Powering global
energy markets.
A dedicated refined-products and energy trading platform moving EN590 diesel, LPG, and other petroleum commodities from Black Sea and Gulf origination through Doraleh Oil Terminal, Djibouti, into Ethiopia, Somalia, and the wider Horn of Africa corridor — built on independent inspection, benchmark-referenced pricing, and Djibouti Free Zone trading infrastructure.
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A long-term supply partner,
not a one-off trade.
Every cargo is independently inspected by SGS or an equivalent surveyor at both load and discharge port, with a full Certificate of Quality and Quantity issued to the buyer — documentation built to satisfy LC compliance, customs clearance, and counterparty due diligence, even in markets without local testing infrastructure.
Dedicated energy trading platform with a Djibouti Free Zone affiliate structured for regional CIF and re-export trade.
Transparent, benchmark-referenced pricing against published Platts Middle East Gasoil FOB Arab Gulf assessments, with independent inspection at load and discharge.
Sister-company distribution reach through Prime Petrotrade Group for downstream Ethiopian and regional markets.
Six Pages,
One Trading Desk.
Product Portfolio
EN590 diesel, Jet A-1, LPG, LNG, crude, bitumen, and base oils across three trading categories.
View Products →Global Presence
Trade and delivery footprint spanning ten markets from the Gulf to East and Southern Africa.
View Markets →Trading & Logistics
Chartering, storage, trade finance, and market analytics behind every cargo we move.
View Infrastructure →Compliance & Finance
ISO-aligned quality process, KYC/AML screening, and structured trade finance instruments.
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EN590 Corridor
Our flagship supply corridor: EN590 10ppm diesel loaded at Batumi, Georgia, discharged at Doraleh Oil Terminal, Djibouti, and distributed on through Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa — priced against published Platts Middle East Gasoil FOB Arab Gulf assessments, with independent inspection at both ends of the voyage.
Trading Responsibly,
Documenting Everything.
Quality & Safety
Every cargo independently inspected by SGS or an equivalent surveyor at load and discharge, with full Certificates of Analysis, Quality, and Quantity issued to the buyer.
Governance & Compliance
KYC/AML screening, sanctions checks, and an ISO-aligned quality process applied to every counterparty and cargo before funds change hands.
Regional Impact
Reliable diesel supply into Ethiopia, Somalia, and the wider Horn of Africa corridor, supporting agriculture, transport, and energy access in markets that depend on it.
From the
Trading Desk.
Tracking Ethiopia's PEA Certificate of Competence process
Our desk is actively pursuing domestic distribution licensing under Proclamation No. 1363/2025, while continuing to serve buyers through Djibouti Free Zone ex-tank sales.
OngoingBatumi–Doraleh corridor capacity update
Current supply relationships support up to 500,000 MT of monthly capacity across the product portfolio, from EN590 diesel through to crude and base oils.
CompletedBuyer onboarding documentation refreshed
KYC/AML questionnaires and counterparty due-diligence packages are refreshed each onboarding cycle to keep pace with buyer and bank compliance requirements.
CompletedPrime Energy
Group.
Prime Energy Group is the petroleum and energy trading division of a diversified Ethiopian business group spanning agribusiness, energy trading, healthcare, real estate, medical diagnostics, medical importation, and manufacturing across the Horn of Africa and Gulf markets. Headquartered in Addis Ababa with direct access to Djibouti's Doraleh Oil Terminal, Prime Energy Group sources and delivers refined petroleum products to buyers across East Africa and the Gulf, backed by an established supply relationship with refinery/supplier Royal Energy LLP.
One group, multiple sectors: Prime Energy Group operates alongside affiliated companies spanning Agribusiness, Healthcare, Real Estate, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Importation, and Manufacturing — bringing operational depth, capital strength, and regional relationships well beyond a single trading desk.
Active supply commitments: 300,000 MT of EN590 10ppm diesel currently under signed Sales Purchase Agreements with Djibouti-based buyers, with first shipments of 30,000 MT each scheduled for delivery to Doraleh Oil Terminal.
"A long-term supply partner, not a one-off trade — that's the whole premise of the desk."
2022–2026,
Building the Desk.
