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Physical energy and metals trading solutions

Petroau LLC is an independent, physical downstream markets solution platform. We connect buyers, sellers and their partners strategically, bringing market analysis, rigorous counterparty diligence and compliance to international standards.

About Petroau

Petroau is an independent commodity solutions firm working across physical energy and metals in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Established in 2024, Petroau LLC supports traders, suppliers and end-buyers through every stage of a physical transaction, from sourcing and logistics to counterparty due diligence and document review. Through Petroau Research, we publish independent analysis on crude and refined products, refining margins, freight and the forces shaping global energy flows.

Our principles

  • Strategy

    Every transaction is shaped by clear objectives and careful structuring.

  • Insight

    Independent market analysis and research inform every decision we make.

  • Compliance

    We verify every counterparty and work to recognised international standards.

Services

  • Trading solutions: physical energy and metals

    Sourcing and matching supply and demand for physical energy and metals cargoes between verified counterparties.

  • Logistics solutions

    Advising on vessel selection and supporting coordination with shipping and inspection parties, so each cargo moves in the way that works best for the deal.

  • Due diligence and compliance

    Counterparty screening, fraud-risk checks and trade document review before capital or cargo is committed.

  • Market analysis

    Independent insight and research on prices, margins, freight and geopolitics, published through Petroau Research.

Commodities we work with

Energy

  • Crude oil

    Major blends

    Crude oil across the major blends, targeting the principal international trade corridors.

  • Refined products

    ULSD/EN590 to Jet A-1

    Middle distillates and refined products, supported from sourcing through to delivery.

  • LPG and LNG

    Propane, butane, liquefied natural gas

    Market analysis and sourcing for LPG and LNG cargoes.

Metals

  • Precious metals

    Physical precious metals transactions, supported by counterparty due diligence, assay documentation and compliance checks.

Markets we cover

  • Americas

  • EMEA

  • Asia Pacific

Petroau Research

Through Petroau Research, we publish independent analysis on crude and refined products, refining margins, freight and the forces shaping global energy flows.

  • Crude & Refined Flows
  • LPG & LNG
  • Freight & Marine Logistics
  • Macro & Geopolitics
  • Corporate Activity

Contact

Send us a message, or email info@petroau.com.