We provide energy to marine vessels around the world
Minerva is one of the world’s largest bunker fuel suppliers, marketing and supplying fuels and lubricants to ships in port and at sea, covering more than 150 ports worldwide.
Operating from hubs in Geneva, Athens, New York, Singapore, ARA and Las Palmas, we serve customers around the globe with efficient, transparent and environmentally responsible marine fuel solutions.
Services
Unrivalled delivery
We procure in bulk from diverse sources and deliver to more than 700 customers from all major commercial shipping sectors. Minerva has an annual physical delivery capacity of over 25 million tonnes and offers unrivalled capabilities, service and financial strength.
We operate one of the largest and most modern fleets of high specification bunkering tankers and barges through our shipping arm, MM Marine.
Key facts
• Financial strength and stability
• Harnessing technological industry transformation
• Customised services and solutions
Key figures
• 700+ employees
• $1 billion of investment
• 150+ ports served
Key capabilities
• Advanced metering, blockchain & smart contract transparency
• Real-time delivery tracking and reporting
• Integrated fuel procurement solutions
Vision & Mission
Shaping the future of bunkering
Our vision is to offer our customers more than just molecules. We are shaping the future of bunkering by leading the sector’s modernisation to become a more consistent, diversified and stronger industry.
Our mission is to ensure that maritime shippers get more from their bunker supplier than just delivery.
We offer our customers value, transparency, flexibility and reliability through a modern logistics portfolio, integrated supply chain, dense global delivery network and technology-enabled solutions.
We do this every day by leveraging:
• Our global portfolio of assets
• Extensive capability and broad expertise
• The network and financial strength of the Mercuria Energy Group
The Team
Our employees are our greatest asset
One of the most valuable characteristics of the Minerva workforce is its diversity. Our team of more than 700 employees on board our fleets and in commercial hubs around the globe is diverse in its nationality, geography, culture, education and work experience.
We lean on our people. On our vessels, our people are key to the 24/7 activities and ensure things happen safely and efficiently. They are our supply chain. Our people have extensive capabilities and the average employee has more than eighteen years of direct industry experience. We have dedicated teams covering all aspects of the value chain from business development, sales and cargo trading to risk management, operations and middle and back-office. It is this backbone of human support that ensures our customers get the best possible service and solutions that they need.
Through our MM Marine subsidiary, we have a dedicated fleet management company that operates a wide range of modern bunkering vessels. The team has a commitment to safety, environmental protection, efficiency and reliability. The organization has an integrated approach to ship management that covers Health Safety Quality & Environment, crewing, maintenance, procurement, technical support operations and vessel chartering.
Careers
Working at Minerva is a dynamic and rewarding experience
The Minerva culture is entrepreneurial while being rigorous and highly disciplined. We evolve in a constantly changing environment and our people anticipate the new dynamics of the global bunkering market.
Our approach is founded in teamwork but we also recognize individual contribution. We empower our employees and encourage people to make decisions and be responsible for their outcomes.
Mercuria subsidiary
Minerva Bunkering is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group
Minerva started business in 2014 as a natural extension of Mercuria’s oil-products focus. Since then, we have steadily expanded our reach and capabilities, investing over $1 billion to create the industry’s largest portfolio of fixed assets dedicated to bunkering; in particular the landmark acquisition of Aegean Marine Petroleum Network in 2019.
We are able to leverage Mercuria’s global reach, rigorous in-house risk management expertise, financial strength and trading operations with
with extensive physical supply capabilities to help make us one of the industry’s most creditworthy counter-parties.
Mercuria has consistently been one of the world’s largest traders of fuel and middle distillates, annually sourcing and trading more than 50 million tonnes in every major supply basin. By combining this extensive cargo sourcing system with a global physical delivery network, we have created the most powerful integrated supply chain in the bunkering industry.
Key facts
Backed by Mercuria, the global energy & commodities group
Works under Mercuria’s compliance standards
Supported by Mercuria’s risk management structure
Financed under Mercuria credit facilities
Integrated into global oil products trading
Benefits from Mercuria’s expertise in structuring tailor-made solutions