Introduction — 98% of “Crude Sellers” Have No Product at All

In the Crude Oil market (Bonny Light, Basrah, Forcados, ESPO, Arab Light…), the MOST important question is:

Does the seller actually own any crude?

The truth:

• 98% of so-called sellers own nothing

• 95% of POP documents circulating online are fake or recycled

• 90% of “allocations” are fabricated

• Real holders are extremely rare

• Genuine POP is NEVER released before banking compliance

This guide shows you:

• How to verify a real Crude seller

• The 7 true POP documents (not the fake ones)

• How to spot fabricated evidence

• Why most “allocations” are scams

• The real refinery/NOC procedure

• The institutional method NNRV uses to validate sellers

This is the authoritative guide for serious buyers, sellers, traders, and institutional intermediaries.

SECTION 1 — Understanding the Real Crude Oil Market (Macro & Institutional Context)

1.1 Real Crude Sellers Are Extremely Rare

Real Crude Oil sellers include:

• NOCs (National Oil Companies)

• Export terminals

• Pipeline operators

• Major refineries

• Super traders (Vitol, Glencore, Trafigura)

• Official off-takers with verifiable allocations

No individual on WhatsApp can legally access:

• A government pipeline

• An export terminal

• A crude lifting quota

• An ATC (Authority to Load)

• A monthly export allocation

If a seller cannot prove pipeline or terminal access → they are not real.

1.2 Crude Oil Is NOT Stored Like Diesel or Jet A1

Crude Oil moves through:

• Pipelines

• Government-regulated terminals

• Allocation systems

• Lifting programs

• Export quotas

Crude is NOT sitting in commercial tank farms waiting for brokers.

Anyone claiming they have “crude stored and ready” is 99% fake unless proven otherwise.

1.3 Fake POP Is the #1 Source of Fraud

Fake sellers love to send:

• Fake SGS

• Fake ATC

• Fake Q88

• Fake Bill of Lading

• Fake Tank Receipt

• Fake Pipeline documents

Important:
A TRUE POP is never released before MT799/MT760 AND full compliance.

Anyone sending POP early is automatically fake.

SECTION 2 — The 7 Real POP Documents That Prove Crude Existence (2025 Official List)

Only seven documents prove real crude ownership.
Everything else is decorative, fake, or irrelevant.

2.1 ATC – Authority To Load (Most Important Document)

Issued by:

• Ministry of Petroleum

• NOC

• Export terminal authority

It proves:

✔ Seller has a real loading slot
✔ The crude is scheduled for export
✔ The seller has actual access to a pipeline batch
✔ Terminal acknowledges upcoming loading

No ATC = No crude.
Period.

2.2 Q&Q Report (SGS / Intertek / BV)

Proves the product’s specifications:

• API gravity

• Density

• Sulfur

• BS&W

• Pour point

• Water content

• Batch ID

• Terminal location

Real Q&Q includes:

✔ Terminal ID
✔ Pipeline batch number
✔ Date stamp
✔ Inspector signature
✔ API consistent with claimed grade

A Q&Q received before compliance = fake.

2.3 Pipeline Injection Receipt

This is the single most reliable proof that the crude exists.

It shows:

• The volume injected

• Batch ID

• Pipeline route

• Time stamp

• Source terminal

Fake sellers NEVER have this.
Only NOCs and exporters have access.

2.4 Tank Storage Certificate (Only for Certain Ports)

Applicable in:

• Cushing

• Fujairah

• Rotterdam (rare)

• Saldanha Bay

• Ras Tanura

Very few crude products are stored in commercial tanks.
If provided, must contain:

✔ Tank number
✔ Terminal stamp
✔ Volume
✔ API
✔ Batch movement history

2.5 Bill of Lading (B/L) — Only AFTER Loading

A B/L BEFORE loading = 100% fake.

Real B/L contains:

• Vessel name

• IMO number

• Loading terminal

• Grade of crude

• Total barrels

• Date of issuance

• Shipping agent stamps

Buyers NEVER receive B/L before the vessel is loaded.

2.6 Export License / Allocation Number

Issued by:

• NOC

• Ministry of petroleum

• Government export office

Fake sellers avoid giving the allocation number because:

• It’s verifiable

• It exposes fraud

• It can be checked in minutes

NNRV always checks allocation numbers.

