Diesel EN590
Ultra-low sulphur EN590 diesel supplied from Africa, on CIF or FOB terms.
EN590 diesel in volume
We arrange bulk EN590 diesel for importers, distributors and large consumers, supplied from Africa.
- Minimum order 50,000 MT
- Maximum order 1,000,000 MT
- Delivered CIF to your nominated port, or FOB at the loading port
- Load port stated in each offer
- Full specification sheet and independent test report on request
About the EN590 standard
EN 590 is the European standard for automotive diesel fuel, published by CEN. Among other limits, it specifies:
- Sulphur
- 10 mg/kg maximum
- Cetane number
- 51 minimum
- Flash point
- Above 55 °C
- Biodiesel (FAME)
- Up to 7% by volume
Source: EN 590 as summarised by DieselNet. Cargo-specific results are provided on the seller’s certificate of quality.
Cargo specification
The full specification sheet for each cargo is provided on request, together with the independent test report from the loading port.
| Parameter | Typical test reference | Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Density at 15 °C | kg/m³ | On request |
| Sulphur content | mg/kg | On request |
| Cetane number and index | — | On request |
| Flash point | °C | On request |
| Cold filter plugging point | °C, by climate grade | On request |
| FAME content | % v/v | On request |
| Water content | mg/kg | On request |
Terms buyers typically ask about
CIF or FOB
Under CIF, the seller arranges the vessel and insurance to your discharge port. Under FOB, you nominate the vessel at the loading port.
Quantity
Orders from 50,000 MT to 1,000,000 MT. The schedule and tolerance are agreed in the contract.
Price basis
Typically fixed or linked to a published price assessment. Confirmed per offer.
Inspection
Quality and quantity are typically certified at loading by an independent surveyor such as SGS, Intertek or an equivalent agreed by both parties.
Payment
Typically by documentary letter of credit or another bank instrument agreed in the contract.
Documents
Typically commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and certificates of quality and quantity.
What to include
Volume and delivery port first. Specification and schedule next.
- Company name and country
- Quantity per shipment and in total
- CIF or FOB
- Destination port
- Delivery schedule
- Any specification beyond EN590
- Import licence status
- Preferred payment instrument
Request a diesel offer
Send your volume and destination port to enquiries@resourcesgroup.biz or use the enquiry form.