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BGN welcomes Lyla Pathfinder to its growing LPG VLGC fleet
BGN has marked another milestone in the expansion of its global shipping operations with the naming of Lyla Pathfinder, a new dual-fuel LPG Very Large Gas

BGN signs long-term LNG supply agreement with Glenfarne Global Commodities
BGN has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Glenfarne Global Commodities (GGC) for the long-term supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of

BGN Marks Successful Close of $450 Million LPG Finance Facility with Banking Partners
BGN was pleased to host a special appreciation dinner in Geneva on 10th June, to thank our banking partners for their support in successfully closing

BGN reaches financial close on two newbuild LPG VLGCs through its joint venture with HMM
BGN has reached another important milestone in the growth of its shipping operations with the successful financing of an additional two newbuild LPG Very Large

BGN’s Sustainable shipping operations featured in first Shipping Documentary video
We are pleased to share that BGN’s shipping operations have been featured in a video documentary, for World Ocean Day on 8th June. The initiative

Swiss business newspaper, Le Temps talks to female leaders Deia Markova and Demet Ozdemir about BGN’s Geneva office, global trading operations and fast growth.
Le Temps, one of Switzerland’s leading business newspapers has featured BGN’s Geneva office and trading operations, in an interview with two of BGN’s female leaders –

BGN expands owned LPG fleet with two additional VLGCs
On 5th June, BGN has signed a new contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for the construction of two dual-fuel Very Large Gas

BGN Hosts Reception in Istanbul to celebrate longstanding relationships with global LPG Shipping Partners
On June 4th, BGN hosted a reception in Istanbul for its global LPG Shipping Partners. Mr. Emin Imanov, BGN’s Chief Executive Officer, Trade & Operations

Bloomberg Quotes Group COO Wael Amer on ‘Adding More Senior Oil Traders to BGN’s Ranks’
In this weeks news, Bloomberg Media reports on BGN’s continued investment in senior trading talent, as the company expands its global capabilities across crude oil,

BGN secures long-term metals contract with EMME – French manufacturer of critical battery-grade metals
BGN has signed a long-term agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), a major new French industrial project focused on the production of battery-grade nickel

BGN joins celebration of Transatlantic Partnership: State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
BGN Group CEO Rüya Bayegan and Chairman Ercüment Bayegan were among global business leaders invited to Washington, DC on Tuesday 28th April, to attend an

BGN’s LNG Co-Heads Ruben Mosquera Arias and Maria Eugenia Suardiaz spoke with S&P Global about BGN’s expansion into LNG
In the interview, the LNG joint-heads highlighted BGN’s strategy to build its LNG business, by leveraging BGN’s trading and logistics strengths in the LPG market.

At the FT Commodities Global Summit, BGN Group COO Wael Amer spoke with FT Live on how companies must adapt operations to manage market volatility
During the video interview Wael highlights how managing exposure has become increasingly complex, particularly given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted

BGN Joined Industry Leaders at the FT Commodities Global Summit, Lausanne – 20-22nd April
BGN had a strong leadership presence at the 2026 FT Commodities Global Summit, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland on 20th April. The Summit is

BGN closes ‘first of its kind’ syndicated LPG finance facility of $450 million USD
BGN closes major syndicated finance facility of almost half a billion USD The unique structure of the deal is the ‘first of its kind‘ for the sector The deal is backed by top

BGN expands LPG fleet with four new dual-fuel VLGCs
BGN has signed a contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of four new dual-fuel Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), marking a further

BGN signs joint venture with CCEC for its first LNG vessel
BGN has entered into a landmark joint venture with an affiliate of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) for the long-term charter and operation of

Wael Amer on growth, risk and building a global trading powerhouse
Middle East Oil & Gas Magazine speaks with BGN Group COO Wael Amer on the strategy driving the company’s next phase of growth. Drawing on

Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) Grows BGN Finance Facility to $400 Million
BGN has successfully refinanced and increased its ADEX backed revolving credit facility to $400 million, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and

BGN’s B-International Shipping & Logistics Establishes Joint Venture with South Korea’s HMM to Expand LPG Shipping Business
B-International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN company, has established a joint venture with HMM, South Korea’s largest national carrier, to expand the scope of liquefied

DRC President Recognizes Digital Commodity Center Joint Initiative
BGN group extends its sincere appreciation to H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the vision outlined in his State

Energy Trader BGN Plans Global Gas Push Ahead of New Supplies
By Patrick Sykes and Priscila Azevedo Rocha Energy trader BGN is set to expand its fledgling natural gas business into a global portfolio with stakes

