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engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 6, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC
Dear Sir, Please what is the development so far Regards On Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM engr micheal smith < [redacted]> wrote: > Danny Smith > Houston, Texas > > Dear Sir, > > > Please we have clients who deal on refined crude oil so if you are a real > buyer or you are representing buyers or refinery owners please we can work > together .Lets have your informations and to know how to work together > > Regards > > Engr Micheal Smith > > >
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Aug 6, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC
Hi Michael, Thanks for checking in — I appreciate the follow-up. I’ve been busy with a few court cases lately, mostly around pipeline liability and cross-border oil disputes, which keeps me pretty engaged in the sector. Honestly, it’s been a solid few months of work, especially with the new Texas energy regulations rolling out. I’m actually thinking about expanding my network to include more direct buyers, especially ones with stable refining operations. Just to clarify, are you referring to a direct trading arrangement or a partnership with a refining entity? And if so, do you have any specific clients in mind or regions where the activity is concentrated? Also, are there any particular compliance standards or documentation requirements you’re thinking of for such a deal? I’ve been meaning to visit the Houston Refinery District again — saw a new facility near the Gulf Coast last week, and it’s got some promising infrastructure. Might be worth a chat about how buyers and refiners are aligning on pricing and delivery schedules. Looking forward to your thoughts. Best regards, Danny Smith Houston, Texas Sent from my iPad Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 11, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC
Dear Mr Danny So do you have serious buyers of crude oil let me know
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Aug 11, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
Hey Michael, Thanks for your email — I just got back from a quick meeting with my oil client group at the Houston Refinery Association dinner last night. Honestly, it was a great night, though I ended up getting stuck in the line for coffee at 8:30 PM because the barista had a full-time gig in a local church choir. (That’s how it goes, right? You show up to a business dinner and end up with a side gig in a church coffee line.) So yes, I do have serious buyers — actually, a few refineries in the Gulf Coast region are actively looking to secure stable supply chains for refined crude. I’m particularly interested in the logistics of delivery and the pricing model, especially around seasonal fluctuations. Could you please share more about your clients’ preferred delivery windows and where they're located? Also, do you have any documentation or contracts that outline their terms? And if you’re open to it, would it be possible to set up a short call this week to go over a sample trade flow? I’m pretty confident we can work something out. Looking forward to your reply. Best, Danny Smith Houston, Texas Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 25, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC
Greetings to you Please here are loaded vessels but if your buyer wants fesh one he should indicate the type he wants either CIF, TTO,TTT FOB Please indicate immediately so that we can proceed. STS or VTO* 🛢️ Bonny Light Crude Oil ◻️ 1M-2M bbls (1) 🚢 *LAUREN II -IMO 9258521 Singapore strait (2) 🚢 MELODY HOPE -IMO 9789271 Malaysian/Malacca Strait region (3) 🚢 NEW PROSPERITY -IMO 9689988 North Pacific/Japan region (4) 🚢 NEW HORIZON -IMO 9486520
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Aug 25, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
Dear Engr Micheal, Thanks for the update — I really appreciate the details on the vessels and the crude types. It’s quite helpful, especially with the different regions and IMO numbers listed. I’ve been trying to keep up with the market shifts lately, and honestly, the Pacific and Malacca Strait movements are becoming more active than I expected. Last week, I was at a Houston refinery meeting where they were talking about shifting supply chains due to unexpected delays in the Gulf Coast, so this timing feels real and relevant. Now, to your question — do I have serious buyers? Well, I’d say yes, but not all of them are currently active in the refined crude space. I’m working with a couple of mid-sized refiners in the Permian, and one of them is actually looking for a steady flow of Bonny Light in CIF terms. They’re concerned about price volatility, so they’re being cautious. Could you clarify what “fesh” means in this context? I assume you’re referring to fresh shipments — is that correct? Also, are the vessels currently available for immediate dispatch or are they scheduled for later dates? And just to be thorough — do any of these have any known bunkering or port delays tied to the Singapore or Japan routes? I’d love to help move this forward — I’ve been meaning to check in with a few of my contacts about blending options. Looking forward to your reply. Warm regards, Danny Smith Houston, Texas Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 26, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
