Moving Energy
Reliably
But it’s not just what the investments bring to Gunvor.
As a global trading house, Gunvor brings a lot to the assets in which it invests:
Investments
Physical traders like Gunvor are inherently resilient, with a historical track record of rapid innovation and effective risk managementRisk Management in the context of energy commodities trading refers to the identification, assessment, and prioritization of uncertainties followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and... Read more. They are built to confront changing business environments by making adjustments in location, structure, funding, operating regime and strategy. Size matters, but so too does the ability to remain nimble as new investment and trading opportunities arise. Over the last decade, Gunvor has evolved from its pure merchant heritage to being increasingly embedded all along the energy supply chainSupply chain refers to the network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. In the context of energy commodities, the... Read more.
Since 2008, Gunvor has been investing in downstreamDownstream refers to all activities and processes involved in the oil and gas industry that occur after the production phase. This segment of the industry includes the refining, processing, transporting,... Read more, midstream and upstreamUpstream refers to the exploration and production segment of the oil and gas industry. The upstream sector includes all activities related to searching for potential underground or underwater crude oil... Read more assets that strategically complement the company’s daily trading activity. These assets enable Gunvor to enhance our management of the sourcing and distribution components of our trading platform, diversify its income streams and strengthen our competitive position.
Investments also provide valuable and detailed insights into the nature of the marketplace locally, regionally and globally. Such information supports the Group’s ability to identify and capture trading opportunities and enhances its profitability.
Wherever Gunvor operates, the Group seeks to establish long-term partnerships based on transparency and mutual respect. Gunvor aims to share expertise, provide training and build local capabilities so that its trading and investments deliver benefits to the people, communities and businesses the Group partners with and serves.
Gunvor has numerous investments, both direct and indirect, in strategically located assets. These include refineries, crude and oil products**Oil Products** Oil products, also known as petroleum products, are the end products derived from the processing of crude oil in oil refineries. Crude oil is a fossil fuel that... Read more terminals, pipelines and storages. Increasingly, the company is making investments in Energy TransitionEnergy Transition refers to the global shift from reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas towards more sustainable and renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric,... Read more assets and opportunities, primarily through Nyera, the company’s renewables**Renewables** Renewables, short for renewable energy sources, refer to energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human time scale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides,... Read more investment vehicle.
Investments also provide valuable and detailed insights into the nature of the marketplace locally, regionally and globally
Efficiency
Gunvor maintains a short chain of command to facilitate efficient decision-making, which ensures the company is able to act decisively to secure advantages in the interest of its partners and clients.
Organization
Gunvor has established a superior track record for undertaking massive
greenfield infrastructure development projects, delivering on-time and under-
budget, even in the most remote and difficult environments.
Sound Management
Gunvor employs a decentralized management approach to its assets, empowering talented professionals and experts to manage day-to-day operations, while reducing overhead and bureaucracy.
Financial Strength
Gunvor has effectively turned under-valued and distressed assets into
profitable operations that preserve and grow jobs, while contributing
positively to the local markets in which they operate.
Global Network
With operations, offices and activities on every continent, Gunvor is able to add economies of scaleEconomies of scale refer to the cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product. Essentially, as companies grow and the scale of their operations expands, they can usually... Read more to local operations, whether that is in the area of supply, marketing or financing.
Areas of Investment
Upstream
Gunvor has made select investments in exploration, appraisal, development and production assets as a part of its strategy of diversifying along the energy supply chain.
Terminals
Gunvor maintains ownership stakes in the vessels it charters, entering into joint ventures for refined products tankers. The company further invests in rail and trucking logistics capabilities.
Storage
Investments in storage facilities for crude oilCrude oil refers to unrefined petroleum that is found with the Earth’s crust. Read more and products are an important logistical aspect of generating value around various arbitrageArbitrage refers to the practice of taking advantage of price differences between two or more markets or exchanges in order to generate profits. It involves buying an asset at a... Read more opportunities relating time, distance and specifications.
Biofuels
Investments in biofuel plantsBiofuel Plants Biofuel plants refer to the facilities where various types of biofuels are produced. Biofuels are renewable energy sources derived from biological materials such as crops, waste plant materials,... Read more complement Gunvor’s growing physical trading in the sector, as well as the company’s expansion into energy transition technologies.
Transportation
Gunvor maintains ownership stakes in the vessels it charters, entering into joint ventures for refined products tankers. The company further invests in rail and trucking logistics capabilities.
Pipelines
Investments in pipeline assets provide us with the logistical flexibility to efficiently place different crude oil grades into various markets, enabling us to quickly take advantage of arbitrage opportunities.
Refineries
Refineries complement Gunvor’s trading function by creating greater operational efficiency across the supply chain, and benefit from our expertise and global relationships with feedstock suppliers.
Nyera
Nyera is dedicated to identifying Energy Transition investments,
including new sustainable commodities and businesses.
