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Vitol

Vitol is a Swiss-based Dutch multinational energy and commodity trading company that was founded in Rotterdam in 1966 by Henk Viëtor and Jacques Detiger (Data Source 1). Though trading, logistics, and distribution are at the core of its business, these are notably complemented by refining, shipping, terminals, exploration and production, power generation, and retail businesses. Vitol has over 40 offices worldwide, with its largest operations in Geneva, Houston, London, and Singapore (Data Source 2). Vitol is a privately held company by about 400 partners who are current and former employees, known for their intense culture of privacy and secrecy from both competitors and the general public (Data Source 3).