BGN Signs Strategic MOU with XCF Global to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Houston, November 17, 2025 – BGN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XCF Global, a Nasdaq-listed leader in aviation decarbonization, to develop global production

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Rüya Bayegan: Transforming Energy & Championing Inclusion
Breaking Barriers in Energy Leadership Rüya Bayegan, Group CEO of BGN, has been featured in Oil & Gas Middle East for her groundbreaking leadership in

Women in Energy Trading – Leadership in Risk & Markets
Introduction Energy trading is built on risk management, strategic decision-makingand compliance expertise. Every trade influences markets, marginsand regulatory positioning. At BGN, we recognise the female

BGN CEO Rüya Bayegan Named Energy Woman of the Year at Middle East Awards
In a prestigious ceremony highlighting excellence in the Middle East energy sector, BGN Group CEO Rüya Bayegan was honoured with the Energy Woman of the

Abu Dhabi Exports Office Grows Nine-Lender Finance Facility for Energy Trader BGN to More than $230m
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2025 – Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), leading a syndicate of nine UAE lenders, have

BGN Sponsored The London Energy Club’s 15th Anniversary
BGN, a global leader in energy and commodities trading, supported the 15th Anniversary of The London Energy Club, held on 16 January 2025 in London.

Rüya Bayegan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Women’s Leadership in Energy
Rüya Bayegan, Group CEO of BGN, was recognized with the New Silk Road Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of Women’s Leadership in the International

BGN’s Swiss Head Talks Diversity at Geneva Women in Leadership Event
Global business leaders must be aware that the world needs to allocate more explicit attentionand dedicated resources, for gender equality. After all, research has shown

BGN Sees ECAs as Matchmakers in Developing Export Finance Ecosystems
During the past two years, government-backed finance bodies have increasingly turned to international commodity traders to help support their export strategies and efforts to secure

BGN Endorses IEA Clean Cooking Declaration for Africa
BGN has joined governments, international organizations and other private sector companies in commending a new pledge to extend access to cleaner cooking facilities across Africa.

BGN Confirms USD370m Ship Financing with Five Leading Middle East Gulf Banks
BGN and Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine secured funding from some of the Gulf region’s leading banks to support the construction of three state-of-the-art Very

BGN Secures US$100m Financing Facility with Abu Dhabi’s ADEX, Mashreq & ADCB
BGN signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)and with the banks Mashreq

BGN Commissions HHI to Build Two Very Large Ships for LPG and Ammonia Trading
BGN has confirmed an order for two newbuild VLGCs (Very Large Gas Carriers) to be constructed by Hyundai Heavy Industries by 2027. The vessels will

BGN Adds Two Gas Tankers, Developing Pertamina Partnership
BGN Adds Two Gas Tankers, Developing Pertamina Partnership BGN welcomed two modern, efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) to its fleet, thanks to the ongoing

Financing a growing energy & commodities business: BGN speaks at TFX in Geneva
(Photo credit: TXF Geneva / Exile Group) As part of the annual November Geneva Commodity Week, BGN CFO Yannick Luce provided some insights into the

BGN Speaks on Decarbonization at Geneva’s Maritime Transport and Efficiency Conference
(Photo credit: Mark Henley / Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference) The annual Maritime Transport and Efficiency (MTE) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, brings together key stakeholders from

BGN’s Mundo Verde Climate Drives Debate at ADIPEC’s Decarbonization Accelerator
The march to Net Zero requires a significant acceleration in investment for solutions that remove CO2 from energy operations and other industrial activities, according to

Managing Risk and Opportunity in Partitioned Markets: BGN Speaks at APPEC
The global energy industry is grappling with divided market conditions as the world shifts towards a new, multipolar order. These were some of the key
BGN Welcomes Another Gas Carrier “North Gas” to the Fleet
BGN, a global energy leader and one of the world’s largest LPG traders, was delighted to see the latest addition to its fleet enter service

BGN, Pertamina International Shipping partner for global gas transportation
BGN made an agreement with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) to collaborate on gas vessel transportation, reinforcing BGN’s position as an emerging maritime asset owner

BGN and Al Seer Marine joint venture receives its first VLGC “Lucky Gas”
BGN and Al Seer Marine joint venture ABGC DMCC received its first very large gas carrier (VLGC). “Lucky Gas” was delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries

How BGN is building a sustainable future
The following is a copy of an article published by Oil&Gas Middle East www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com BGN, a leading player in the global trade, storageand transportation of

BGN and Al Seer Marine Joint Venture Expands LPG Fleet
The companies have secured acquisition of three Very Large Gas Carriers for transporting liquefied petroleum gas. DUBAI, UAE, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global energy

