Who we are
National Commodity Operators Oman LLC (NCO) is a privately owned oil supply, trading and operations company. We source, ship and deliver crude oil, refined petroleum products, gas and bulk commodities for refiners, distributors, shipowners and industrial end-users, acting as principal on every transaction we conclude.
Our mission
To supply the international oil and gas industry – upstream, downstream and distribution – with a dependable physical service in niche product lines, giving our customers stability in volatile markets.
Our vision
To become a world-class oil supply, trading, gas and refining company through the integration of upstream and downstream businesses across dedicated strategic business units.
100% commitment to quality
Since our establishment our principal objective has been the provision of a superior service to our customers, achieved through strict adherence to the highest safety standards, compliance with local environmental law, and the benchmarking of our operations against world-class practice.
Our principles
- Deliver what was contracted. Specification, quantity and laytime are commitments, not intentions.
- Control the cargo. Own operations desk, nominated inspectors and 24/7 vessel tracking.
- Trade compliantly. Full sanctions, AML and origin screening on every counterparty and every vessel.
- Operate safely. HSE standards applied at loadports, storage terminals and during discharge.
Frequently asked
Product and specification, quantity per shipment, delivery terms, destination port or terminal, and your target delivery window. For term business we also need the contract duration and payment instrument.
Irrevocable documentary letters of credit from acceptable banks, standby letters of credit, and open account terms for approved counterparties with credit history or credit insurance.
An independent inspector – typically SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas – is appointed at both loadport and discharge port. Certificates are issued with the shipping documents.
Yes. New counterparties complete our KYC and sanctions screening process before an offer is issued, and first transactions are normally structured against a confirmed letter of credit.
Yes. Chartering and inland logistics are handled by our own operations desk, so we can quote FOB, CIF, CFR or delivered terms including trucking to the customer site.