Olabisi Deji Chidi
Chief Executive Officer
Sets commercial strategy, counterparty relationships and board-level accountability for Petrochem's trading operations.
CAC RC 7124550 · Est. 2023
Petroleum trading and brokerage built on documentation and trust.
Petrochem Oil Trading Nigeria Ltd connects verified buyers and sellers across Bonny Light crude, EN590, Jet A-1, D2, LNG and refined petroleum products — with disciplined execution from enquiry to settlement.
Who we are
A trading house structured for counterparty confidence.
Incorporated in 2023 under CAMA 2020, Petrochem operates as a petroleum trading and brokerage company — not an upstream operator. We earn trust through verification, documentation and transparent execution.
Mission
To connect verified buyers and sellers of petroleum products through transparent documentation, disciplined execution and regulatory compliance.
Vision
To be a trusted petroleum trading and brokerage partner for governments, refiners, traders and industrial buyers across Africa and the Atlantic Basin.
Core values
Integrity in every transaction. Compliance as a licence to operate. Counterparty verification. Documentation discipline. Safety in product handling and logistics.
Governance
Board oversight of compliance, counterparty due diligence and licence maintenance. Corporate profile available to qualified enquiries.
Leadership
The team accountable for every trade.
Experienced leadership across commercial strategy, operations and legal compliance.
Justice Henschel
General Manager
Oversees day-to-day trading execution, logistics coordination and delivery assurance across product lines.
Ifeolu-Rachael Ojo
Legal Counsel
Principal Partner at Ifeolu-Rachael Ojo & Co. Leads corporate governance, trade documentation, regulatory compliance and counterparty due diligence.
Erwin Jager
Director
Provides board oversight and international commercial direction, connecting Petrochem's Nigeria operations with Atlantic Basin counterparties.
Products
Core petroleum product lines.
Physical trading and brokerage across West African crude and international refined products.
Nigerian export grade
Bonny Light Crude Oil
Physical origination and brokerage of Bonny Light and comparable West African crude grades for refiners and traders with full documentary compliance.
- API gravity ~36°
- Low sulphur export crude
- FOB/CIF terms available
Ultra-low sulphur diesel
EN590 Diesel
Supply and brokerage of EN590 automotive diesel meeting European specification for industrial, power and distribution clients.
- 10 ppm sulphur max
- Bulk and parcel delivery
- Certificate of quality on every lift
Aviation turbine fuel
Jet A-1
Aviation fuel supply for airlines, charter operators and into-plane service providers with traceable quality documentation.
- DEF STAN / ASTM aligned
- Into-plane and bulk supply
- Cold-weather grade on request
Industrial gas oil
D2 Gas Oil
Gas oil supply for power generation, marine and industrial applications through verified supply chains.
- GOST / commercial grade options
- Terminal and ex-depot delivery
- Volume flexibility
Liquefied natural gas
LNG
Brokerage and structured supply of LNG cargoes for power, industrial and trading counterparties.
- Spot and term structures
- FOB/CIF coordination
- Shipping and documentation support
Refined Petroleum Products
PMS, AGO, DPK, LPG and specialty products sourced through audited partners with full custody transfer records.
- Multi-product portfolios
- Cross-border logistics
- Quality assurance at load port
How we trade
From enquiry to settlement.
01
Enquiry & qualification
Scope, product grade, volume and delivery terms reviewed. Counterparties verified before commercial discussion proceeds.
02
Sourcing & verification
Cargo or product sourced from approved terminals and partners. Quality specs, vessel nomination and loading windows confirmed.
03
Documentation
Contracts, LC alignment, inspection certificates and export documentation prepared to international trade standards.
04
Delivery & settlement
Cargo tracked through load port and discharge. Custody transfer completed with transparent invoicing and settlement.
Markets
Nigeria HQ. International desk.
Nigeria
West African hub
Corporate headquarters and primary trading operations serving Nigerian refiners, distributors, industrial buyers and government agencies.
International
Atlantic Basin desk
UK-based international desk coordinating enquiries from European traders, refiners and finance partners.
