Resource centre
The resource centre explains terminology, transaction procedures, due diligence, banking instruments and market access principles in plain English.
Resources
Transaction Guides
Practical guides explaining how international energy transactions are planned, assessed and coordinated.
Due Diligence Guides
Guidance on counterparty verification, document review, red flags and commercial risk management.
Trade Terminology
Plain-English explanations of LOI, FCO, ICPO, SPA, NCNDA, IMFPA, POF, POP and other terms.
Incoterms Explained
Commercial explanation of CIF, FOB, CFR and related delivery terms used in energy transactions.
Banking Instruments Explained
Commercial explanation of SBLC, DLC, MT103, MT199, MT700, MT760 and MT799.
Industry Insights
Commentary on energy markets, advisory practice, transaction risk and international market access.
Market Reports
Research-led summaries and downloadable market intelligence outputs where available.
Case Studies
Illustrative advisory scenarios and anonymised examples when available.
Buyer Guide
Guidance for buyers preparing to approach suppliers professionally.
Seller Guide
Guidance for sellers preparing to engage qualified buyers.
Commodity Fraud Awareness
Red flags and practical risk controls for international commodity enquiries.
Document Checklist
A practical checklist for organising commercial transaction documentation.
KYC and AML Overview
Commercial overview of know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering expectations in international trade.
Sanctions Awareness
Introductory guidance on why sanctions screening matters in energy transaction advisory.
Inspection and SGS Explained
Overview of inspection companies and the role of quality/quantity reports.
Storage and Logistics Explained
Commercial explanation of storage, tank arrangements and logistics documentation.
SPA Explained
A commercial guide to Sales and Purchase Agreements in energy transactions.
ICPO Explained
A plain-English guide to Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Orders.
FCO Explained
A plain-English guide to Full Corporate Offers.
LOI Explained
A plain-English guide to Letters of Intent.
NCNDA and IMFPA Explained
A guide to fee protection, non-circumvention and intermediary protections.
Proof of Funds Explained
A practical overview of financial readiness and proof-of-funds expectations.
Proof of Product Explained
A practical overview of product evidence, limitations and sequencing.
CIF Procedure Explained
Commercial overview of CIF fuel transaction procedures.
FOB Procedure Explained
Commercial overview of FOB fuel transaction procedures.
Transaction Red Flags
Common warning signs in buyer, seller and intermediary approaches.
Advisory Engagement Guide
How UK Petroleum structures advisory engagements from enquiry to close-out.