Supply Chain
Our core EN590 supply chain runs from established Black Sea refinery relationships, loading at Batumi Port, Georgia, through to discharge at Doraleh Oil Terminal, Djibouti — with Djibouti Free Zone flexibility supporting onward CIF delivery and re-export across Somalia, Ethiopia, and the wider Horn of Africa corridor. That supply is backed by an established relationship with refinery/supplier Royal Energy LLP, supporting a monthly capacity of up to 500,000 metric tons.
From Doraleh, cargo moves into buyer markets across Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, each with its own import standards and licensing requirements that our desk tracks market by market.
Quality & Compliance
- Genuine 10ppm EN590 ultra-low sulphur diesel, matched to East African climate and regulatory conditions (EAC/EAS 177 reference limits)
- Full Certificate of Analysis on every cargo, traceable from load port to discharge port
- Independent SGS or equivalent inspection at load and discharge, with Certificate of Quality and Quantity provided to buyer
- Transparent, benchmark-referenced pricing against published Platts Middle East Gasoil FOB Arab Gulf assessments
A Long-Term
Energy Supply Partner.
Prime Energy Group's supply relationship with Royal Energy LLP supports a monthly capacity of up to 500,000 metric tons, across a full range of oil and energy commodities — for buyers seeking a recurring or long-term supply partner.
A Trusted Partner Across
the Horn of Africa & Gulf.
Regional Market Access
Established operations connecting Ethiopian, Djiboutian, and Gulf trade corridors, with direct access to the Doraleh Oil Terminal.
Diversified Trading Platform
Part of a vertically integrated group active in agribusiness, healthcare, real estate, medical diagnostics, medical importation, and manufacturing alongside energy — bringing operational depth beyond a single-cargo trade.
Documentation-First Approach
Every offer is backed by independent SGS quality certification and full shipping documentation, shared before any funds are requested.
- Competitive International Pricing
- Verified Global Supplier Network
- SGS / BV / Intertek Inspection
- Flexible Contract Structures
- Reliable International Logistics
- Dedicated Trading Team
- Fast RFQ Response
- End-to-End Transaction Support
Two partners,
one desk.
Abdi Kahin Rage
General Manager across the Prime group's operating companies, with oversight of the trading desk's buyer relationships and regional operations.
Saleh Said Al-Yaqoubi
Brings Gulf market relationships and supply-side sourcing experience, anchoring the desk's connections into Black Sea and Gulf cargo origination.
Refined products,
full spectrum.
EN590 diesel is the core of our trading book. Around it, our broader portfolio positions Prime Energy Group as a full-line partner as buyer relationships and licensing expand — organized here across three trading categories.
EN590 10ppm Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
The Regional Advantage for East African Buyers
Most diesel moving through East Africa today is sold to a legal ceiling that hasn't been tightened in over a decade — and in several markets, there's no accredited lab to verify it against even that. Prime Energy Group supplies genuine 10ppm EN590 ultra-low sulfur diesel, sourced from Black Sea refineries and delivered through Djibouti, fully documented and matched to East African operating conditions.
- Fewer breakdowns — ultra-low sulfur with guaranteed lubricity protects injectors and pumps in modern common-rail engines, generators, and marine equipment.
- Lower maintenance cost — cleaner combustion means less carbon build-up, longer service intervals, and fewer unplanned shutdowns for fleets and power plants.
- Climate-matched, not over-engineered — our CFPP is set to the East African +12°C standard — you're not paying for European cold-weather protection you'll never use.
- Bankable documentation — every cargo ships with a full Certificate of Analysis — usable for LC compliance, customs, and buyer due diligence, even in markets with no local testing infrastructure.
- Reliable supply chain — Royal Energy LLP (Black Sea) → Landy of Bounty FZ.LLC → Prime Energy Group, loading at Batumi and discharging at Doraleh, with Djibouti Free Zone flexibility for regional resale.
Specification sheets and sales terms are issued per cargo, once a buyer's destination market and volume are confirmed — reach out through the contact page and we'll send current terms directly.
Operating across
ten markets.
