DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TRADING

Downstream petroleum products trading companies in the Philippines are primarily **traders, distributors, and marketers**, not factories (refineries or manufacturing plants).

Here is a general company introduction for such entities:

These companies are engaged in the business of buying, selling, and distributing refined petroleum products within the Philippine market. Their operations typically encompass the entire value chain from import or sourcing from local refineries to delivering products to end-users.

Their core activities include:

Procurement They source a wide range of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), kerosene, jet fuel, bunker fuel, and lubricants. This often involves international trading, importing from global suppliers, or purchasing from domestic refiners.

Logistics and Distribution They manage the complex logistics of transporting, storing, and delivering these products. This involves operating or utilizing networks of marine terminals, bulk plants, storage depots, pipelines, and a fleet of tanker trucks or vessels to ensure efficient supply across various regions.

Market Reach They serve diverse customer segments, including retail service stations (gasoline stations), industrial clients (manufacturing plants, power generation), commercial businesses (transportation fleets, construction), aviation, marine bunkering, and residential consumers (for LPG).

Supply Chain Management They play a vital role in the national energy supply chain by ensuring the consistent and reliable availability of essential fuels and lubricants, supporting economic activity and daily life across the archipelago. Their business relies heavily on market dynamics, price fluctuations, and efficient supply chain management to maintain profitability and competitiveness.

Downstream petroleum product trading companies in the Philippines typically produce or trade the following products:

* Gasoline (various grades)

* Diesel

* Kerosene

* Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

* Aviation Fuel (Jet Fuel)

* Fuel Oil

* Lubricants

* Asphalt

* Petrochemicals