01 — MEDITERRANEAN
Supply-side dialogue
Monitoring potential Jet A-1 supply conversations, regional refinery activity and export economics across the Mediterranean and adjacent markets.
FOB Med / regional export flowsMercer & Cooper Resources
An independent commercial initiative led by Abhinay Pilankar.
Connecting the market around Jet A-1.
Commercially focused engagement across physical aviation fuel markets, with attention to credible supply opportunities, relevant buyer requirements and the practical details behind a cargo.
Mediterranean • Europe & NWE • US Gulf Coast
01 / Profile
A focused approach to physical Jet A-1 markets.
I am Abhinay Pilankar, an independent intermediary focused on physical Jet A-1 opportunities and commercial relationships across key refined-products markets.
My work combines ongoing market research with relationship-led commercial outreach. I follow regional supply and demand dynamics, pricing differentials, freight considerations and the practical requirements involved in assessing cross-border cargo opportunities.
I engage with industry contacts and London-based associates to develop market dialogue, test commercial interest and assess whether a potential opportunity has a credible route towards a meaningful discussion.
The emphasis is on substance, transparency and establishing whether the commercial fundamentals make sense.
Physical energy markets · A regional perspective
Maritime energy flows
Refining & infrastructure
Aviation markets02 / Market focus
Regional perspective.
Physical-market discipline.
Geographic focus shaped by the movement of refined products, regional price relationships and the commercial realities of getting a cargo to its destination.
02 — EUROPE & NWE
Demand & destination
Following European jet-fuel balances, NWE market conditions, delivered economics and the relationship between regional pricing and freight.
NWE / CIF destination economics
03 — US GULF COAST
Market connectivity
Developing industry relationships and monitoring refined-products market conditions relevant to potential transatlantic and wider trade discussions.
USGC / cross-market dialogue03 / Commercial approach
Good opportunities begin with the right questions.
A cargo conversation needs more than an indicative price. The objective is to understand the parties, the product, the delivery basis and the commercial pathway before moving discussions forward.
01
Understand the requirement
Clarify product specification, volume, timing, destination and delivery basis.
02
Establish commercial context
Understand the nature of the supply or buying interest, the relevant parties and their role in the proposed transaction.
03
Assess the economics
Consider regional benchmarks, price differentials, freight, laycan, logistics and other material costs.
04
Progress qualified dialogue
Where there is a credible fit, facilitate direct commercial discussion between relevant counterparties and clarify the next steps.
04 / Market work
Research that informs the conversation.
My ongoing market work has included reviewing regional Jet A-1 pricing relationships, European supply-and-demand commentary, Mediterranean export possibilities and the economics of moving product into Northwest Europe.
Areas of attention include the relationship between regional assessments, freight-adjusted netbacks, prompt versus forward availability and the practical distinction between market interest and confirmed physical supply.
05 / Market relationships
Independent reach.
Collaborative dialogue.
Commercial discussions are supported by an industry network that includes London-based associates. This provides an additional channel for market feedback and buyer-side dialogue where relevant.
Relationships are developed carefully, with attention to counterparty roles, confidentiality and the protection of legitimate commercial introductions.
How I engage
Discreet, direct and commercially grounded.
I aim to bring relevant parties into a conversation only when there is a reasonable basis to explore the opportunity. Market contacts and research relationships are not represented as confirmed mandates, allocations or committed demand.
06 / Contact
Let's discuss the
commercial fundamentals.
For Jet A-1 supply discussions, buyer requirements or relevant market intelligence, get in touch with a brief outline of the opportunity and the role of the parties involved.