International commodities group

Supplying the resources that power and build economies.

Meridian Resources sources, supplies and delivers energy, chemicals, metals and agricultural products to industry across the world's major markets.

DiversifiedEnergy, chemicals, metals and agricultural commodities
GlobalNetwork of producers, refiners and end-users
End-to-endFrom origination and shipping to finance and delivery
Compliance-ledDue diligence and sanctions screening on every counterparty
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Who we are

At the centre of global supply.

Refineries, power plants, manufacturers and food processors depend on a steady flow of raw materials. Our role is to keep that flow moving.

We connect producers with the customers who need their products, across the full supply chain. Our network of producers, refiners, end-users, shipowners, inspectors and banks lets us move commodities from where they are produced to where they are consumed, efficiently and responsibly.

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Our supply chain

Adding value at every stage.

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Global reach

Connecting markets across continents.

Our network spans the world's principal producing and consuming regions. Wherever our customers operate, we work to secure the supply they need and the routes to deliver it.

  • Middle EastEnergy, petrochemicals, fertilisers
  • Asia PacificEnergy, metals, agriculture
  • EuropeRefined products, chemicals, metals
  • AfricaFuels, fertilisers, food staples
  • AmericasCrude, grains, metals
Our commitment
Our reputation rests on one principle: we deliver what we commit to.
Our commitments
Our business

Connecting producers and consumers.

We provide producers with access to international markets, and give buyers secure, competitive supply of the commodities their operations depend on.

Our independence is a strength. Free from the constraints of a single asset base or a single origin, we can source from a broad network of producers and supply each customer from the origin that best fits their specification, timing and destination.

Our teams bring deep expertise in commodities, shipping, trade finance and operations. Decisions are made close to the market, by people who know the product and the customer.

Our approach

How we create value.

Market insight

Close attention to supply, demand and pricing across regions lets us anticipate our customers' needs and act on opportunities quickly.

Network

Long-standing relationships with producers, refiners, end-users, shipowners and banks give us access to supply and routes that others cannot reach.

Execution

Every transaction is managed from contract to discharge by an experienced operations team, with independent inspection at every stage.

Our values

What guides us.

Integrity

We act honestly, transparently and in good faith, in every market and with every counterparty.

Partnership

We measure our success by the success of our partners, and invest in relationships for the long term.

Reliability

We commit only to what we can deliver, and we deliver what we commit to.

Responsibility

We take care of the people, communities and environments our business touches.

Overview

Secure supply in a volatile market.

Energy markets move fast. Our customers need a partner that can secure the right grade, on the right terms, regardless of market conditions.

Working with producers and refiners across the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Central Asia, we supply cargoes and parcels to customers worldwide. Our teams manage every element of the transaction: grade selection, pricing, chartering, inspection and delivery.

Products

Our energy portfolio.

Crude oil

Light, medium and heavy grades for refiners in Asia, Europe and beyond.

Middle distillates

Gasoil, diesel (EN590) and jet fuel (Jet A-1) for distributors, airlines and industry.

Gasoline and naphtha

Finished gasoline, blendstocks and naphtha for retail and petrochemical markets.

Fuel oil and bunkers

High and very low sulphur fuel oil for power generation and marine fuel.

LPG

Propane and butane for residential, industrial and petrochemical use.

Bitumen and base oils

Paving grades and lubricant base oils for infrastructure and industry.

Who we serve

Built around our customers.

We tailor every supply arrangement to the customer's specification, volume, timing and destination, whether a single cargo or a term contract.

RefinersNational oil companiesFuel distributorsUtilities and power producersAirlines and aviation fuel suppliersShipping and bunker suppliers
Why Meridian

What our customers value.

Access to supply

Direct relationships with producers give our customers reliable access to product, including in tight markets.

Quality assured

Every cargo is inspected by an independent, internationally recognised surveyor at loading and discharge.

Flexible terms

Spot and term supply on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, with payment structures arranged through leading banks.

