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⛈ Coal Supplier Nigeria FOB Onne Port — Complete Buyer’s Guide to Nigerian Steam Coal

Augustina Impex Limited — SGS-Certified Nigerian Steam Coal Exporter | GCV 6,383 kcal/kg | Ultra-Low Sulphur 0.53% ar | FOB Onne Port, Rivers State | 50,000–200,000 MT/Month

⛈ Nigerian Steam Coal — Premium Thermal Coal from Enugu State

Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691 | NEPC RE No. 0039421) is a verified Nigerian exporter of premium steam coal — independently analysed and certified by SGS South Africa (Ref: RCB25-10657, SANAS T0465) — and exported FOB Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria, under the full Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS). Our steam coal originates from Enugu State and offers buyers a high-calorific, ultra-low-sulphur thermal coal that competes favourably with Richards Bay and Newcastle benchmarks, at a significantly more competitive FOB price.

With a GCV of 6,383 kcal/kg AR, total sulphur of just 0.53% ar, and an ash fusion temperature exceeding 1,500°C, Nigerian steam coal is attracting serious procurement attention from power utilities, cement manufacturers, industrial boilers, and commodity trading houses across India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and China. Contact us today to request our current Soft Corporate Offer (SCO Ref: AI-SCO-SCL-2026-001).

6,383

GCV kcal/kg AR

6,066

NAR kcal/kg

0.53%

Total Sulphur AR

USD 85

FOB Price /MT

200K

MT/Month Capacity

SGS

Certified Every Shipment

Why Nigeria Is an Emerging Steam Coal Export Source

Nigeria holds an estimated 3 billion tonnes of coal reserves spread across Enugu, Kogi, Benue, Anambra, and Plateau States — a resource base dormant since Nigeria pivoted to crude oil in the 1960s and 1970s, but now attracting serious international buyer attention. As supply chains from traditional exporters like Indonesia and South Africa face increasing logistical pressure and pricing volatility, Nigerian coal offers a compelling West African alternative with direct Atlantic Ocean access via Onne Port.

What sets Nigerian steam coal apart is not just its availability — it is the quality. Coal from Enugu State consistently tests with ultra-low sulphur content, high calorific value, and excellent combustion properties, making it an attractive, clean-burning fuel for power plants, cement kilns, and industrial boilers worldwide.

🔍 Why Nigerian Coal Is Attracting International Buyers

● GCV exceeds Newcastle and Richards Bay benchmark grades — 6,383 kcal/kg AR vs. the 6,000 kcal/kg NAR benchmark standard

● Ultra-low sulphur at 0.53% ar — substantially below Indonesian (0.8–1.2%) and South African (0.7–1.0%) grades

● Ash Fusion Temperature >1,500°C — eliminates slagging and fouling risk in high-temperature boiler systems

● FOB price of USD 85.00/MT — versus Richards Bay API4 at USD 110–115/MT for inferior-sulphur coal

● SGS-certified every shipment — full independent pre-shipment inspection from SGS South Africa, the world’s leading verification company

Full Coal Specifications — SGS South Africa Certified

Every specification below is independently verified by SGS South Africa under reference RCB25-10657, SANAS T0465. Full assay certificates are included with every Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) and provided as part of the shipping documentation package with each consignment.

GCV (AR)

As-Received

6,383

kcal/kg

NAR

Net As-Received

6,066

kcal/kg

Total Sulphur

As-Received

0.53%

Ultra-Low

Ash Content

As-Received

9.4%

Low Ash

Total Moisture

As-Received

7.3%

Ash Fusion Temp

All Stages

>1,500

°C

Proximate Analysis Table (As-Received Basis)

Parameter	Basis	Unit	Result
Gross Calorific Value (GCV)	As-Received (AR)	kcal/kg	6,383
Net Calorific Value (NAR)	Net As-Received	kcal/kg	6,066
Gross Calorific Value (GCV)	Air-Dried Basis (ADB)	kcal/kg	6,501
Total Moisture	As-Received (AR)	%	7.3
Ash Content	As-Received (AR)	%	9.4
Volatile Matter	Air-Dried Basis (ADB)	%	31.4
Fixed Carbon	Air-Dried Basis (ADB)	%	57.5

Ultimate Analysis and Physical Properties

Parameter	Basis	Unit	Result
Total Sulphur	As-Received (AR)	%	0.53 ✓ Ultra-Low
Ash Fusion Temperature (All Stages)	—	°C	>1,500
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	—	—	46
Free Swelling Index (FSI / CSN)	—	—	1 (Non-Caking)
Coal Rank / Classification	ASTM D388	—	hvA Bituminous
Origin	—	—	Enugu State, Nigeria
Independent Certification	—	—	SGS South Africa \| RCB25-10657 \| SANAS T0465

