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Centalion is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. Since its founding in 2000, the company has established itself as a leading physical trader and […] Read More

Investments

Physical traders like Centalion are inherently resilient, with a historical track record of rapid innovation and effective risk management. 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 […] Read More

Leadership

Gary PedersenGroup Chief Executive Officer &Chairman of the Board Gia MaiChief Operating Officer Kalpesh PatelGlobal Head of LNG Read More

Education & Awareness

While the basic ethical and legal underpinnings of Compliance remain stable, each year new laws are passed, regulations are updated, and the outcomes of tested cases all serve to advance and change how aspects of Compliance are implemented. To ensure our employees are kept up-to-date, Centalion has mandatory annual training for every employee covering many […] Read More

Policies & Code of Conduct

Centalion has established clear policies for ABC, AML, market conduct, market abuse, economic sanctions, and other risk areas. They have been communicated from the top-down. Importantly, we have also created a whistleblowing policy that has been clearly communicated by the CEO to all our employees. Specifically regarding ABC, policies and procedures and systems and controls […] Read More

Trakk

Centalion is committed to the safety and efficiency of information transfer to maintain a stable trading network with our partners. As part of these efforts, the company has implemented Trakk – a tool which will ensure the origin, authenticity, and accuracy of documents. Trakk will generate a clear audit trail of actions performed against each […] Read More

Product Safety

Moving Energy Forward Product Safety Many of the products that Centalion sells are subject to Product Safety regulations and only may be placed on the market with a valid registration. It applies, for example, to petroleum substances. Refineries owned by Centalion hold their own set of registrations for the products they produce. Centalion also holds […] Read More

GER Refinery & Terminal

Moving Energy Forward GER Refinery & Terminal GER refinery & terminal, 100% owned by Centalion, is situated in the Port of Rotterdam in The Netherlands. The refinery and its international distribution center have direct access to the open sea and the European hinterland. GER is a traditional refinery and terminal with 60 years of experience […] Read More

Refineries

As a trader, Centalion is well suited to running efficient and profitable refineries. We leverage our expertise and relationships with crude suppliers to gain access to the types of crude oils our facilities process. We also employ our financing expertise to ensure the trading and facilities are sustainably maintained. For example, Centalion was the first […] Read More

News & Statements

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Net-zero emissions

**Net-zero emissions** refers to a state of balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Achieving net-zero means that any carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere are balanced by an equivalent amount being taken out, effectively bringing the net addition of these […] Read More

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term alteration in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional, and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed effects that are synonymous with the term. The primary cause of current climate change is largely human activity, like burning fossil fuels—coal, […] Read More

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

USE SUPPLY Global DEMAND Supply Centalion has been trading liquefied natural gas (LNG) since 2010, and has grown to become the largest independent LNG trading company in the world. Centalion prides itself on maintaining an excellent track record of reliability and a strong focus on customers. Our company supports the development of new LNG markets […] Read More

Sub-octane

The term usually applies to gasoline that does not meet the 87 octane standard, which most suppliers mandate for regular unleaded distinction. Sub-octanes are typically utilized by those using oxygenated components.

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Petrochemical

Petrochemical refers to a substance that is obtained by refining and/or processing petroleum or natural gas.

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Octane

Octane refers to a measurement of fuel stability. These ratings are based on the pressure at which a fuel will spontaneously combust in a testing engine.

For more information: Energy Information Administration <https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/gasoline/octane-in-depth.php> Read More

Naphtha

Naphtha refers to a variety of volatile, highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used mainly as solvents and diluents, as well as the raw material for conversion to gasoline.

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