Overview

The building blocks of industry.

From packaging and construction to crop nutrition, chemicals underpin almost every sector of the modern economy.

We work with leading producers in the Gulf, Asia and Europe to supply bulk and packed chemicals to customers across emerging and established markets, with specialist handling, storage and documentation at every stage.

Products

Our chemicals portfolio.

Methanol

A key feedstock for formaldehyde, olefins and fuel blending.

Aromatics

Benzene, toluene, xylenes and paraxylene for chemical manufacturing.

Polymers

Polyethylene and polypropylene for packaging, pipes and consumer goods.

Fertilisers

Urea, ammonia, DAP and other nitrogen and phosphate products.

Sulphur

Granular and lump sulphur for fertiliser and metals processing.

Solvents and glycols

MEG and industrial solvents for polyester, coatings and processing.

Who we serve

Built around our customers.

We tailor every supply arrangement to the customer's specification, volume, timing and destination, whether a single cargo or a term contract.

Petrochemical convertersPlastics and packaging manufacturersFertiliser distributorsAgricultural cooperativesIndustrial processorsPaint and coatings producers
Why Meridian

What our customers value.

Access to supply

Direct relationships with producers give our customers reliable access to product, including in tight markets.

Quality assured

Every cargo is inspected by an independent, internationally recognised surveyor at loading and discharge.

Flexible terms

Spot and term supply on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, with payment structures arranged through leading banks.

Overview

Materials for a growing world.

Urbanisation, infrastructure and electrification are driving long-term demand for metals. We help our customers secure it.

We source from mines, smelters and mills across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, and supply mills, fabricators and manufacturers with the grades and forms their production requires.

Products

Our metals portfolio.

Steel products

Billets, rebar, coils, plates and sections for construction and fabrication.

Iron ore

Fines, lump and pellets for steelmakers.

Aluminium

Primary ingots, billets and alloys for manufacturing and packaging.

Copper

Cathodes, concentrates and semi-finished products for power and industry.

Ferro-alloys

Ferrochrome, ferromanganese and ferrosilicon for steel production.

Energy transition metals

Nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals for batteries and electrification.

Who we serve

Built around our customers.

We tailor every supply arrangement to the customer's specification, volume, timing and destination, whether a single cargo or a term contract.

Steel mills and re-rollersSmelters and refineriesConstruction contractorsFabricators and manufacturersCable and wire producersBattery supply chains
Why Meridian

What our customers value.

Access to supply

Direct relationships with producers give our customers reliable access to product, including in tight markets.

Quality assured

Every cargo is inspected by an independent, internationally recognised surveyor at loading and discharge.

Flexible terms

Spot and term supply on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, with payment structures arranged through leading banks.

Overview

Feeding growing populations.

Food security depends on dependable supply. We connect the world's major growing regions with the markets that rely on them.

We source from origins across the Black Sea, South America, South and Southeast Asia and Australia, and deliver to customers in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with full attention to quality, phytosanitary requirements and timing.

Products

Our agricultural portfolio.

Grains

Wheat, corn and barley for milling, feed and processing.

Rice

Long-grain, basmati and parboiled varieties for import markets.

Sugar

Raw and refined sugar for refiners and food manufacturers.

Edible oils

Palm, sunflower and soybean oils for food and industry.

Pulses

Lentils, chickpeas and peas from leading origins.

Animal feed

Soybean meal and feed ingredients for livestock and poultry.

Who we serve

Built around our customers.

We tailor every supply arrangement to the customer's specification, volume, timing and destination, whether a single cargo or a term contract.

Flour millersFood processorsGovernment food agenciesImporters and wholesalersEdible oil refinersFeed mills
Why Meridian

What our customers value.

Access to supply

Direct relationships with producers give our customers reliable access to product, including in tight markets.

Quality assured

Every cargo is inspected by an independent, internationally recognised surveyor at loading and discharge.

Flexible terms

Spot and term supply on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, with payment structures arranged through leading banks.

