Vitol
About
Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a broad presence spanning across oil, power, renewables, and carbon credits. Each day, the company leverages its expertise to distribute energy worldwide. It sources energy from producers, refiners, and intermediaries, delivering it to refineries, utilities, airlines, retail distribution networks, wholesalers, and other traders. Vitol also manages the physical risks associated with moving energy.
The business operates on a global scale, trading over 7 million barrels of crude oil and products daily and chartering approximately 6,000 ship voyages annually. Vitol applies its technical expertise to oversee a global network of energy infrastructure, helping to balance supply and demand across the globe. Its trading and logistical operations are supported by a suite of proprietary technology applications, all developed and maintained in-house.
With more than 40 offices around the world, Vitol strives to add value across the energy supply chain. The company uses its scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, Vitol has committed over $2 billion in capital toward renewable projects and sustainable energy solutions. As the company shifts its focus, it is constantly seeking new talent to help shape its future over the next decade and beyond.
Vitol operates as a flat organization with a collaborative and entrepreneurial ethos. Its employees are empowered to take ownership of their decisions and be accountable for their actions. The company’s culture is grounded in the core values of integrity, honesty, and humility. With a team of approximately 1,600 individuals representing over 65 nationalities, Vitol is a truly global organization.
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