✔ The Low-Sulphur Commercial Advantage — What 0.53% ar Means for Buyers

At 0.53% total sulphur as-received, Nigerian steam coal is among the lowest-sulphur thermal coals from any African supply origin. For comparison: Indonesian thermal coal typically carries 0.8–1.2% ar sulphur; South African Richards Bay API4 coal tests at 0.7–1.0% ar. At 0.53% ar, Nigerian coal burns significantly cleaner, helping buyers:

● Reduce SO₂ emissions and meet stricter environmental regulations
● Lower or eliminate flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) operating costs
● Demonstrate cleaner procurement to shareholders, lenders, and regulators
● Blend with higher-sulphur coals to achieve compliance while reducing average procurement cost

Competitive Pricing — How We Compare to Global Benchmarks

Origin	GCV (AR)	Total Sulphur (AR)	FOB Price (Approx.)	Certification
Nigerian Steam Coal (Augustina Impex)	6,383 kcal/kg ★	0.53% ★ Lowest	USD 85.00/MT ★	SGS + CCIC
Richards Bay API4 (South Africa)	~6,000 kcal/kg NAR	0.70–1.00%	USD 110–115/MT	SGS
Newcastle NEWC (Australia)	~6,000 kcal/kg NAR	0.50–0.80%	USD 115–125/MT	Various
Indonesian Thermal (Various)	5,500–6,200 kcal/kg	0.80–1.20%	USD 70–105/MT	Various

🏠 Key Buyer Markets — Who Is Purchasing Nigerian Steam Coal

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India

Power utilities, cement manufacturers, and industrial boilers along the eastern and western coastlines. Low sulphur meets emission compliance. Discharge: Chennai, Mundra, Kandla, Vishakhapatnam, Paradip.

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Vietnam

Asia’s fastest-growing coal import market, driven by rapid industrial expansion. Buyers seek diversified supply beyond Indonesia. Discharge: Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Lan.

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Pakistan

Cement plants and power utilities. Price-sensitive; low sulphur reduces emission compliance cost. Discharge: Karachi, Port Qasim.

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Bangladesh

Growing energy demand and new power plant capacity. Seeks diversified supply sources. Discharge: Chittagong.

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Turkey

Cement manufacturers, steel producers, power generators. Atlantic route from Onne Port is geographically competitive. Discharge: Iskenderun, Mersin, Aliaga.

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China

SOE commodity trading houses and private industrial buyers. CCIC inspection available on request. Discharge: Suzhou, Tianjin, Guangzhou.

📦 FOB Onne Port — Shipping and Commercial Terms

📦 Current Commercial Terms — SCO Ref: AI-SCO-SCL-2026-001

FOB Price: USD 85.00 per metric tonne — FOB Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria
CIF Price: USD 135.00 per metric tonne — CIF Buyer’s Nominated Port
Minimum Monthly Quantity: 50,000 metric tonnes (±5%)
Maximum Supply Capacity: 200,000 metric tonnes per month
Contract Duration: 12 months, rolling contract
Total Contract Volume: 600,000 MT to 2,400,000 MT over 12 months
Payment Terms: Irrevocable Documentary LC at Sight | SBLC | Non-transferable DLC
Pre-Shipment Inspection: SGS South Africa at Onne Port | CCIC available on request
Loading Port: Onne Port (NGONN), Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria
Shipping Lines: Maersk | CMA CGM | Ocean Network Express | MSC

🗿 About Onne Port, Rivers State

Onne Port — officially the Oil and Gas Free Zone — is located in Eleme, Rivers State, approximately 25 km from Port Harcourt. It is one of Nigeria’s most important deep-water bulk cargo ports, managed by the Nigerian Ports Authority, with direct outbound connections to Chennai, Suzhou, Jebel Ali, Haiphong, Kandla, Karachi, Chittagong, Iskenderun, and Mersin via Maersk, CMA CGM, and Ocean Network Express. Under FOB Onne Port terms, Augustina Impex and our principal cover all costs through loading — transport from Enugu State, port charges, handling, loading operations, and SGS pre-shipment inspection. Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once coal clears the ship’s rail.

📋 The Transaction Process — How to Buy Nigerian Steam Coal

📋 Our 6-Step Commercial Process

Request and Review the SCO

Contact us to request the current Soft Corporate Offer (SCO Ref: AI-SCO-SCL-2026-001). The SCO contains full product specifications, SGS analysis certificate reference, pricing, commercial terms, and validity window. Review it with your technical and procurement teams.

Issue a Letter of Intent (LOI)

Submit a Letter of Intent addressed to our principal within the SCO validity period. For intermediary buyers and brokers, the LOI may be issued on your own company letterhead on behalf of the end buyer. The LOI triggers the FCO issuance process.