2.7 Certificate of Origin

Issued by:

• Chamber of Commerce

• Ministry

• Terminal authority

Confirms:

• Actual country of production

• Type of crude

• Verification by a real authority

Fake versions usually omit serial numbers or QR codes.

SECTION 3 — NNRV Expert Analysis: How to Detect a Fake Crude Seller in Seconds

3.1 The 12 Red Flags of a Fake Seller

1. Sends POP before MT799/MT760

2. Only uses WhatsApp

3. POP with no serial numbers

4. Avoids giving allocation number

5. Offers unrealistic discounts

6. Claims to be “direct with NOC”

7. Cannot name the export terminal

8. Cannot confirm pipeline batch

9. No bank officer available

10. Sends B/L before loading

11. ATC has no verification stamp

12. Q&Q dates don’t match pipeline cycle

If even one red flag appears → it’s fake.

3.2 The 9-Level NNRV Verification Process

To validate any crude seller, NNRV checks:

1. Corporate documentation

2. Export terminal identification

3. Pipeline batch confirmation

4. Allocation number authenticity

5. ATC legitimacy

6. SGS/Q&Q authenticity

7. Vessel schedule or nomination

8. Bank officer confirmation

9. Sanctions & AML screening

This institutional process eliminates 99% of fake sellers.

SECTION 4 — Step-by-Step Process to Verify a Crude Seller (A–Z)

Step 1 — Buyer sends ICPO + KYC + CP

Seller must show legitimacy AFTER this stage.

Step 2 — Seller issues SCO + SPA Draft

Step 3 — SPA Signed by both parties

Step 4 — Buyer’s Bank sends MT799 (Pre-Advice)

Shows the buyer is real.

Step 5 — Seller confirms terminal allocation slot

Step 6 — Buyer sends MT760 (SBLC) or MT700 (LC)

Secures the crude.

Step 7 — Seller releases full POP (7 real documents)

Via secure data room only.

Step 8 — Independent inspection (SGS/Intertek)

Step 9 — Loading or CIF execution

This is the real international procedure.

SECTION 5 — Buyers’ & Sellers’ Questions (20 Professional Answers)

10 Buyer Questions

1. Does POP come before MT799? → Never.

2. Can ATC be forged? → Yes, 80% online are fake.

3. Can I inspect pipeline before SPA? → No.

4. Is Crude stored like diesel? → No.

5. How to verify Q&Q? → Through SGS directly.

6. Are mega discounts real? → No.

7. Who verifies allocation? → NNRV.

8. Can I buy 2 million barrels without SBLC? → Impossible.

9. Are intermediaries allowed? → Yes with LOA.

10. Can we use MT103 only? → Rarely for crude.

10 Seller Questions

1. How to filter fake buyers? → Require MT799 first.

2. Why ask for SBLC? → Protection + compliance.

3. When to give POP? → After MT760.

4. Who pays inspection? → Buyer.

5. Can buyer check allocation? → Yes via NNRV.

6. How to avoid broker chains? → Documentation.

7. Is ATC mandatory? → Yes.

8. Can pipeline be visited? → Never.

9. Should seller accept “proof of funds PDF”? → No.

10. Is WhatsApp communication safe? → No.

SECTION 6 — Why This POP Procedure Is Global & Non-Negotiable

It is enforced by:

• ICC Incoterms 2020

• Basel III

• NOC export regulations

• Pipeline governance frameworks

• OFAC / EU sanctions

• SGS & Intertek international standards

• SWIFT ISO 20022 banking rules

This is why real sellers never negotiate beyond compliance logic.

SECTION 7 — Professional CTA

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Mini FAQ (5 Quick Answers)

1. What proves 100% that the seller owns the crude?
   ATC + Pipeline Injection Receipt + Verified Allocation.

2. Can a seller show POP before SWIFT?
   Not in real transactions.

3. What is the strongest POP document?
   Pipeline Injection Receipt.

4. Do real NOCs use WhatsApp for deals?
   Absolutely not.

5. How quickly can NNRV verify a seller?
   24–72 hours depending on jurisdiction.