...and we learn

Ghana’s offshore fishermen told us that our seismic surveying ship was a problem for them, particularly at night, when their small wooden boats were effectively undetectable by Vitol’s seismic vessel. We commissioned local people to help us make simple metal radar reflectors for the fishing boats so that they could be seen and avoided at all times, letting them carry on with their business, while we carried on with ours.

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We pride ourselves on our commitment to embracing the nuances, dynamics and unique sensitivities of local markets. Vitol is a partnership, and one that looks to form external partnerships based on fair and mutually agreed objectives wherever in the world we are doing business.

We employ the best local people and use their expertise and experience to ensure that wherever we are doing business, we are sensitive and alert to the cultural, economic, political and environmental concerns of the community. There is no imposition of ‘one size fits all’ solutions dreamed up in a distant Head Office. Rather, we form partnerships born of common interest and long term sustainability.

We listen...

We listen...

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