Receive the Full Corporate Offer (FCO)

Within 3 to 5 banking days of receiving your LOI, our principal issues a Full Corporate Offer (FCO) — the binding commercial document that forms the basis for the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA).

Execute the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA)

Buyer issues an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO). Both parties execute the SPA covering all delivery, inspection, payment, and shipment terms in full.

LC Opening and SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection

Buyer opens an Irrevocable LC at Sight with a prime bank. SGS South Africa conducts pre-shipment inspection at Onne Port. The full SGS analysis report is transmitted to the buyer before loading commences. CCIC inspection available as an alternative for Chinese SOE buyers.

Vessel Nomination, Loading, and Documentation

Buyer nominates the vessel (FOB terms). Loading commences at Onne Port. Full shipping documentation package issued: Bill of Lading, SGS Certificate, Certificate of Origin, NESS Certificate, Packing List, and Commercial Invoice — presented against LC for payment.

✅ Export Compliance and Registration

Export of this coal is facilitated through Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (RC 2022462), registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council under NEPC RE No. 0039421 (Valid through July 2027). This registration confirms full authorisation to export coal from Nigeria to international markets in compliance with Nigerian trade law. There is no active government ban on the export of steam coal from Nigeria. Nigerian coal export is fully legal and commercially active, with verified shipment records in 2024–2026.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Nigerian Steam Coal FOB Onne Port

Q1. Is Nigerian coal export officially permitted and legal?

Yes. Nigerian steam coal export is fully legal and permitted. Jase Odus Nigeria Limited holds a valid NEPC Export Registration (RE No. 0039421, valid through July 2027), issued by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council — the federal agency responsible for regulating Nigerian exports. There is no active government ban on the export of steam coal from Nigeria.

Q2. How is the coal quality independently verified before shipment?

Every shipment is subject to pre-shipment inspection and analysis by SGS South Africa — one of the world’s most trusted independent inspection companies. The full SGS report (GCV, moisture, ash, sulphur, ash fusion temperature, HGI, FSI) is provided to the buyer with shipping documents. CCIC (China Certification and Inspection Corporation) inspection is also available on request for Chinese SOE buyers who require it.

Q3. What is the minimum order quantity?

The minimum order is 50,000 metric tonnes per month under a 12-month rolling contract. Our supply capacity scales to 200,000 metric tonnes per month for buyers with larger volume requirements.

Q4. What payment instruments are accepted?

We accept Irrevocable Documentary Letter of Credit (LC) at Sight, Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC), and non-transferable Documentary Letter of Credit (DLC). LC at Sight is the preferred and most efficient payment instrument for coal transactions of this nature.

Q5. Can you supply CIF to our discharge port?

Yes. In addition to our FOB Onne Port offer, we can provide CIF quotations to buyer-nominated discharge ports. Our current CIF indication is USD 135.00/MT. Please provide your discharge port, vessel size preference (Handymax, Supramax, or Panamax), and monthly delivery schedule, and we will respond with a CIF price indication promptly.

Q6. How long does it take from SCO to first shipment?

For buyers who move efficiently through the LOI → FCO → ICPO → SPA → LC process, first shipment can typically be achieved within 30 to 45 days of initial engagement, subject to vessel availability and port scheduling.

Q7. Can intermediary brokers issue an LOI on behalf of the end buyer?

Yes. We accept LOIs issued on the broker’s own company letterhead on behalf of Chinese SOE or other end buyers. Our principal will issue the FCO upon receipt. Brokers working with Chinese State-Owned Enterprise buyers are fully accommodated in our commercial process.

Q8. What documentation comes with each coal export shipment?

Every shipment from Augustina Impex Limited is accompanied by: SGS South Africa Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (RCB25-10657), NEPC Export Certificate (RE No. 0039421), NESS Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, and Form NXP — a complete, internationally bankable documentation package.

Q9. How does Nigerian coal compare in price to South African API4 coal?

Nigerian steam coal is currently offered at USD 85.00/MT FOB Onne Port. South African Richards Bay API4 coal (6,000 kcal/kg NAR benchmark) is trading at approximately USD 110–115/MT FOB Richards Bay. Our coal has a superior GCV (6,383 kcal/kg AR vs. 6,000 kcal/kg NAR) and dramatically lower sulphur content (0.53% vs. 0.7–1.0%), making it outstanding value for cost-conscious procurement teams prepared to explore an emerging West African supply source.

📞 Request Your Coal SCO Today

Tell us your target monthly volume, discharge port, and preferred Incoterms — receive a formal SCO with SGS certificate reference within 48 business hours.

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💋 Email: augustinaimpex@gmail.com
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