Crude Oil

Our crude trading business has longstanding relationships with producers and refiners worldwide We help the former to effectively market and distribute their daily production, and the clients to secure a reliable supply of the right quality crude at the right time. We transact in over 20 different grades of crude oil in locations around the globe. We are active in all major centers where crude is produced, refined and traded, enabling our customers to benefit from critical intelligence and access to the most appropriate market. As a physical trader, we can deliver crude anywhere our customers require. We are one of the largest spot charterers of crude vessels and have a dedicated fleet of various sizes, as well as access to storage on land around the world.

PARTNERING WITH PRODUCERS

Our market-leading team combines specialist knowledge with global expertise. Over many years we have established long-term relationships with national oil companies, oil majors and independent producers. We use our expertise in managing transportation via pipeline, barge, train, truck and all sizes of vessel to efficiently and reliably transport crude to refiners worldwide. When appropriate, our traders work alongside our finance and E&P teams to develop commercial structures which allow us to finance producers’ operations in return for off take.

WORKING WITH REFINERS

We supply crude oil and feed stocks across the global refining industry. We take the time to understand the specific requirements and preferences of refiners worldwide and have a long track record of consistently and reliably sourcing the right feedstock to meet our customers’ needs at the right time.