Independent Agent | Physical OTC Energy Market
Mikhail V. Gontar
Bridging reliable supply channels from the Russian Federation and CIS with verified end-buyers in the Southeast Asian market.
Overview & Role
Located in Vietnam, I act strictly as a transaction facilitator to match proven regional demand with verifiable supply. Operating without an exclusive buyer or seller mandate, I facilitate principal-to-principal introductions and initial commercial negotiations.
Business Activity
- Sourcing of physical petroleum products including middle distillates, heavy fuel oil, base oils, and bitumen.
- Assisting in transaction structuring, regional logistics coordination, and alignment of inspection procedures.
- Compensated via mutually agreed Facilitation Fee Agreements (FFA) or standard NCNDA/IMFPA.
Market Focus & Current Interest
Commodities
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), EN590, Heavy Fuel Oil (Mazut M100), Crude Oil, Base Oils, and Packaged Bitumen.
Regions
Supply Origin: Russian Federation, CIS.
Destination Markets: Southeast Asia (primarily Vietnam).
Current Interest
Seeking spot and contract allocations on FOB (Russian Far East) or CFR (Vietnam) basis. Presently representing immediate demand for 70,000-80,000 MT of LNG (CFR delivery) and mid-size volume off-takes (e.g., 5,000 MT of Bitumen).
Compliance & Procedures
Committed to transparency and strict compliance with KYC standards. We exclusively act on behalf of verified buyers ready to deploy standard payment structures and proven banking instruments. We ensure that Quality and Quantity (Q&Q) inspections are conducted by independent world-class surveyors (e.g., SGS, Saybolt) at all points of loading.
Contact Details
Mikhail V. Gontar
Independent Agent, in association with Visad Oil & Lubricants FZC