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From: "andersson fred" <committe2007@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: fred_anderson@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:42:35 +0000
Subject: LETTER OF OFFER
Dear Friend,
I am FRED ANDERSON, a politician by profession. I have a special concession
to lift our Nigerian Bonney light crude oil.In the light of the above, i am
urgently in need of very serious buyers.
Meanwhile, find below some informations on the above.
PRODUCT QUALITY-----------------BONNY LIGHT CRUDE OIL.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pour print----------------------------------below 40of
Specific gravity--------------------------------0.06%
Rapid vapour pressure--------------------------- 6.52
API Gravity-------------------------------------37.00
Sulphur&wt--------------------------------------0.14%
Water Content-----------------------------------0.02%
Density at 30oc-------------------------------0.79kg/L
Freezing Point---------------------------------66oc
Sulphur Content-----------------------------Negligible
Cine Matic Viscasity at 200oc------------------2.9cp
Coke
Content--------------------------------Negligible.
Quantity------------------------------2million Barrels
Price----------------------------2Dollars below brent.
Payment------------------------------Letter of Credit.
On this note, we are ready, willing and able to conclude this transaction in
the shortest possible time. Be informed that this sales shall not be
subjected to (NNPC)bureacracy and strict lifting conditions. Should you be
interested sent in your letter of intent and after which i will have to
introduce you to the Bonny terminal superintendent (NNPC)who will conclude
all arrangements with you and facilitate delivery.You can email
at:fred_anderson77@yahoo.com
Yours Sincerely,
FRED ANDERSON
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