PetroChina International Seeks Bunker Sales Manager for London or Rotterdam
Key Takeaways
- •PetroChina International is recruiting a bunker sales manager to be based in either London or Rotterdam as it expands its presence in the European marine fuels market.
- •The new hire will focus on growing bunker sales across the ARA region, which is one of the world's largest and most liquid bunkering hubs.
- •The role covers trading and marketing of both conventional marine fuels like VLSFO and HSFO and alternative options including LNG, methanol, and biofuels.
- •PetroChina International is the trading and overseas investment arm of CNPC, China's largest oil and gas producer.
- •The inclusion of lower-carbon fuels in the job listing reflects growing shipping industry demand driven by stricter IMO emissions regulations and decarbonization commitments.
Energy company PetroChina International is looking to recruit an experienced bunker sales manager to be based in either London or Rotterdam, according to a LinkedIn job advertisement posted on Friday.
PetroChina International is the trading and overseas investment arm of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China's largest oil and gas producer. The company has been expanding its global marine fuels footprint in recent years, positioning itself alongside established players in the competitive European bunkering market.
The successful candidate will be tasked with driving the company's bunker business growth across the ARA (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp) region and the wider European market. The ARA hub is one of the world's largest and most liquid bunkering centers, serving as a key refuelling point for vessels trading across Northern Europe and beyond.
According to the job listing, the role encompasses the following responsibilities:
- Growing bunker sales activity across the ARA region and the broader European market.
- Building and strengthening relationships with shipowners, operators, charterers, traders, brokers, and suppliers.
- Developing new business opportunities spanning both bunker sales and physical supply activities.
- Trading and marketing marine fuels, including VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, LNG, methanol, and biofuels.
- Working closely with trading, operations, credit, and risk functions to ensure the safe and efficient execution of transactions.
- Contributing to the long-term growth and development of the bunker business.
The range of fuels listed in the advertisement, from conventional grades such as VLSFO and HSFO to alternative options including LNG, methanol, and biofuels, reflects the shipping industry's ongoing energy transition. Demand for lower-carbon marine fuels has been growing as vessel operators prepare for stricter International Maritime Organization emissions regulations and broader decarbonization commitments.
The full job advertisement is available on LinkedIn.