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Houston, Texas  ·  Est. 2022

Reliable solid fuels supply. No middlemen.

Knightly Resources is an independent petroleum coke, coal, and alternative fuels brokerage serving industrial buyers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. 30 years of direct market experience — on your side of the table.

30+ Years in industry
4 Continents covered
$380M Portfolio managed

The broker who knows the plant floor as well as the trading desk.

Knightly Resources LLC is operated by Alfonso Caballero, an independent solid fuels broker with over 30 years of direct operational and commercial experience in petroleum coke, coal, and alternative fuels.

Before founding Knightly Resources, Alfonso spent 27 years within the CEMEX ecosystem — managing a global fuels subsidiary with a $380M/year budget and 5.5 million tons/year of supply across multiple continents. He has worked in cement production, coal mining, petcoke grinding, and seaborne logistics — giving him a perspective few brokers possess.

Every engagement at Knightly Resources is handled directly by Alfonso. No junior staff, no delegation. When you work with us, you work with someone who has been inside the operations you're running, and who has spent decades building the supplier relationships he now puts to work for clients.

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Track Record
$380M
Annual procurement portfolioManaged at CEMEX global fuels subsidiary — 5.5M tons/year across four continents.
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Supply shortages during COVID-19Zero unplanned spot purchases across the entire portfolio during the global production crisis.
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Metallurgical coal export — MexicoBuilt the supply chain and executed Mexico's first metallurgical coal maritime export.

What we do

We source, negotiate, and deliver. Our model is straightforward: find the right supply at the right price, from counterparties we trust — and tell you what we can and can't do before we start.

Petroleum Coke Brokerage

Origination and physical supply of fuel-grade and anode-grade petroleum coke from US Gulf Coast, Mexican, and international refineries to industrial end users.

Coal Origination & Supply

Thermal and metallurgical coal sourced from established producers in the Americas and Asia, with full logistics coordination for seaborne and overland delivery.

Alternative Fuels Sourcing

Supply of alternative fuel products from Europe and other origins to industrial buyers in Central America and beyond — supporting cost reduction and sustainability goals.

Supply Strategy Advisory

Independent assessment of existing supply arrangements, identification of alternative sources, and portfolio optimization recommendations across cost, reliability, and diversification.

Market Intelligence

Timely, practical insight on petcoke and coal pricing trends, freight markets, refinery production cycles, and supply/demand dynamics across key regions.

Direct Supplier Access

Three decades of direct relationships with refineries, coal producers, and trading counterparties — no layers, no markups beyond our brokerage fee.

Markets we serve

Active commercial coverage across four continents, with established supply origins and end-user relationships built over 30 years of direct market participation.

United States
Mexico
Central America
Caribbean
South America
Europe
North Africa
China

Supply Origins

US Refineries International Refineries Mexican Refineries US Coal Colombian Coal Indonesian Coal European AF Producers International Trading Houses

Industries Served

Cement Manufacturing Lime Production Power Generation Steel & Metallurgy Industrial Manufacturing Ceramic & Glass

What makes us different

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Inside knowledge

30 years working inside the industry — cement plants, coal mines, petcoke grinding, and multimodal logistics. We know how your plant uses fuel, not just how to sell it.

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Principal-only engagement

Every client works directly with Alfonso Caballero. No junior staff, no hand-offs. Senior experience on every transaction, every conversation.

03

Crisis-tested reliability

Zero supply shortages during COVID-19 across a $380M/year portfolio. Supply reliability isn't a promise — it's a track record.

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Transparent by default

We tell you what we can and can't do before we start. If there's a fit, we'll both know quickly. If there isn't, we won't waste your time.

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Direct supplier access

Relationships with refineries, coal mines, and trading counterparties built over three decades. Not a directory — a network of trusted counterparties we've transacted with firsthand.

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Long-term over transactional

We build relationships, not deal counts. Our goal is to be your reliable market contact for years, not to close a single trade and move on.

Let's talk about your sourcing

If you're an industrial buyer looking to pressure-test your current sourcing, explore alternatives, or simply have a reliable market contact — reach out directly. There's no pitch, no sales funnel. Just a conversation.

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