BGN welcomes Lyla Pathfinder to its growing LPG VLGC fleet
BGN has marked another milestone in the expansion of its global shipping operations with the naming of Lyla Pathfinder, a new dual-fuel LPG Very Large Gas

BGN signs long-term LNG supply agreement with Glenfarne Global Commodities
BGN has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Glenfarne Global Commodities (GGC) for the long-term supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of

BGN Marks Successful Close of $450 Million LPG Finance Facility with Banking Partners
BGN was pleased to host a special appreciation dinner in Geneva on 10th June, to thank our banking partners for their support in successfully closing

BGN reaches financial close on two newbuild LPG VLGCs through its joint venture with HMM
BGN has reached another important milestone in the growth of its shipping operations with the successful financing of an additional two newbuild LPG Very Large

BGN’s Sustainable shipping operations featured in first Shipping Documentary video
We are pleased to share that BGN’s shipping operations have been featured in a video documentary, for World Ocean Day on 8th June. The initiative

Swiss business newspaper, Le Temps talks to female leaders Deia Markova and Demet Ozdemir about BGN’s Geneva office, global trading operations and fast growth.
Le Temps, one of Switzerland’s leading business newspapers has featured BGN’s Geneva office and trading operations, in an interview with two of BGN’s female leaders –

BGN expands owned LPG fleet with two additional VLGCs
On 5th June, BGN has signed a new contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for the construction of two dual-fuel Very Large Gas

BGN Hosts Reception in Istanbul to celebrate longstanding relationships with global LPG Shipping Partners
On June 4th, BGN hosted a reception in Istanbul for its global LPG Shipping Partners. Mr. Emin Imanov, BGN’s Chief Executive Officer, Trade & Operations

Bloomberg Quotes Group COO Wael Amer on ‘Adding More Senior Oil Traders to BGN’s Ranks’
In this weeks news, Bloomberg Media reports on BGN’s continued investment in senior trading talent, as the company expands its global capabilities across crude oil,

BGN secures long-term metals contract with EMME – French manufacturer of critical battery-grade metals
BGN has signed a long-term agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), a major new French industrial project focused on the production of battery-grade nickel

BGN joins celebration of Transatlantic Partnership: State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
BGN Group CEO Rüya Bayegan and Chairman Ercüment Bayegan were among global business leaders invited to Washington, DC on Tuesday 28th April, to attend an

BGN’s LNG Co-Heads Ruben Mosquera Arias and Maria Eugenia Suardiaz spoke with S&P Global about BGN’s expansion into LNG
In the interview, the LNG joint-heads highlighted BGN’s strategy to build its LNG business, by leveraging BGN’s trading and logistics strengths in the LPG market.

At the FT Commodities Global Summit, BGN Group COO Wael Amer spoke with FT Live on how companies must adapt operations to manage market volatility
During the video interview Wael highlights how managing exposure has become increasingly complex, particularly given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted

BGN Joined Industry Leaders at the FT Commodities Global Summit, Lausanne – 20-22nd April
BGN had a strong leadership presence at the 2026 FT Commodities Global Summit, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland on 20th April. The Summit is

BGN closes ‘first of its kind’ syndicated LPG finance facility of $450 million USD
BGN closes major syndicated finance facility of almost half a billion USD The unique structure of the deal is the ‘first of its kind‘ for the sector The deal is backed by top

BGN expands LPG fleet with four new dual-fuel VLGCs
BGN has signed a contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of four new dual-fuel Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), marking a further

BGN signs joint venture with CCEC for its first LNG vessel
BGN has entered into a landmark joint venture with an affiliate of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) for the long-term charter and operation of

Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) Grows BGN Finance Facility to $400 Million
BGN has successfully refinanced and increased its ADEX backed revolving credit facility to $400 million, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and

BGN’s B-International Shipping & Logistics Establishes Joint Venture with South Korea’s HMM to Expand LPG Shipping Business
B-International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN company, has established a joint venture with HMM, South Korea’s largest national carrier, to expand the scope of liquefied

DRC President Recognizes Digital Commodity Center Joint Initiative
BGN group extends its sincere appreciation to H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the vision outlined in his State

Energy Trader BGN Plans Global Gas Push Ahead of New Supplies
By Patrick Sykes and Priscila Azevedo Rocha Energy trader BGN is set to expand its fledgling natural gas business into a global portfolio with stakes

BGN Signs Strategic MOU with XCF Global to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Houston, November 17, 2025 – BGN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XCF Global, a Nasdaq-listed leader in aviation decarbonization, to develop global production

