About us

Vitol is an energy and commodities company. We trade and distribute energy safely and responsibly around the world using our logistical expertise and infrastructure network.

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$225 billion

in revenues in 2019

387 million

tonnes of crude oil & products shipped annually

8 million

barrels of crude oil & products traded every day

7,000

ship voyages each year

250 ships

transporting our cargoes at sea at any one time

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Operating globally

We serve customers worldwide, and operate across every continent, from over 40 offices around the world. We understand that each country is unique and work with our customers to find optimal solutions for them.

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Working responsibly

Responsibility is integral to Vitol’s culture. It defines how we work and how we behave, governing how we interact with our customers, our partners and our communities.

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Trading

Vitol has been trading oil and petroleum products for over 50 years. Our market leading position is built upon long-term relationships, on our expertise, market understanding, focus on solutions and reputation for reliability.

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Investments

We are invested in energy assets which complement our position at the heart of the world’s energy markets and facilitate the flow of energy from, into and across key markets globally.

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Who we are

Our culture originates over 50 years ago with our founders and their combination of entrepreneurship, determination to succeed, integrity, hard work and humility.

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What we do

We are the world’s largest independent trader of energy. Our market leading business is built upon our uniquely collaborative way of working and conservative approach to financial and risk management.

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Meet our team

Our people are our business. It is on our people’s expertise, innovation, drive and relationships that we depend for the development and growth of our business.

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Vitol Foundation

The Vitol Foundation is a charitable organisation set up in 2006 that operates independently of Vitol.