Upstream

Gunvor makes select investments in exploration, appraisal, development and production assets as a part of its strategy of diversifying along the energy supply chainDefinition: A supply chain refers to the entire process involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of goods or services, from the extraction of raw materials to the final consumption... Read more. Over the years, the company has participated in production assets in the Caspian Sea and West Africa, among other geographies.  

Gunvor’s expertise in the finance and the oil and gas sectors contributes to the realization of overlooked or undervalued upstreamDefinition: Upstream refers to the initial stages of the oil and gas production process, which involve exploration, drilling, and extraction of hydrocarbons from natural reserves. It is a term commonly... Read more opportunities.

While Gunvor’s upstream investments primarily consist of equity and offtake participationOfftake participation refers to the involvement of a company in the purchase or acquisition of a specific quantity of goods or commodities from a producer or supplier. It is commonly... Read more, the company insists upon environmental assessment and impact mitigation practicesImpact mitigation practices refer to a set of strategies employed by businesses and industries to minimize or reduce the negative consequences or impacts of their operations on the environment or... Read more, as well as relevant emissions monitoring and mitigation. All investments are included within the company’s emissions reductions targets.