01Coal
Specified by calorific value (GCV or NAR), ash, sulphur, moisture and size.
- Steam (thermal) coalGuide View guide Request quote
- Coking coal Request quote
- Petroleum coke Request quote
5 product groups · 3 product guides
Energy & Fuels.
Explore energy-related products and fuel categories for business trade requirements. Coal, petroleum products, fuel products and renewable-energy materials for business trade requirements.
- Specification-led requests
- Inspection & documents coordinated
- Finance & logistics for eligible trades
What trades in energy & fuels
Energy cargoes are large, price-sensitive and heavily documented. Calorific value, sulphur, ash and moisture drive the price of coal. Product specifications and inspection drive the price of fuels.
This category also attracts offers that cannot be verified. TP4 works from real requirements, identifiable counterparties and inspection the buyer can rely on.
Who buys
Power and cement plantsRoad and infrastructure contractorsFuel distributorsSolar EPC companies
- Power generationThermal coal and fuels for power plants and captive generation.
- Cement & industryKiln fuels and process heat for heavy industry.
- Roads & infrastructureBitumen for paving and maintenance programmes.
- Renewable projectsSolar modules and storage for utility and commercial sites.
Product groups
Every energy & fuels requirement starts with the right group and the right specification. Open a product guide, or request any item directly.
01Coal
02Petroleum products
Specified by product grade, test results and packaging form.
- BitumenGuide View guide Request quote
- Base oils Request quote
- Fuel oil Request quote
03Fuel products
Specified by the full product specification, inspection and delivery terms.
- Diesel Request quote
- LPG Request quote
- Other fuels by specification Request quote
04Renewable-energy materials
Specified by technology, power class, certification and warranty.
- Solar PV modulesGuide View guide Request quote
- Battery storage Request quote
- Biomass and wood pellets Request quote
05Industrial energy products
Specified by grade, viscosity or performance class and pack size.
- Lubricants Request quote
- Industrial fuels Request quote
Energy & Fuels product guides
Detailed guides with grades, specifications, documents, packaging and what drives the price. Reference information, not stock listings.
Standards and parameters that decide the deal
Name these clearly and suppliers can quote like for like. Leave them out and every quote means something different.
| Area | Typical standards or parameters | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Steam coal | GCV / NAR kcal/kg · ash · sulphur · TM | Price basis and boiler fit |
| Bitumen | Penetration · VG grade · PG grade | Road design suitability |
| Fuels | Product specification · independent inspection | Quality and quantity at loading |
| Solar modules | IEC 61215 · IEC 61730 | Safety and performance |
| Lubricants | Viscosity grade · performance class | Equipment compatibility |
How a energy & fuels trade moves with TP4
- 01Verified requirement
Real buyer, product specification, volume and delivery window.
- 02Counterparty checks
Sanctions, origin and identity checks before documents are exchanged.
- 03Specification & inspection
Independent inspection agreed at the load port or factory.
- 04Vessel or container plan
Laycan, vessel size or container loading matched to the cargo.
- 05Delivery & documents
Inspection certificate, bill of lading and origin papers presented.
Quality checks, packing and shipping
- Calorific value and ash for coal
- Penetration or viscosity for bitumen
- Full fuel specification at loading
- Power and flash test reports for modules
- Quantity by draft survey or meter
- BulkCoal and coke by vessel
- Drums & bitubagsBitumen in containers
- TankersLiquid fuels
- PalletisedSolar modules and batteries
Shipping modes
Bulk carrierProduct tankerContainersRoad tanker
Where energy & fuels trades
Country guides with import rules, ports and the products that move. Market information, not TP4 offices.
Asia-PacificTrade with China
Asia-PacificTrade with Japan
Asia-PacificTrade with South Korea
Asia-PacificTrade with Singapore
Asia-PacificTrade with Indonesia
Asia-PacificTrade with Australia
EuropeTrade with Netherlands
AmericasTrade with Canada
AfricaTrade with South Africa
AfricaTrade with Tanzania
Energy & Fuels: questions buyers ask
Why does TP4 insist on verified requirements for fuels?
Energy trades attract offers that cannot be verified. Working from real buyers, identifiable sellers and independent inspection protects everyone involved.
Who inspects bulk coal or fuel cargoes?
Independent inspection companies check quality and quantity at the load port, as agreed in the contract.
Can TP4 support solar project procurement?
Yes. Share the module technology, power class, certifications, quantity and delivery site.
Is finance available for energy cargoes?
Eligible transactions can be discussed with finance partners. Approval and terms are always the provider’s decision.
Request energy & fuels
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