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

BGN CEO Rüya Bayegan Named Energy Woman of the Year at Middle East Awards
In a prestigious ceremony highlighting excellence in the Middle East energy sector, BGN Group CEO Rüya Bayegan was honoured with the Energy Woman of the

Abu Dhabi Exports Office Grows Nine-Lender Finance Facility for Energy Trader BGN to More than $230m
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2025 – Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), leading a syndicate of nine UAE lenders, have

BGN Sponsored The London Energy Club’s 15th Anniversary
BGN, a global leader in energy and commodities trading, supported the 15th Anniversary of The London Energy Club, held on 16 January 2025 in London.

Rüya Bayegan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Women’s Leadership in Energy
Rüya Bayegan, Group CEO of BGN, was recognized with the New Silk Road Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of Women’s Leadership in the International

BGN’s Swiss Head Talks Diversity at Geneva Women in Leadership Event
Global business leaders must be aware that the world needs to allocate more explicit attentionand dedicated resources, for gender equality. After all, research has shown

BGN Sees ECAs as Matchmakers in Developing Export Finance Ecosystems
During the past two years, government-backed finance bodies have increasingly turned to international commodity traders to help support their export strategies and efforts to secure

BGN Endorses IEA Clean Cooking Declaration for Africa
BGN has joined governments, international organizations and other private sector companies in commending a new pledge to extend access to cleaner cooking facilities across Africa.

BGN Confirms USD370m Ship Financing with Five Leading Middle East Gulf Banks
BGN and Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine secured funding from some of the Gulf region’s leading banks to support the construction of three state-of-the-art Very

BGN Secures US$100m Financing Facility with Abu Dhabi’s ADEX, Mashreq & ADCB
BGN signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)and with the banks Mashreq

BGN Commissions HHI to Build Two Very Large Ships for LPG and Ammonia Trading
BGN has confirmed an order for two newbuild VLGCs (Very Large Gas Carriers) to be constructed by Hyundai Heavy Industries by 2027. The vessels will

BGN Adds Two Gas Tankers, Developing Pertamina Partnership
BGN Adds Two Gas Tankers, Developing Pertamina Partnership BGN welcomed two modern, efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) to its fleet, thanks to the ongoing

Financing a growing energy & commodities business: BGN speaks at TFX in Geneva
(Photo credit: TXF Geneva / Exile Group) As part of the annual November Geneva Commodity Week, BGN CFO Yannick Luce provided some insights into the

BGN Speaks on Decarbonization at Geneva’s Maritime Transport and Efficiency Conference
(Photo credit: Mark Henley / Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference) The annual Maritime Transport and Efficiency (MTE) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, brings together key stakeholders from

BGN’s Mundo Verde Climate Drives Debate at ADIPEC’s Decarbonization Accelerator
The march to Net Zero requires a significant acceleration in investment for solutions that remove CO2 from energy operations and other industrial activities, according to

Managing Risk and Opportunity in Partitioned Markets: BGN Speaks at APPEC
The global energy industry is grappling with divided market conditions as the world shifts towards a new, multipolar order. These were some of the key
BGN Welcomes Another Gas Carrier “North Gas” to the Fleet
BGN, a global energy leader and one of the world’s largest LPG traders, was delighted to see the latest addition to its fleet enter service

BGN, Pertamina International Shipping partner for global gas transportation
BGN made an agreement with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) to collaborate on gas vessel transportation, reinforcing BGN’s position as an emerging maritime asset owner

BGN and Al Seer Marine joint venture receives its first VLGC “Lucky Gas”
BGN and Al Seer Marine joint venture ABGC DMCC received its first very large gas carrier (VLGC). “Lucky Gas” was delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries

How BGN is building a sustainable future
The following is a copy of an article published by Oil&Gas Middle East www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com BGN, a leading player in the global trade, storageand transportation of

BGN and Al Seer Marine Joint Venture Expands LPG Fleet
The companies have secured acquisition of three Very Large Gas Carriers for transporting liquefied petroleum gas. DUBAI, UAE, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global energy

Rüya Bayegan: Transforming Energy & Championing Inclusion
Breaking Barriers in Energy Leadership Rüya Bayegan, Group CEO of BGN, has been featured in Oil & Gas Middle East for her groundbreaking leadership in

Women in Energy Trading – Leadership in Risk & Markets
Introduction Energy trading is built on risk management, strategic decision-makingand compliance expertise. Every trade influences markets, marginsand regulatory positioning. At BGN, we recognise the female

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

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

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