Vitol

at a glance

Our purpose

Vitol is determined to remain at the forefront of the world’s energy markets and to be an active participant in the energy transition.

Our history

Vitol was founded in Rotterdam in 1966 by Henk Viëtor and Jacques Detiger. They began trading fuel oil barges from ARA up the Rhine.

Our operations

Energy underpins the global economy. Vitol works to meet the world’s energy needs today and invests in energy solutions for the future.