West Africa
Regional supply corridors
Structured supply into neighbouring markets through verified logistics partners and cross-border documentation support.
Services
Trading, brokerage and supply coordination.
Crude Oil Trading
Physical cargo origination, spot and term lifting, and transparent settlement for verified counterparties trading West African grades.
Petroleum Product Brokerage
Matching qualified buyers and sellers across refined products with due diligence, documentation and commercial structuring.
Refined Product Supply
Bulk supply of EN590, Jet A-1, D2, PMS, AGO and LPG through partner terminals and audited distribution networks.
Marine & Logistics
Vessel chartering coordination, ship-to-ship transfer support, port agency and cargo documentation for wet cargoes.
Trade Documentation
Letters of credit alignment, bills of lading, certificates of origin and quality, and customs-ready export packs.
Counterparty Assurance
KYC, vessel vetting and terminal verification before any transaction is committed — protecting both sides of the trade.
Structured Supply Programmes
Term supply frameworks for refiners, IPPs, airlines and government buyers with defined volumes and delivery windows.
International Trading Desk
UK-based desk coordinating Atlantic Basin enquiries, finance documentation and international counterparty relationships.
Industries
Who we serve.
Oil & Gas
NOCs, IOCs, independents and trading houses.
Refining
Refineries sourcing West African crude and product feedstock.
Aviation
Airlines and into-plane fuel service providers.
Power & Industrial
IPPs, manufacturers and mining operations.
Government
State energy agencies and strategic reserve programmes.
Marine
Shipping lines, vessel operators and bunker suppliers.
Why Petrochem
Credibility you can verify.
Regulatory compliance
CAC-incorporated with documented TIN, licence tracking and audit-ready corporate records.
Documentation discipline
Every transaction supported by contracts, quality certificates and export-ready documentation.
Dual-market reach
Nigeria headquarters with an international trading desk coordinating Atlantic Basin enquiries.
Logistics coordination
Vessel nomination, port agency and marine documentation managed through verified partners.
Product breadth
Crude, EN590, Jet A-1, D2, LNG and broader refined products through audited supply chains.
Counterparty verification
KYC and due diligence before any commercial commitment — protecting both sides of the trade.
Supply programmes
Selected transactions.
Crude trading
West African Crude Supply Programme
Nigeria · 2025
Structured supply of Nigerian export crude to an Atlantic Basin refiner with full documentary compliance and zero demurrage on inaugural cargoes.
Product supply
EN590 Industrial Supply
Lagos & environs · 2025
Bulk EN590 delivery programme for power and manufacturing clients through verified terminal partners.
Aviation fuel
Jet A-1 Aviation Supply
Nigeria · 2024
Jet A-1 supply coordination for aviation sector clients with certificate-of-quality on every lift.
Health, Safety & Environment
Safe handling. Responsible trading.
Product integrity, terminal safety standards and spill prevention are non-negotiable across every transaction we coordinate.
Company at a glance
- 2023
- Year incorporated
- 6+
- Core product lines
- 2
- Markets served
- 100%
- Counterparty verification
- 24hr
- Enquiry response target
- 0
- Compromise on documentation
News & insights
From our trading desk.
Corporate
Petrochem Oil Trading Nigeria Ltd incorporated under CAMA 2020
The company receives its Certificate of Incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission (RC 7124550) and commences operations as a private company limited by shares.
Trading
Product slate expanded to EN590, Jet A-1 and LNG
Petrochem broadens its trading and brokerage capability across refined products and liquefied natural gas for verified counterparties.
Announcement
International trading desk opens for Atlantic Basin enquiries
A UK-based desk now coordinates international counterparty relationships, finance documentation and Atlantic Basin trade enquiries.
Licences & registration
Formally incorporated. Audit-ready.
- CAC RC 7124550
- TIN 31511793-0001
- CAMA 2020
- NMDPRA Downstream Licence
- FIRS Tax Registration
Discuss a requirement with our commercial team
Product specifications, term supply, brokerage mandates and corporate profiles — we respond to qualified enquiries within one business day.