Greetings to you Yes i will reconfirm if those loaded cargos are still available i will update you .Yes i mean fresh cargos you mean your buyers needs CIF okay i will try and get their procedures sure is Bonny Light Crude.Please once again your buyers are they serious and from which country? Please where are you can we have your details Regards
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Aug 26, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
Hi Michael, Thanks for the details — I really appreciate you going through the effort to list those vessels and clarify the cargo specs. I’ve been reviewing the options, and yes, Bonny Light Crude fits well with what we’re currently working on. I’m actually in Houston, Texas, and I’ve been doing a lot of oil litigation work lately — mostly around pipeline disputes and cross-border sales agreements. It’s kept me busy, but I’ve also been thinking more about long-term partnerships, especially ones that involve real, verified buyers. Just to make sure we’re on the same page: you mentioned "fresh cargos" and that buyers would need to specify CIF, FOB, or TTO. Are you able to confirm if the vessels listed — especially LAUREN II and MELODY HOPE — are still currently available and actively scheduled for loading? Also, could you let me know if any of the buyers are from the Gulf region or Europe? That would help with logistics and shipping timelines. And one small thing — do you know if there are any specific compliance requirements or documentation needed from the buyer side (like Incoterms, insurance clauses, or vessel inspection details)? I’ve been handling some of those in past cases and it helps to have that upfront. Looking forward to your reply — I’d love to move this forward properly. Sent from my iPhone Danny Smith Houston, TX 43 years old, oil and gas litigation specialist (No pets, but I do have a very good collection of vintage oil field maps) Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 28, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC
Dear Friend Greetings to you Please let me be sure you have buyers or sellers?Because based on my understanding you said that you have buyers and you are representing refineries but you are now asking me if there buyers are from the golf region .Sure there might be documents needed . I will also confirm the two vessels you mentioned. Regards
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Aug 28, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
My friend One good thing is that i have some one who is an allottee with NNPC Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation he always have allocations of bonny light crude oil On Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM engr micheal smith < [redacted]> wrote: > Dear Friend > > Greetings to you > > Please let me be sure you have buyers or sellers?Because based on my > understanding you said that you have buyers and you are representing > refineries but you are now asking me if there buyers are from the golf > region .Sure there might be documents needed . > > I will also confirm the two vessels you mentioned. > > Regards > > > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM <[redacted]> wrote: > >> Hi Michael, >> >> Thanks for the details — I really appreciate you going through the effort >> to list those vessels and clarify the cargo specs. I’ve been reviewing the >> options, and yes, Bonny Light Crude fits well with what we’re currently >> working on. I’m actually in Houston, Texas, and I’ve been doing a lot of >> oil litigation work lately — mostly around pipeline disputes and >> cross-border sales agreements. It’s kept me busy, but I’ve also been >> thinking more about long-term partnerships, especially ones that involve >> real, verified buyers. >> >> Just to make sure we’re on the same page: you mentioned "fresh cargos" >> and that buyers would need to specify CIF, FOB, or TTO. Are you able to >> confirm if the vessels listed — especially LAUREN II and MELODY HOPE — are >> still currently available and actively scheduled for loading? Also, could >> you let me know if any of the buyers are from the Gulf region or Europe? >> That would help with logistics and shipping timelines. >> >> And one small thing — do you know if there are any specific compliance >> requirements or documentation needed from the buyer side (like Incoterms, >> insurance clauses, or vessel inspection details)? I’ve been handling some >> of those in past cases and it helps to have that upfront. >> >> Looking forward to your reply — I’d love to move this forward properly. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> Danny Smith >> Houston, TX >> 43 years old, oil and gas litigation specialist >> (No pets, but I do have a very good collection of vintage oil field maps) >> >> Best regards, >> Danny Smith >> +17163259415 > >
