo tri ply craft paper, plastic lined with a moisture barrier or Polyethelye bags . NBC loads of upo to 1 MT jumbo bags avialable. Browen sugar is not avialable .Miniumum single loads of 50,000 MT or hiugher . Revolving basis prefered
RICE
Long grain rice specifications define its physical traits like length (typically > 6.0 mm with a high length-to-width ratio), texture (fluffy, separate grains when cooked), and purity levels for defects (broken kernels, yellow, damaged, or foreign matter), with quality standards varying by grade (e.g., 100% Grade B, 5% broken) and type (e.g., Basmati Jasmine, standard white). Key metrics include average grain length (around 6.9-7.0 mm), moisture content (max 13-14%), broken kernels (e.g., <1% to 5% max), and acceptable levels of discolored or damaged kernals .Sold in 20 Kg or 50 Kg bags
FCE BLACK THERMAL COAL NAR
Average grade expected or better reflects FCE price basis :
- Sulphur: 0.41%
- Ash: 7.39%
- Moisture: 6.69%
- Kcal/kg: 6400 or better
Net as Recieved: Suplier to assure no less than 60,ooo up to 80,000 MT deliveries monthly for a period of 3, 4 or 5 years as taken from a stockpile consisting of a bed and one shipment in advance as per stockpile formed rear port of loading . Coal at GAR considered.
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