BNP Paribas was one of the very first banks to be involved in the oil trading business in the mid-seventies, and since then has provided financing to the energy sector.

With this experience BNP Paribas has built up considerable expertise in commodity markets, emerging markets as well as an indisputable understanding of customer needs over the years of building close relationships.

Worldwide leader in international trade financing in Europe and Asia, BNP Paribas is also a leader in U.S. domestic trading markets.