LNG, LPG, Urea, Ammonia, Phosphates and Fertilizer Cargo from Algerian Export Terminals — Product Specifications and Trade Basis

LNG Cargo Specifications — FOB Arzew and Skikda

Algeria exports LNG from Arzew (GL1Z, GL2Z, GL3Z) and Skikda (GL1K) terminals. LNG cargo coordination is available on FOB, CFR and DES basis using Q-flex and TFDE LNG carriers at lot sizes of approximately 138,000 to 160,000 cbm. Pricing is discussed on TTF-linked basis for Mediterranean and European discharge markets and JKM-linked basis for Asian destinations.

Primary LNG discharge markets include Spain, Italy, France, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Atlantic Basin routing to West African terminals and selected Asian destinations also available depending on vessel scheduling and cargo economics. Spot cargo discussions and term supply conversations handled subject to terminal scheduling and export-side counterparty confirmation.

LPG Cargo Specifications — Propane and Butane, FOB Algeria

LPG cargo coordination covers propane, butane and mixed LPG splits from Arzew and Skikda export terminals. Semi-refrigerated and pressurized tanker vessels used depending on cargo size and discharge terminal requirements. Lot sizes range from 3,500 to 22,000 MT. Pricing discussed on CP benchmark or Argus Mediterranean basis.

LPG discharge markets include East Mediterranean energy distribution, Southern European regional supply and MENA industrial and petrochemical demand. Trade basis available FOB, CFR and CIF Mediterranean depending on buyer vessel and freight requirements.

Urea 46% N Specifications — Prilled and Granular, FOB Arzew

Urea 46% N is produced at the Sorfert complex in Arzew and coordinated for bulk vessel shipment on FOB Arzew basis. Both prilled and granular forms available subject to production scheduling. Standard specification is 46% N minimum. Lot sizes from 5,000 MT parcel to Handysize and Supramax cargoes up to 55,000 MT.

Pricing is referenced on Granular Black Sea FOB or Middle East FOB benchmark basis. SGS or Intertek independent inspection is available at load port. LC at sight is the standard payment structure. REACH compliance documentation reviewed for European destination cargoes.

Mediterranean import demand is concentrated in Turkey, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal. Seasonal demand peaks align with spring planting (February to April) and autumn application (August to October) cycles. Early laycan coordination is recommended during peak demand periods. MENA agricultural procurement varies by country and growing calendar.

Ammonia Anhydrous Specifications — FOB Algeria

Ammonia anhydrous is produced at Fertial facilities in Annaba and Arzew. Cargo coordination covers both industrial-grade and fertilizer-grade ammonia for refrigerated pressurized tanker shipment. Load basis is FOB Algeria with CFR Mediterranean discharge available depending on vessel and buyer requirements.

Pricing is linked to Tampa convention and Middle East reference benchmarks. Discharge markets include Southern Europe, MENA and Black Sea fertilizer blending plants and industrial processing operations. Specialist discharge terminal infrastructure is required. Cargo discussions coordinated per inquiry with vessel type, discharge terminal capability and laycan window reviewed at time of engagement.

DAP 18-46-0 and MAP 11-52-0 Fertilizer Cargo

DAP (di-ammonium phosphate, 18-46-0) and MAP (mono-ammonium phosphate, 11-52-0) cargo coordination covers bulk vessel shipment from North African origins on FOB, CFR and CIF basis. Lot sizes from 10,000 to 55,000 MT on Handymax and Supramax bulk carriers.

Demand timing for DAP and MAP is closely aligned with spring and autumn planting cycles across Mediterranean and MENA agricultural markets. Turkey, Italy, Greece and North African domestic markets are primary Mediterranean DAP and MAP import destinations. Indian Ocean and Black Sea routing also available depending on cargo origin and vessel scheduling.

MAP is additionally used in compound fertilizer blending operations. Early procurement discussions during pre-season demand windows are recommended to secure laycan alignment.

Phosphate Rock and Phosphoric Acid — North Africa Fertilizer Feedstock

Phosphate rock sourced from North African origins is coordinated for bulk vessel shipment to fertilizer manufacturing plants in Mediterranean and Asian markets. Supramax and Panamax bulk carrier basis. FOB and CFR trade structures available.

Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) is available in industrial and fertilizer grades for chemical tanker or flexibag shipment. Phosphoric acid is the key intermediate in DAP and MAP production, used as primary feedstock by fertilizer plant operators. Industrial-grade phosphoric acid is also used in food processing and technical applications.

Discharge markets for both phosphate rock and phosphoric acid include Mediterranean and Atlantic industrial ports serving fertilizer manufacturing operations.

Sulfur Cargo — Algerian Gas Processing Byproduct

Sulfur is produced as a byproduct of Algerian natural gas processing. Available in granular and crushed lump form for bulk carrier shipment on FOB Algeria basis. Primary application is as feedstock in phosphoric acid production, linking Algerian gas processing infrastructure to the downstream phosphate fertilizer chain.

Discharge markets include Mediterranean and Atlantic industrial terminals serving phosphoric acid plants. Sulfur cargo coordination is typically discussed in the context of fertilizer plant feedstock procurement requirements alongside phosphate rock and phosphoric acid sourcing.

Discharge Markets — Mediterranean, Atlantic, MENA and Black Sea

North Africa energy and fertilizer cargoes are coordinated into the following primary destination markets from Arzew and Skikda export terminals.

Western Mediterranean corridor covers Spain, Italy, France and Portugal — the primary LNG regasification infrastructure and major fertilizer import ports, benefiting from short-haul freight advantage relative to Middle East and US Gulf origins.

Eastern Mediterranean corridor covers Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and Levantine markets — major urea and LPG import demand, LNG balancing flow activity and fertilizer blending requirements.

Atlantic Basin routing covers Belgium (Zeebrugge), United Kingdom (Isle of Grain and other terminals) and West African LNG and LPG terminals. Atlantic diversion economics versus TTF European benchmark reviewed per cargo.

MENA corridor covers Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Gulf markets — agricultural import demand for urea and DAP, planting-cycle procurement timing and regional fertilizer distribution.

Black Sea corridor covers Romania, Bulgaria and adjacent markets for bulk fertilizer import demand. Indian Ocean and Asian routing available for long-haul urea, DAP and LNG cargoes depending on freight economics and vessel positioning.

Red Sea rerouting conditions, port congestion and vessel availability are reviewed as part of freight assessment per inquiry. All cargo discussions are handled on a per-inquiry basis with freight, laycan and market conditions reviewed at time of engagement.

Trade Basis and Documentation — FOB, CFR, CIF and Inspection

Cargo coordination is available on FOB (buyer's vessel), CFR (seller arranges freight to discharge port) and CIF (seller arranges freight and marine insurance) basis depending on product, destination and buyer requirements.

Independent inspection at load port is available through SGS and Intertek for bulk fertilizer cargoes. Letter of credit at sight is the standard payment structure for fertilizer cargoes. Compliance documentation including REACH, phytosanitary certificates and certificate of origin is reviewed for European and regulated destination markets.

All cargo discussions are handled on an institutional B2B basis only. Buyer profile: LNG importers, fertilizer importers and distributors, commodity traders, ammonia buyers for industrial application, agricultural cooperative procurement operations and cargo intermediaries with active requirements.