Thursday, May 15, 2008

Gunvor seeks oil asset investments in Russia

Gunvor seeks oil asset investments in Russia

By Catherine Belton in Moscow

Published: May 15 2008 02:44 | Last updated: May 15 2008 02:44

The world’s third biggest oil trader is preparing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in shipping terminals to export Russian oil.

Gunvor Group, based in Geneva, has enjoyed a rapid rise, from a niche oil trader with close ties to the Kremlin-loyal Surgutneftegaz in 2003, to a substantial business with revenues of $43bn (€28bn, £22bn) last year.

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