Markets
Europe: Crude & Products Trading
Europe is a major demand centre for crude oil and refined products, with strict product specifications and well-developed logistics. It is the location of the 3FB Energy & Trade registered office in Tilburg, Netherlands.
What is Europe's role in oil trading?
Europe is a large import market for crude oil and refined products such as ultra-low-sulphur diesel. European product standards, including EN 590 for automotive diesel, set widely referenced quality benchmarks. The 3FB Energy & Trade registered office is in the Netherlands.
A major demand centre
European refiners and buyers import crude oil and refined products from the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and the former Soviet Union. Northwest Europe (including the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub) is one of the world's principal refined-product trading and storage regions.
Product standards
European product standards are widely referenced internationally. EN 590 defines automotive diesel, with the 10 ppm grade being ultra-low-sulphur diesel. See What is EN590 10ppm diesel?
Frequently asked questions
Where is 3FB's registered office?
In Tilburg, Netherlands, aligned with parent company NGD Holding B.V.
What products are relevant to Europe?