Upstream & Downstream Energy

Energy Markets,
Human Relationships.

ARCCO is an integrated energy company — active in upstream oil and gas exploration and production, and trading crude oil and distillates across global markets. Anchored in Arabia, active across Africa and beyond.

What We Do Meet the Team
4
Global Offices
UAE
Headquarters
Crude
Physical oil trading, from upstream production to international offtake agreements
Distillates
Refined product trading with project-level involvement across producing regions
Projects
Direct participation in oil and gas exploration, development and production ventures
Oil Field Services
Providing specialised equipment to the upstream industry
About ARCCO

An Energy house built on access and trust

The Arabian Commodities Company (ARCCO) is a Dubai-based integrated energy company with operations spanning upstream oil and gas and physical commodity trading. We are active in exploration and production across the MENA region and Africa, and trade crude oil and distillates across global markets — creating structured commercial relationships where others see only complexity.

Our edge is proximity. With offices in Dubai, Tripoli and Dar es Salaam, we maintain direct relationships with national oil companies, independent producers, and regional governments — giving our counterparties genuine access that broader commodity houses cannot replicate.

ARCCO is not a broker. We are principals — taking equity positions in upstream assets, managing physical cargoes, and participating in projects alongside our partners. Our upstream activity gives us a depth of market knowledge and a network of relationships that sets us apart from pure trading houses.

Present where energy is born, and where it is needed.
What We Do

Upstream & Downstream,
end to end

ARCCO operates across the full energy value chain — from upstream exploration and production through to physical crude and distillates trading. We take positions, manage assets, and build partnerships across our core geographies.

01
Crude Oil Trading
Physical crude trading across West and North African grades, Middle Eastern blends, and emerging production basins. We manage cargo logistics, quality inspection, and counterparty risk.
02
Distillates Trading
Structured distillates trading covering gasoil, gasoline, naphtha, jet fuel, fuel oil and refined products — with direct access to Gulf and African supply chains and established relationships with refiners and end-users.
03
Project Participation
Equity and quasi-equity participation in upstream oil and gas projects. ARCCO brings capital introductions, offtake commitments, and strategic advisory to early-stage and producing assets.
04
Offtake Structuring
Long-term and spot offtake agreements structured to align producer and buyer interests. We leverage our network across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf to find the right market for every barrel.
05
Government & NOC Access
Direct relationships with national oil companies and energy ministries across North and East Africa. Our founding team brings decades of sovereign-level energy experience.
06
Capital Introductions
Connecting oil and energy projects with institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign funds seeking exposure to upstream opportunities in frontier and emerging markets.
Global Presence

Where we operate

Headquarters
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
North Africa
Tripoli
Libya
East Africa
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
USA
Texas
United States
Our Portfolio

Companies within ARCCO

Oil & Gas Exploration · East Africa
Octant Energy

An oil and gas exploration company with a focus on East Africa. Octant currently holds a 74% interest in the Tanga Block, located offshore Tanzania.

Well Services Manufacturing · Austin, Texas
Hydraulic Power Technology (HPT) Texas

Founded in 1985, HPT is an oil well service manufacturing company with a global reach. Products include coiled tubing, nitrogen pumping, cementing, acidizing units and injector heads.

Enhanced Oil Recovery · Technology
Revora Energy

Delivering next generation enhanced oil recovery solutions via patented advanced artificial lift technologies — improving production from existing and mature oil fields.

Founding Members

The people behind ARCCO

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Grant Clouston
Co-Founder

Grant is an experienced energy professional with a strong track record across the MENA region, specialising in building and developing oil and gas companies. He has worked with leading operators and independents, gaining hands-on experience across exploration and production, commercial operations, and asset development.

Grant has played a key role in establishing new upstream ventures, structuring commercial frameworks, securing offtake and midstream solutions, and navigating complex regional markets. His background in E&P, commodity trading, and logistics — combined with a strong network across the GCC and North Africa — enables him to identify opportunities, execute effectively, and build strong partnerships.

Focused, commercially minded, and deeply familiar with the MENA energy landscape, Grant brings the strategic insight and practical experience needed to drive growth and deliver long-term value.

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Khaled Hamedi
Co-Founder

Khaled comes from a family with deep, multigenerational roots in the oil and gas industry across the MENA region, giving him an early and sustained exposure to the sector's technical, commercial, and regulatory dimensions. Building on this foundation, he has successfully scaled and delivered complex oil and gas projects across multiple MENA markets, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate operational challenges in diverse and often sensitive environments.

Khaled is widely recognised for his strong governmental and institutional relationships across the MENA region, which have enabled productive collaboration with state entities, regulators, and national oil companies, supporting project delivery, compliance, and long-term strategic growth. His sovereign-level relationships give ARCCO privileged access to upstream opportunities that few trading firms can replicate.

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