Refinery and LNG storage tanks illuminated at night

Company profile · 2026

International
Petroleum Trade

We have carried a century of family trading experience into the supply of crude oil and refined fuels.

The company

International petroleum trading

We have brought international trading experience to the supply of crude oil and refined fuels.

Our partnership with MFGTC connects this commercial background with energy sector relationships.

1925trading heritage
30+years in trade
10+years of group leadership
Aerial view of a coastal oil terminal with a tanker at the jetty

The founder's family heritage

A century of trading experience

The Celep family's trading story began in Türkiye in 1925. Each generation extended its reach.

  1. 1925

    The beginning

    Trading in Türkiye, with trust and integrity at its centre.

  2. 1950–1980

    New sectors

    Expansion into agriculture, food products and international trade.

  3. International growth

    Wider partnerships

    Stronger global relationships and a broader range of business activities.

  4. 2000–Today

    A modern approach

    Family experience carried forward through modern business practices and international cooperation.

Berrah Celep at his office
Berrah Celep Founder – Chairman

A message from our founder

Trust, built over generations

Our family's journey began in 1925. Trust, hard work and lasting relationships have guided us ever since.

At CLP Petroleum Energy, we contribute to global energy security by working with reliable partners and creating lasting value.

We believe in transparent business practices and strong partnerships that allow us to grow together.

Leadership

Berrah Celep

Founder – Chairman

Berrah Celep led CLP into petroleum and energy, drawing on decades of international trading experience.

His approach combines family values with modern business practice and a commitment to sustainable growth.

30+years in trade
10+years of group leadership
Berrah Celep, Founder and Chairman of CLP Petroleum Energy
Grain silos and a wheat field

Business background

Experience across different sectors

Berrah Celep's family and group leadership experience spans several areas of trade.

  • Agriculture & food

    A background in agricultural products and food trade.

  • International trade

    Commercial relationships built across different markets.

CLP has carried this experience into petroleum and energy trading.

Product portfolio

Petroleum & commodities

  • Crude oilRefinery supply
  • Refined fuelsRoad, aviation and marine
  • Gas productsLPG and LNG
  • Refinery productsIndustrial applications
  • FertilisersUrea N46

Sales, marketing, import and export across regional and international markets.

Refinery pipework and valves

Petroleum products trading

Fuels & gas products

We manage sales, marketing, import and export with qualified suppliers and buyers. Our focus is reliable, compliant and commercially competitive trade across regional and international markets.

Coastal fuel storage tank farm

Road fuels

EN590 Diesel
Gasoline

Aviation & marine

Jet A-1 Aviation Fuel
Fuel Oil

Gas products

LPG and LNG

Product portfolio

Refinery products & fertilisers

Refinery products

  • Sulphur
  • Bitumen
  • Base Oils
  • Petroleum Coke
  • Other refinery products
Sulphur being loaded by a wheel loader

Urea N46

Fertiliser

Urea N46 granules Bulk urea fertiliser in storage

Supply built around the transaction

We connect buyer requirements with supply opportunities and coordinate the work through to delivery.

Sourcing

Refinery and supplier relationships for crude oil and refined fuels.

Long-term supply

Supply agreements and delivery schedules for recurring requirements.

Strategic partnerships

Working relationships with trading, energy and logistics specialists.

Delivery coordination

Shipping and terminal arrangements aligned with the agreed terms.

Refinery towers illuminated at dusk

Sourcing

Supply starts with the source

We have built relationships with refineries and authorised sellers worldwide to meet the buyer's product requirement.

The commercial review covers product origin, specifications and the seller's authority to supply.

Shipping & logistics

The route to reliable delivery

We work with specialist shipping providers to plan safe, efficient and timely delivery.

  1. 01Crude oil tankers
  2. 02Product tankers
  3. 03Chartering solutions
  4. 04Global port coordination
Crude oil tanker under way at sea
Vessel selection and port arrangements follow the product, route and loading window.
Large storage tanks at a terminal

Storage & terminals

The right capacity, in the right place

Storage arrangements must fit the product and the shipment.

We work with terminal providers to confirm capacity, access and transfer arrangements for each transaction.

Global presence

An international network

We have built relationships with trusted partners across key markets, founded on long-term cooperation.

World map showing the CLP Petroleum Energy international network
Trusted partners
Relationships built through mutual understanding.
Multiple regions
A commercial outlook across markets.
A growing network
New relationships in energy and trade.
Long-term cooperation
Continuity beyond an individual transaction.

Our partner

Our partnership with MFGTC

CLP Petroleum Energy

Our partnership with MFGTC Consultancy strengthens our international energy trading relationships.

MFGTC Consultancy

CLP's commercial background meets MFGTC's energy sector relationships and advisory experience.

How we work

The trading process

A transparent process, with the parties, terms and responsibilities clear at every stage.

  1. 01

    Buyer enquiry

    Product, volume, destination and timing.

  2. 02

    Offer & terms

    Pricing and the proposed supply terms.

  3. 03

    Due diligence

    Identity, authority and supporting documents.

  4. 04

    Contract

    Quality, payment and delivery obligations.

  5. 05

    Logistics & delivery

    Loading, shipment and handover.

Berrah Celep in front of his certificates

Our standards

Transparency and clear responsibilities

  • Mutual due diligence

    Both parties establish their identity and authority to transact.

  • Written commitments

    Commercial responsibilities are documented, with communication maintained through delivery.

  • International standards

    We work to the international standards applicable to the product and delivery documentation.

Our values

The principles behind our business

Strong commercial relationships depend on how we work, as well as what we supply.

Trust

Open communication and confidence in the people we work with.

Integrity

Honest information and a consistent approach to business.

Reliability

Following through on the commitments we make.

Long-term partnership

Relationships that create lasting value and allow both sides to grow.

Tanker sailing at sunset

Our commitment

A more secure energy future

We are building lasting supply relationships in global petroleum and energy markets.

We strengthen energy security and contribute to a sustainable future through partnerships that create lasting value.

Commercial enquiries

The details that define the deal

  1. 01
    Product

    Product type, specification and required documents.

  2. 02
    Volume

    Quantity and one-off or recurring supply.

  3. 03
    Delivery

    Destination, preferred terms and the required schedule.

  4. 04
    Company

    Company profile and an authorised point of contact.

Laboratory technician inspecting a fuel sample

Send an enquiry

Or write to us directly: sales@clpetroleum.com

Let's build a lasting partnership

We welcome buyers and suppliers who value clear terms and long-term cooperation. Let's explore the opportunities together.