From Black Sea load ports to Gulf sourcing relationships and Horn of Africa distribution, Prime Energy Group and Prime Petrotrade Group operate a trading and delivery footprint spanning Singapore, the Gulf, East Africa, and Switzerland.
Markets we trade into.
Local presence, global standards: our Djibouti Free Zone affiliate, Prime Energy Group FZE, gives buyers a regional counterparty for ex-tank sales while our Addis Ababa headquarters coordinates sourcing, documentation, and buyer relationships across the wider group.
From load port
to buyer's tank.
Six parts of one trading infrastructure, and the shipping capability behind it — each a point where a trading partner either protects your margin or costs you money.
Global Trading Desk
Cargo origination and buyer-side execution across EN590 diesel and the wider product portfolio, priced against published Platts assessments.
Risk Management
Counterparty screening, benchmark-referenced pricing, and cargo-level documentation controls that keep exposure defined before a trade is confirmed.
Marine Chartering
Vessel nomination and chartering coordination for parcel sizes suited to Batumi-to-Doraleh and onward regional delivery.
Storage & Terminal Access
Discharge and ex-tank access at Doraleh Oil Terminal through our Djibouti Free Zone affiliate, Prime Energy Group FZE.
Trade Finance
Documentary letters of credit, standby instruments, and structured commodity finance structured per cargo — detailed under Financial Strength.
Market Analytics
Benchmark tracking against Platts Middle East Gasoil FOB Arab Gulf, and CIF Djibouti reference pricing across active buyer markets.
Moving cargo, safely and on schedule.
Vessel selection and scheduling are matched to parcel size, draft restrictions at Doraleh, and buyer delivery windows across our Horn of Africa and East African markets.
On the ground in Ethiopia: we're direct with partners about where our domestic licensing stands. Ethiopia's Petroleum & Energy Authority requires a Certificate of Competence for onshore distribution, which we are actively pursuing — in the meantime, Djibouti Free Zone ex-tank sales through Prime Energy Group FZE keep supply moving without cutting corners on compliance.
Built to satisfy
due diligence.
Documentation and financial instruments structured so a buyer's compliance, treasury, and legal teams can move quickly — not just the trading desk.
Full policy documents and counterparty questionnaires are available on request as part of buyer onboarding — including Code of Ethics and Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy, referenced under Governance.
Instruments buyers can bank on.
Documentation-first: Certificates of Analysis, Quality and Quantity, Bills of Lading, and financing terms are shared with buyers before funds are requested — every claim on this page is backed by paperwork we're glad to provide during onboarding.
Two partners,
clear accountability.
Prime Energy Group is structured as a general partnership under the Ethiopian Commercial Code, with executive oversight split between its two founding partners and reporting lines into the wider Prime group.
Abdi Kahin Rage
General Manager across the Prime group's operating companies; oversees buyer relationships, regional operations, and day-to-day management of the trading desk.
Saleh Said Al-Yaqoubi
Omani co-principal bringing Gulf market relationships and supply-side sourcing experience; anchors Black Sea and Gulf cargo origination.
Abir Abdiaziz Hassan
Leads sales and marketing strategy across the desk's buyer markets, coordinating outreach and relationship management for new and existing cargo partners.
Bashir Rashid Omar
Oversees vessel scheduling, discharge coordination, and inland logistics from Doraleh Oil Terminal into buyer markets across the Horn of Africa.
Nuradin Abdi
Manages day-to-day buyer relationships and cargo sales execution across the desk's regional distribution network.
M.A. Yonis
Coordinates operational execution across the trading desk, from documentation and compliance checks through to cargo delivery.
Prime Energy Group sits alongside affiliated entities in the wider group — including Prime Petrotrade Group, Prime Agro-Feed Manufacturing PLC, and Pioneer BioMedical Group — under shared governance standards and the group's Code of Ethics.
Governed for growth: as the desk scales beyond a two-partner structure, governance documentation — board minutes, independent audit, and formal sustainability reporting — will expand in step with transaction volume and buyer requirements.
Talk to
the desk.
For cargo inquiries, buyer onboarding, or partnership questions, reach us directly or send a message below.
Office
Bole Sub-City, Addis Ababa
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
info@primeenergygroup.net