Our model

One partner from source to destination.

Our customers deal with one counterparty, while we coordinate the producers, ships, inspectors, insurers and banks behind every delivery.

This integrated approach reduces risk, saves time and gives our partners a single point of accountability for each transaction.

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01 · Origination

Securing supply at source.

Reliable supply starts with strong relationships with producers.

We work directly with producers, refineries, mines and growers to secure term and spot supply. For producers, we provide access to international buyers and market insight, and, where appropriate, offtake and prepayment structures.

Port terminal from above
02 · Logistics

Moving cargoes across the world.

Our operations team plans and coordinates every movement, by sea, rail and road.

We charter vessels from established shipowners, arrange storage and blending at strategic terminals, and manage inland transport to the customer. Every voyage is planned around safety, efficiency and the customer's delivery window.

03 · Finance and risk

Protecting every transaction.

Trade finance

Letters of credit, documentary collections and structured trade finance, arranged with international banks to secure payment and performance for both sides.

Risk management

We manage price, credit and operational exposure throughout the life of each transaction, from contract to final settlement.

Insurance

Cargoes are insured in transit with established underwriters, protecting our customers until delivery is complete.

Bulk carrier under way
04 · Delivery

Quality you can verify.

Quantity and quality are confirmed by independent inspection at loading and discharge.

We work with internationally recognised surveyors and laboratories, and provide a complete set of shipping and quality documents with every cargo, so our customers know exactly what they receive.

Compliance

Our compliance framework.

Know your counterparty

Every counterparty undergoes due diligence before we transact, including ownership, licensing and source of product and funds.

Sanctions

We screen counterparties, vessels and cargo origins against applicable international sanctions regimes, and do not proceed where a transaction would breach them.

Anti-bribery and corruption

We do not offer, pay or accept bribes or facilitation payments, and we require the same of our partners and agents.

Anti-money laundering

Funds are received and paid only through regulated financial institutions and only to and from verified parties.

Confidentiality

We protect the commercial information entrusted to us and share it only as a transaction requires.

Code of conduct

Our code of conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of everyone who works for and with Meridian.

Health, safety and environment

Responsible operations.

Safety

We work only with vetted vessels, terminals and service providers that meet recognised international safety standards.

Environment

We seek to reduce the environmental footprint of our supply chains through efficient routing and responsible partners.

Communities

We respect human rights and the communities in which our partners produce and our customers operate.

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Our standards

Integrity in every market.

We apply the same standards wherever we operate, regardless of local practice.

Our compliance procedures are reviewed regularly against international best practice and the requirements of our banking partners. Any concern about conduct connected with our business can be raised with us in confidence.

Onboarding

Working with Meridian.

Before entering a relationship, we ask every new counterparty to complete our onboarding process. Our own corporate documents are available to verified counterparties on request.

  • Certificate of incorporation and trade licence
  • Details of shareholders, directors and ultimate beneficial owners
  • Completed know-your-customer questionnaire
  • Bank reference and banking details on bank letterhead
Commercial enquiries
Submit the enquiry form and the relevant desk will respond within one business day.
Confidentiality
All enquiries are handled in strict confidence.
Partnerships
Producers and buyers interested in long-term supply arrangements are welcome to contact us.

Your information

How we use your data.

Meridian Resources collects the personal information you choose to provide through this website, such as your name, company, email address and the content of your enquiry.

We use this information only to respond to your enquiry, to carry out due diligence where a business relationship is proposed, and to meet our legal and regulatory obligations. We do not sell your information or share it with third parties for marketing.

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for these purposes. You may ask us to access, correct or delete the information we hold about you by contacting us through the enquiry form.

Website terms

Using this website.

The content of this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any commodity, and no transaction is concluded through this website.

Any transaction with Meridian Resources is subject to a separate written contract and to the completion of our onboarding and compliance procedures.

All content on this website is the property of Meridian Resources or used under licence.

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