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TRANSFORMING tradition
Exolum reveals insights from the energy transition
For this issue of Energy , Oil & Gas , we joined Jorge Lanza , CEO at Exolum , a leading European logistics company for liquid products , to get an insight into one of the fastest growing bulk liquid solution providers in the world .
Jorge is no newcomer . In fact , he ’ s been in the industry for decades , first joining BP back in 1994 . This role would serve as the starting point for his entire professional career in the oil sector . For almost 30 years , he ’ s worked in various downstream ( refining , midstream , trading and marketing ) roles across several European and North American countries . Between 2012 and 2014 , he was promoted to and performing as Executive President for BP in Spain and Portugal .
At the same time , Jorge served as a member of Exolum ’ s board of directors , though back then it went by the name CLH . “ This afforded the opportunity to become part of this great company and to help it transform so it can achieve at least 100 more years of success !” he tells us .
Jorge is eager to tell us about Exolum , a company that , he will readily admit , suffered during the pandemic years .
“ With almost 100 years of history , we play a key role in society as – through our operations concerning the storage and transportation of fuels , chemicals , and other bulk liquid products – we facilitate responsible and sustainable access to these resources ,” he explains .
“ These meet sustainable mobility requirements and the demands of the industry , contributing to improving people ’ s lives on a daily basis ,” he continues . “ In this way , we actively contribute to fostering social progress and wellbeing .”
Exolum is present in eight countries , namely Spain , United Kingdom , Ireland , Germany , Netherlands , Panama , Ecuador , and
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