LPG storage terminal
Energy & Fuels Division

Propane, butane, and commercial mixes for residential, autogas, and petrochemical use.

Overview

From Mont Belvieu to receiving terminals across South Asia.

Universal Trade Investments LLC trades commercial-grade LPG sourced from major liquefaction hubs and gas-producing nations. Our portfolio covers pure propane, pure butane, iso-butane, and standard commercial mixes graded for residential heating, automotive autogas, and petrochemical feedstock applications.

LPG cargoes are arranged through pressurized vessels, refrigerated VLGCs, and ISO tank containers, supporting both spot and long-term offtake agreements on FOB, CFR, and CIF terms.

01 / Specs

Specifications

Technical detail.

Product typesPure propane (C3) · Pure butane (C4) · Iso-butane (i-C4) · Mixes
Mix ratios100/0 · 70/30 · 50/50 · 30/70 · 0/100 propane/butane (custom)
Vapor pressurePer ASTM D1267 / D2598
Sulfur content<50 ppm typical · <30 ppm premium
Mercaptan / odorantEthyl mercaptan added per buyer spec
Density at 15°C0.500–0.580 kg/L
Olefin content<5% propene + butene (typical)
C2 lights<2.0 mol%
C5+ heavies<2.0 mol%
Free waterNil — dry cargo
SpecificationASTM D1835 / GOST 20448 / EN 589 (autogas)
InspectionSGS · Inspectorate · Bureau Veritas · Intertek
Pricing referenceSaudi Aramco CP · Mont Belvieu spot · AFEI
Other grades & specsRefrigerated cargoes, autogas-spec, custom blends — on request
02 / Origins

Loading hubs

  • United States
    Mont Belvieu, Texas — Houston export
  • Saudi Arabia
    Aramco CP cargoes · Ras Tanura · Yanbu
  • United Arab Emirates
    Ruwais · Jebel Ali
  • Qatar
    Ras Laffan associated LPG
  • Algeria · Nigeria
    Skikda · Bonny — West African origin
  • Norway
    North Sea ethane / propane
  • Other origins
    Available on request — contact desk to discuss
03 / Loading

Vessels

  • VLGC
    Very Large Gas Carrier — refrigerated
  • Pressurized vessels
    Short-haul shipments
  • Other vessel options
    Available on request
04 / Terms

Trade terms

  • FOB
    Mont Belvieu · Ras Tanura · Skikda · Ruwais
  • CFR
    Cost & freight to discharge port
  • CIF
    Discharge port
  • Payment
    LC at sight, SBLC, bank-to-bank DC, MT103 wire
  • Other payment options
    Available on request — contact desk to discuss
Reference pricing

Indexed to Saudi Aramco CP and Mont Belvieu spot.

LPG pricing is referenced to Saudi Aramco Contract Price (CP), Mont Belvieu spot, or Argus Far East Index (AFEI) — adjusted by formula for the contract period. Quotations issued on request.

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