Trading Activities
We conduct our business from strategically positioned offices located in:
- Abu Dhabi
- Beirut
- Brussels
- Cairo
- Dubai
- Hong Kong
- Houston
- Angola
We are physical traders, we:
- buy
- transport
- store
- blend
- sell
- and deliver oil to end users around the globe
Our physical trading activities cover key strategic geographical areas, serving as a network for national oil organizations, major oil corporations and independent trading companies and refineries.
We primarily trade Crude Oil and its full array of related products. However, we are also flexible enough to deal in more specialized offerings when the opportunity arises.
ESTA Trading has become more active in trading LNG and LPG worldwide and continues to supply Base Oil to selected markets.
We have spot and term purchase and supply con- tracts with all our key trading partners.
Trade Finance
Over the last 8 years, ESTA Trading has built trust and established strong relationships with leading international banks specializing in trade finance.
The Group’s financing follows typical bilateral trade finance facilities which are secured, self-liquidating and revolving in nature.
ESTA Trading’s primary banks include most of the world’s major trade finance providers.
Personnel
ESTA trading business employs approximately 50 professionals in trading across 8 offices world-wide. The Group has been able to achieve an exceptionally high retention rate of its personnel through the years.
Having worked in the Group for more than 8 years, the team at ESTA’s trading and operations have gained extensive experience. Their knowledge and commitment play a vital role in the day-to-day support of our trading activities. This long-term commitment to ESTA Trading has prompted the strong sense of trust and respect within the Group.