據(jù)美國油價網(wǎng)2022年1月11日報道，為了恢復(fù)其在西北歐洲原油和石油產(chǎn)品市場的昔日輝煌，沙特阿拉伯國家石油公司（沙特阿美）旗下的貿(mào)易公司沙特阿美貿(mào)易公司（ATC）日前與國際獨立私人股本集團Klesch 集團簽訂了一份11萬桶/天的原油供應(yīng)協(xié)議。 根據(jù)ATC的聲明，在與Klesch集團簽署協(xié)議以后，ATC將向丹麥凱隆堡煉油廠每日供應(yīng)11萬桶原油。 該交易不僅包括阿拉伯原油配售，還包括第三方原油和凝析油，并提供成品油采購。 此舉應(yīng)被視為ATC及其母公司沙特阿美的一次新冒險，因為沙特阿美試圖重新進入或加強其在西北歐洲原油和石油產(chǎn)品市場的原有地位。

這家沙特石油巨頭一直在這個非常有吸引力的歐洲市場尋找新的機會，在這個市場上，它曾經(jīng)巨大的影響力最近正在減弱。 從2020年4月開始，ATC向歐洲市場提供了創(chuàng)紀(jì)錄的31.2萬桶/天的原油，到2020年8月，總供應(yīng)量降至3.2萬桶/天。為了從新獲得西北歐洲原油和石油產(chǎn)品市場份額，特別是在仍然強勁的阿姆斯特丹-鹿特丹-安特衛(wèi)普(ARA)煉油市場，ATC正在尋找新的進入和切入點。 ATC總裁兼首席執(zhí)行官Ibrahim Al Buainain表示，新的原油交易將使ATC在歐洲和能源地圖的其他部分有更多的交易。

ATC目前在歐洲市場上非常活躍，與其主要的區(qū)域競爭對手阿布扎比國家石油公司（ADNOC）旗下全球交易公司保持一致。 2021年12月，ATC與澳大利亞零售商聯(lián)合石油公司（UP）簽署了一份諒解備忘錄，以尋求潛在的長期燃料供應(yīng)、產(chǎn)品存儲和其他商業(yè)機會。澳大利亞是亞太地區(qū)最大的燃料進口國，有潛力成為ATC的另一個主要市場。澳大利亞國內(nèi)煉油廠的產(chǎn)能近幾年來大幅下降。 ATC在備忘錄中表示，將探索向UP銷售成品油，以滿足澳大利亞日益增長的需求。 與此同時，還計劃在產(chǎn)品存儲和物流方面進行可能的投資。

李峻 編譯自 美國油價網(wǎng)

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Saudi Aramco Is Fighting To Regain A Key European Market

In a move to regain some of its former glory in the North West European crude oil and products market, Saudi Aramco Trading Company (ATC) has clinched a major 110,000 bpd supply deal with international independent private equity group Klesch Group. According to statements made by ATC, the deal entails the supply of 110,000 bpd of crude to the Danish Kalundborg Refinery, following the signing of an agreement with Klesch Group. The deal entails not only Arabian crude placement but also third-party crude and condensate, with a provision of refined products offtake. The move should be seen as a new adventure for ATC, and its mother company Saudi Aramco, as it attempts to re-enter or strengthen its former position in the North West European market.

The Saudi giant has been looking at new opportunities in this very attractive market where its once-great influence has been waning of late. From April 2020, when it posted record supply volumes of 312,000 bpd to the market, its total levels dropped to 32,000 bpd by August 2020. To regain its market share, especially in the still strong refining market of Amsterdam -Rotterdam – Antwerp (ARA), the company is searching for new inroads and entry points. Ibrahim Al Buainain, president and CEO of ATC, stated that the new crude deal will enable ATC to have additional transactions in Europe and other parts of the energy map. Klesch Group, with offices in London and Geneva, is known as a major investor in refineries in Europe. 

ATC is currently very active in the market, in line with its main regional competitor ADNOC Global Trading from Abu Dhabi. In December 2021 ATC signed an MOU with Australian retailer United Petroleum for potential long-term fuel supply, product storage, and other business opportunities. Australia has the potential to be another major market for ATC as it is the largest fuel importer in the Asia Pacific. Australia’s domestic refinery capacity has decreased substantially in recent years. In the MOU ATC indicated that it will explore refined fuels sales to UP to meet Australia’s growing demand. At the same time, possible investments are planned in product storage and logistics. ATC at present is looking to grow substantially, not only in volumes but also inhouse traders and personnel. New offices are also planned in key trading regions.