Vitol Holding B.V.
Vitol Holding B.V., founded in Rotterdam in 1966, is a privately held multinational energy and commodity trading company headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with its largest operations in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm specializes in trading, logistics, and distribution of energy products, complemented by refining, shipping, terminals, exploration and production, power generation, and retail businesses. Vitol is widely recognized as the world's largest independent energy trader, employing around 1,700 people globally, and maintains a highly secretive culture. Its client base includes national oil companies, multinationals, industrial end-users, and governments.
Investment Strategy
Vitol's investment strategy centers on physically trading and distributing a broad portfolio of energy products—including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, coal, and carbon credits—leveraging global logistics, refining, shipping fleets, and terminals. The firm integrates upstream activities (exploration and production), midstream logistics, and downstream retail, seeking arbitrage opportunities and strategic investments across the global energy value chain. Vitol adapts to market shifts and energy transitions while maintaining risk management and a focus on operational excellence in dynamic and volatile markets.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C CME | CME GROUP INC | 80.06% | $11.0M | 40,000 | $167.31 | $275.62 | +$413.2K |