Virgin Fuel Oil D6 — residual fuel for power generation
PetroGlobal Group supplies Virgin Fuel Oil D6 from 400,000,000 to 800,000,000 gallons per month to utilities and large industrial consumers, CIF to any safe world port or FOB at the loading terminal, with SGS/CIQ inspection on every cargo.
Prices are gross, indicative and quoted in USD. Firm pricing, discounts and commissions are confirmed in the FCO for each transaction.
What is Virgin Fuel Oil D6?
Virgin Fuel Oil D6 is a high-viscosity residual fuel oil — the "Bunker C" class — used by power plants and very large boiler installations. It must be stored heated and is moved in heated-coil tankers; its low price per unit of energy is what attracts utility-scale buyers. D6 is quoted per US gallon. Related heavy grades: Mazut M100 and Fuel Oil CST-180.
Typical characteristics
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Class | Residual fuel oil (No. 6 / Bunker C type) |
| Kinematic viscosity | High — heated storage and transfer required |
| Flash point | ≥ 66 °C typical |
| Sulphur content | Per contracted grade |
| Gross heating value | ≈ 150,000 Btu per gallon |
| Water & sediment | ≤ 1.0 % typical |
The governing specification for each cargo is stated in the SCO/FCO and verified by SGS or CIQ at loading.
Supply & delivery terms
- Delivery basis: CIF to any safe world port (ASWP) or FOB at the loading terminal.
- Logistics: Heated-coil tankers; discharge requires heated storage at the receiving terminal.
- Frequent discharge regions: Southeast and East Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
- Documentation: Proof of Product bank-to-bank; origin and quality certificates with every cargo.
- Payment: DLC, SBLC or MT103 per the SPA.
How a transaction works
The standard sequence applies: ICPO → SCO → FCO → SPA → POP against payment instrument → inspection at loading → delivery CIF or FOB. The full walkthrough is in the oil trading procedure guide; delivery-basis trade-offs are covered in CIF vs FOB.
Frequently asked questions
What is D6 fuel oil?
A high-viscosity residual fuel oil (No. 6 / Bunker C class) used mainly for utility-scale power generation and very large boilers. It requires pre-heating throughout storage, transfer and combustion.
Why is D6 quoted in gallons?
Market convention: D6 trades in US gallons. Our contract range is 400–800 million gallons per month, with gross indications of $0.82 CIF / $0.80 FOB per gallon.
Who typically buys D6?
Power utilities, independent power producers and industrial plants with heated storage. Buyers without heavy-fuel infrastructure should consider lighter grades such as CST-180 or D2 gasoil.
How is quality verified?
SGS or CIQ certifies quantity and quality at loading at the seller's expense; certificates are presented bank-to-bank with the shipping documents.
How do I start a D6 purchase?
Issue an ICPO with monthly quantity, delivery basis and destination, plus company and banking references. An SCO follows within 24 hours on business days.
Also traded
Heavy fuel oil, 10,000 – 500,000 MT / month.
Intermediate fuel oil, 10,000 – 500,000 MT / month.
Export-grade crude, 10,000 – 3,000,000 BBL / month.
Request a D6 quotation
Send your quantity and destination — SCO within 24 hours.