International Trading

Connecting Global Markets to West Africa

ZIN ENERGY bridges international energy supply with West African demand — executing trades with precision, speed, and deep market knowledge across crude oil, refined products, and specialty fuels.

How We Trade

End-to-End Trading Expertise

Our trading desk operates across multiple time zones, monitoring price movements, supply dynamics, and demand signals in real time. We execute spot and term transactions for a wide range of petroleum products, managing risk, documentation, and logistics from first contact to final delivery.

7+Active Markets
3Supply Continents
24/7Trading Desk
100%On-Spec Delivery
What We Do

Trading Capabilities

01

Price Discovery & Negotiation

We monitor international benchmark prices (Brent, WTI, Platts) and regional differentials to secure the most competitive terms for our clients on every transaction.

02

Spot & Term Contracts

We execute both spot trades for immediate delivery and long-term supply agreements, giving clients the flexibility to manage their procurement strategy effectively.

03

Risk Management

Our team employs hedging strategies and market analysis to protect clients from adverse price movements, ensuring budget certainty and supply security.

04

Documentation & Compliance

We manage the full documentation lifecycle — letters of credit, bills of lading, certificates of origin, inspection reports — ensuring smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.

05

Counterparty Vetting

Every trading counterparty undergoes rigorous due diligence. We work only with verified producers, refiners, and institutional buyers with established track records.

06

Market Intelligence

Proprietary market intelligence on West African supply and demand, infrastructure constraints, regulatory changes, and geopolitical developments informs every trading decision.

Regional Coverage

Active Markets Across West Africa

Our trading operations span the major energy markets of West and Central Africa, with established relationships with national oil companies, government agencies, and private sector buyers.

Côte d'Ivoire

Headquarters & Primary Hub

Our base of operations, with direct relationships with SIR refinery, Petroci, and major fuel distributors.

Senegal

Growing LNG & Crude Market

Active in the emerging upstream sector and refined products distribution to industrial and retail clients.

Ghana

Refined Products & LPG

Supplying refined products and LPG to distributors, industrial users, and government energy programs.

Nigeria

Crude Oil & Refined Products

Engaging with NNPC affiliates and independent marketers in Africa's largest oil-producing nation.

Togo & Benin

Transit & Distribution

Leveraging the Port of Lomé as a regional transit hub for landlocked markets in the Sahel.

Burkina Faso & Mali

Landlocked Supply Routes

Coordinating road and pipeline logistics to serve landlocked markets with reliable fuel supply.

ZIN ENERGY partner network

3 Continents

of supply partners

Partner Network

Global Suppliers, Regional Buyers

Our network spans producers and refiners in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, connected to institutional buyers, national oil companies, and private distributors across West Africa. These relationships — built over years of reliable execution — are the foundation of our trading advantage.

International oil majors & independent producers
National oil companies across West Africa
Certified refineries in Europe, Middle East & Americas
Private fuel distributors & industrial end-users

Explore a Trading Partnership

Whether you are a producer seeking West African distribution or a buyer requiring reliable supply, our trading team is ready to structure the right solution.