Black Falcon Petroleum FZ-LLC, RAKEZ, UAE 
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Black Falcon Petroleum FZ-LLC, RAKEZ, UAE 
  • Home
  • Corporate Overview
  • Compliance
  • Trading Desks
  • Operations
  • ESG, Sustainability
  • Legal Notice
  • Compliance & AML Policy
  • Website Disclaimer
  • Careers & Work With Us

Operations, Risk Management & Trade Lifecycle

End-to-End Trade Control Framework

At Black Falcon Petroleum FZ-LLC, every transaction is governed by a fully integrated operational and risk management framework, designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and capital protection throughout the entire trade lifecycle.  


Our operational model mirrors the control standards applied by leading global energy traders and international banks financing commodity flows. 

Trade Lifecycle ManagemenT

Each transaction follows a strict, auditable sequence:

1. Pre-Trade Approval

• Counterparty credit approval 

• Compliance & sanctions screening 

• Trade structure validation • Legal review of contract terms


 No trade may proceed without formal internal clearance.  

2. Contract Structuring

• Back-to-back purchase and sale contracts 

• Matched pricing formulas and volume 

• Defined Incoterms 2020 

• Clear title and risk transfer points  


Contracts are structured to minimize open exposure and legal ambiguity. 

3. Logistics & Execution

• Vessel nomination and vetting 

• Inspection company appointment (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, etc.) 

• Quality and quantity verification 

• Insurance placement  


All logistics partners are subject to strict due diligence and vetting. 

4. Documentation & Settlement

• Bill of Lading verification 

• Certificates of Origin & Quality 

• Commercial invoices and packing lists 

• Letter of Credit compliance checks   Payments are released only after full documentary conformity. 

5. Post-Trade Review

• Margin reconciliation 

• Freight and demurrage analysis 

• Counterparty performance assessment 

• Compliance confirmation  

Every trade leaves a complete and immutable audit trail. 

6.Market Risk Management

• Price Risk 

• Back-to-back physical trading model 

• Formula matching on buy/sell legs 

• Hedging via recognized exchanges (ICE / NYMEX) where required 


 Speculative trading is strictly prohibited. 

7.Basis & Timing Risk

• Control of pricing periods 

• Monitoring of benchmark differentials 

• Limited exposure windows 

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Tiered Counterparty Framework

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

 • Tier 1: Majors, NOCs, top-tier traders 

• Tier 2: Mid-sized traders and distributors 

• Tier 3: Smaller importers and end-users
 

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

 • Financial strength 

• Transaction history 

• Jurisdictional risk 

High-risk counterparties require:

Credit terms are assigned strictly based on:

High-risk counterparties require:

 • Confirmed Letters of Credit 

• Advance payment 

• Credit insurance 

Operational Risk Controls

We mitigate operational risk through:

We mitigate operational risk through:

We mitigate operational risk through:

 • Segregation of duties 

• Dual authorization controls 

• Independent document checks 

• Approved vendor lists  

 

This ensures protection against:

We mitigate operational risk through:

We mitigate operational risk through:

 • Fraud 

• Human error 

• Process failures 

Legal & Contractual Risk

We mitigate operational risk through:

Legal & Contractual Risk

 • Use of industry-standard contracts 

• Governing law clauses aligned with international practice 

• Arbitration under recognized institutions (LCIA, ICC, etc.)  

Black Falcon Petroleum FZ-LLC, RAKEZ, UAE 

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