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Aug 28, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC
Hi Michael, Thanks for the update — I really appreciate the details about the NNPC allottee. That’s a solid lead, especially since Bonny Light is such a reliable feedstock for refineries in the Gulf and even further afield. I’ve been sitting in the office at my Houston law firm, reviewing some of the pipeline cases lately, and I’ve actually started thinking about how much smoother trade operations would be if there were verified, real buyer commitments in place. It makes me wonder — do you know if the allottee has any formal agreements in place, or just informal allocations? I’d be interested in understanding how the cargo is scheduled and released. Also, just to confirm: are the vessels LAUREN II and MELODY HOPE still active in the trade lanes, or have they been reassigned? I know from past litigation that vessel availability can shift fast — especially with how the Gulf Coast schedules are handled during peak season. And one small thing — do you think the buyers would require any specific type of insurance or documentation, like a letter of intent or a signed purchase agreement? I’ve seen a few cases where buyers use those as gatekeepers before committing to FOB or CIF terms. I’m genuinely excited about this — maybe we can even set up a quick call to go over the logistics? Best, Danny Sent from my iPad Houston, TX +17163259415 P.S. I just found a vintage map of the Bonny fields — the one from 1978 — it’s oddly detailed. I keep it next to my desk. Thought of you. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
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Aug 28, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC
Dear Michael, Thanks so much for the update — I really appreciate you sharing that your contact with NNPC has allocations available. That’s a huge relief. I’ve been reviewing the vessel schedules and it makes sense that LAUREN II and MELODY HOPE are still active — they’ve been on the books for a while, but I’m glad they’re still viable. I’ve been working on a few pipeline cases lately — one involving a Texas refinery that had a dispute over FOB pricing with a Nigerian buyer. The Incoterms and vessel inspection clauses were a big part of the settlement. So, I’m wondering — do you know if the buyer side typically requires a vessel inspection certificate or a pre-shipment compliance checklist? I’d like to ensure we’re covering all the bases from the start. Also, just to clarify — are you saying the cargos are available for immediate loading, or is there a lead time or scheduling window? I’m in Houston and have a few days off next week, so if this can move forward quickly, I’d be happy to help coordinate with the buyer’s team. One small personal note — my wife used to work at a gas station on the bay, and we used to drive past the old oil rigs on the way home. I still sometimes look at the maps and remember how quiet they were at night. Makes me think of the old days — not too far from here, really. Looking forward to your thoughts. Warmly, Danny Smith Houston, TX +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415
engr micheal smith <[redacted]> Spam
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Aug 29, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
Dear Friend Greetings to you Thanks for your message too That is why i suggested having your wasp telephone number Regards
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Aug 29, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC
Dear Michael, Thanks for the quick response — I really appreciate that. You’re absolutely right, I should have shared my phone number earlier. I’ve been on the move a lot lately — just finished a long case about a pipeline leak in Louisiana, and my office is currently swamped with paperwork. I’m actually thinking about setting up a few calls to connect directly with the buyers, especially since you mentioned the NNPC allottee connection. Just to confirm: are the two vessels — LAUREN II and MELODY HOPE — still scheduled for Bonny Light loading in the next 60 days? And could you please share which of the buyers are actually in the Gulf region or operating out of Lagos, Nigeria? That would help me cross-reference with shipping timelines and avoid any delays. Also, is there any chance the buyer side might need a letter of intent or a pre-shipment inspection form? I’ve seen similar documents in past deals and thought it might save time. I’m genuinely excited about this — I’ve been feeling lonely lately and hope this could lead to something real. Maybe even a personal connection down the line. Looking forward to your thoughts. Best regards, Danny Smith Houston, TX +17163259415 Sent from my iPad P.S. I still have that vintage map of the Gulf Coast — I keep it on my desk. Sometimes I just stare at it and wonder what the future holds. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415