Innovative Solutions
At Rio Energy, our professional staff delivers experience and expertise in all aspects of credit, finance, operations, and derivative market risk management which has allowed Rio to develop a reputation as a trusted and reliable business partner to all parties involved in the supply chain.
Committed to Integrity and Reliability
Founded in 1980, Rio started as a small trading operation with a primary focus in Latin America and the Caribbean. Today, the company has expanded into both domestic and global crude, petrochemical, natural gas, and refined petroleum products markets.
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As an agile energy trader, Rio Energy International specializes in the domestic and international trade of various energy products, including:
Crude Oil
For over a decade, Rio Energy has been a trusted partner to producers of domestically produced US crude, playing a vital role in the supply chain. Our crude division is heavily engaged as first purchasers, transporting crude oil from the wellhead via pipe, truck, rail and barge to domestic and international trading hubs or directly to refiners for processing into finished products.
Heavy Fuels and Refinery Feedstocks
Throughout our history, Rio Energy has managed a diversified portfolio of third party storage locations from which our experienced commercial and operational teams are able to custom-blend components to match our customers’ unique and specialized requirements. Combined with our extensive transportation network utilizing ocean-going vessels, inland waterway barges, trucks and rail cars, we are capable of making carefully managed and timely delivery to virtually every part of the world.
Natural Gas
Our Natural Gas team excels at connecting producers with demand markets. Our creativity and extensive network and relationships within the energy sector enable us to move natural gas efficiently from the wellhead to the consumer. Our expertise ensures seamless logistics operations, giving producers confidence that their products will find a reliable home. Efficient logistics are critical to maintaining profitability in the natural gas industry. We offer comprehensive transportation and storage solutions to optimize our clients’ supply chains. By tailoring logistics to their specific needs, our services enhance the flow of natural gas across all supply chain stages.
Petrochemicals
Our petrochemicals staff is highly experienced in the international petrochemical market. With a primary focus on the benzene and styrene monomer markets, our team helps solve supply dislocations and provide consumers and producers with transparency and efficiency in the global supply logistics of these products.
Refined Products
Our refined products team specializes in managing the sourcing, trading, and distribution of essential fuels like gasoline, diesel, and critical blending components. Our unique insight into refinery input streams along with dedication to integrity and creativity enable us to craft customized strategies that assist in dynamically distributing these products. We adeptly handle logistical challenges and tap into markets that are often overlooked, ensuring our operations are both dependable and streamlined.
Rio Energy Gives Back
At Rio Energy International, we believe in giving back to our community. We support organizations like Kids Meals Houston, Brookwood Community, and Spring Spirit, working to impact the lives of those around us positively. Additionally, we are proud to be a minority-owned business actively engaged with the Houston Minority Supplier Diversity Council.
By choosing to partner with Rio Energy International, you will gain a trusted ally in the energy market and contribute to a company that prioritizes corporate social responsibility.
Delivering Solutions
Our commitment to creatively solving complex issues sets Rio Energy International apart. We pride ourselves on maintaining integrity, credibility, and transparency in all our dealings. Our corporate ethics and commitment to social responsibility guide our actions and decisions, fostering stability within the industry and the communities we serve.
