Vitol

Vitol is a global energy and commodities company that has served the world's energy markets for more than 60 years, trading and distributing energy using its logistical expertise and infrastructure network. Operating on every continent from more than 40 offices, it counts national oil companies, multinationals, industrial and chemical companies and the world's largest airlines among its customers, and it describes itself as determined to remain at the forefront of energy markets while being an active participant in the energy transition.

Aviation fuel

• Vitol Aviation supplies jet fuel into wing and operates to the international JIG refuelling standards across a network of airports; a news item on the company's site describes the unit refuelling an Antonov An-225 at Sal Island in Cape Verde with more than 270,000 litres, and at that time it listed into-wing supply at 45 airports in Europe, the United States and Africa, including Senegal, Kenya, Morocco, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Cote d'Ivoire
• Crude oil and refined products trading and distribution for airlines and other customers, delivered on time and to specification by sourcing and managing the movement of energy through the relevant infrastructure

Wider business

• Crude oil and products, with around 8 million barrels traded daily and thousands of sea voyages chartered each year
• Gas, which the company sees as a displacement fuel in the energy transition, and a power trading team in the world's largest markets, with commentary on reliability and flexibility for utilities and data centres
• More than 3.3 billion dollars committed to sustainable energy investments across circular economy and renewable solutions, supply and offtake options for industrial and utility customers, and offsetting through high-integrity credits; the company has argued for a temporary safety valve in the EU Emissions Trading System
• A growing footprint in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and investments through the value chain from production to consumer, including the 2026 sale of its US upstream company VTX Energy Partners and the sale of its shareholding in fleet electrification firm VEV

Company

Vitol publishes environmental, social and governance reporting and says it strives to create an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can reach their full potential. Its website warns that external parties have falsely claimed to recruit on its behalf and that the company never asks for payment at any stage of recruitment. Enquiries are directed to its regional offices or the website contact form.

Shows

Vitol appears in the sponsor lists of Aviation Carbon 2026, where it is listed as lead sponsor.

Contact

More than 40 offices worldwide; enquiries via the website contact form
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