BGN appoints Claire Blanchelande as the Group’s first Global Head of Metals
On 7th October, BGN announced the appointment of Claire Blanchelande as the Group’s first Global Head of Metals, based in BGN’s Geneva trading office. This appointment marks a significant milestone in BGN’s strategic expansion and portfolio diversification into critical minerals and metals essential for the global energy transition. Claire Blanchelande has an impressive track record […]
BGN, in Partnership With Al Seer Marine, Takes Delivery of Third VLGC “Merak”
BGN, in partnership with Al Seer Marine, has announced the successful delivery of Merak, its third Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) equipped with ammonia-carrying capability. Following delivery through their joint venture, ABGC DMCC, Merak has begun her first voyage to the US Gulf to load her initial shipment of propane and butane. The vessel has […]
Green Energy – Accelerating the Global Transition
BGN Group CEO, Rüya Bayegan talks to Inside Oil and Gas magazine about how BGN is one of the fastest growing global energy and commodities trading groups. In an interview with journalist Imogen Ward, Ms Rüya talks about BGN’s strong heritage dating back more than 8 decadesand how the company has established itself as one […]
BGN Partners With DRC Government To Launch Digital Commodity Center
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | Houston, Texas, USA 8 August 2025 – BGN Group, represented by our American subsidiary BGN INT US LLC, today announces our partnership with the government of the DRC’s Centre for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification of Precious and Semi-Precious Mineral Substances (CEEC). The partnership establishes the DRC’s first […]
BGN “Touches the Ice” with First Physical LNG Delivery to Germany and Secures Major Egypt LNG Deal
Geneva, 22 June 2025 – BGN proudly announces a landmark achievement: the successful discharge of its inaugural physical LNG cargo at Germany’s Mukran FSRU* facility by the chartered vessel Celsius Gandhinagar. This milestone, known in the industry as “touching the ice,” marks BGN’s official entry into the physical LNG market and signals a new era […]
BGN Reinforces Global Leadership in Trust, Complianceand the Energy Transition
BGN continues to set the standard for trust, transparencyand compliance in the global energy trading sector. In a recent interview with Manara Magazine, CEO Rüya Bayegan detailed BGN’s approach to navigating geopolitical complexities, managing riskand supporting sustainable growth in the Middle East and beyond. Key Takeaways: Battle-Tested Compliance: BGN’s “exit first, enter last” policy ensures […]
BGN and Al Seer Marine Launch International LPG Shipping Joint Venture with AED 660 Million Deal
Global Energy Trader BGN Strengthens International Supply Chains with New Mid-Size Tanker Fleet Abu Dhabi, 2 June 2025 – B International Shipping & Logistics, an affiliate of top energy trader BGN, has partnered with Al Seer Marine, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC), to launch a powerful new joint venture—ASBI Shipping FZCO. […]
Navigating Change: BGN’s Approach to Today’s Energy Markets
BGN’s Chief Financial Officer, Rui Florencio, recently joined Dyala Sabbagh, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Gulf Intelligence, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving dynamics of global energy markets. In a recent interview with Gulf Intelligence, our CFO Rui Florencio shared how BGN is turning today’s market volatility and global disruptions into opportunities for growth and […]
BGN Awarded Export-Backed Finance Deal of the Year at TXF Amsterdam 2025
The trust our financial partners place in BGN’s growth story was reaffirmed this week in Amsterdam when, together with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) and our syndicate of leading partner banks, we won the award for Export-Backed Finance Deal of the Year at TXF Amsterdam 2025: Global Natural Resources and Commodities Finance. The award […]
BGN’s Global Journey: Rüya Bayegan Speaks to Ekonomist Magazine
BGN’s Global Journey: Rüya Bayegan Speaks to Ekonomist Magazine In an exclusive interview with Ekonomist magazine, BGN CEO Rüya Bayegan shared key insights into BGN’s global operations, emerging investment areasand long-term strategic goals. The comprehensive conversation traces BGN’s evolution from its foundations to its current presence in over 120 countries, detailing the company’s integrated activities […]