About United Gas International
Building a world-class energy trading corporation through strategic relationships, institutional compliance, and operational excellence.
Company Overview
United Gas International INC is a Delaware C-Corporation headquartered in Sacramento, California, with operational command in Houston, Texas. Founded by energy entrepreneur and finance professional Shiv Naranya, the company was established to address a critical gap in the global petroleum trading landscape: the need for a relationship-driven, compliance-first energy trading firm capable of executing complex cross-border transactions with institutional precision.
The company's business model centers on oil and gas arbitrage, petroleum brokerage, energy trading facilitation, and logistics coordination. We operate as a transaction-focused intermediary — connecting verified suppliers with qualified buyers across EN590 diesel, Jet A-1 aviation fuel, LNG, LPG, crude oil, and refined petroleum products.
Unlike traditional oil majors that require massive capital expenditure in upstream assets, United Gas International employs an asset-light strategy in its early growth phase. We leverage deep industry relationships, proprietary supplier networks, and institutional-grade compliance frameworks to facilitate transactions — generating revenue through brokerage commissions, arbitrage spreads, and transaction fees. This model enables rapid scaling without the heavy balance sheet burden of asset ownership.
Our Vision
To become a globally recognized energy trading corporation — ranked among the world's leading independent petroleum trading houses within ten years of founding. We envision a company that combines the agility of a Silicon Valley startup with the institutional gravitas of a Vitol or Trafigura, trusted by refineries, governments, and institutional investors across every major energy market.
Our Mission
To facilitate seamless, transparent, and compliant petroleum transactions across global markets — delivering exceptional value to suppliers and buyers through relationship-driven brokerage, sophisticated arbitrage execution, and world-class logistics coordination. We exist to make energy trading more accessible, transparent, and efficient for all market participants.
Core Values
Uncompromising Integrity
Every transaction is conducted with complete transparency. We build lasting relationships through honesty, ethical conduct, and unwavering commitment to our word.
Relentless Excellence
We pursue operational perfection in every aspect of our business — from supplier verification to final delivery confirmation. Good enough is never enough.
Global Perspective
We think beyond borders. Our strategic roadmap spans six continents because energy markets are interconnected — and so are we.
Regulatory Adherence
Compliance is not a burden — it is our competitive advantage. We exceed regulatory standards in every jurisdiction we operate, building bankable trust.
Corporate Philosophy
Relationships are the true currency of energy trading. In a market driven by trust, compliance, and execution, the company that builds the strongest network wins.
At United Gas International, we believe that sustainable success in petroleum trading is built on three pillars: trusted relationships with verified suppliers and qualified buyers, institutional compliance that exceeds banking and regulatory standards, and flawless execution that delivers on every commitment we make.
Our philosophy rejects the short-term thinking that pervades commodity markets. We are not interested in one-off transactions — we are building a legacy institution that will define excellence in energy trading for decades to come. Every handshake, every contract, every delivery is a brick in that foundation.
Corporate Structure
United Gas International INC operates as a single-member C-Corporation with a lean, scalable organizational structure designed for rapid growth while maintaining institutional governance standards.
Executive Leadership
Overall corporate strategy, investor relations, and major partnership negotiations.
Trading Division
Commodity trading, arbitrage execution, buyer-seller matching, price negotiation, and deal structuring.
Logistics Division
Shipping coordination, tank storage, port handling, inspection scheduling, and delivery management.
Consultancy Division
Transaction advisory, compliance guidance, risk assessment, deal structuring, and market intelligence.
Compliance & Risk
AML/KYC, regulatory compliance, documentation verification, risk management, and corporate governance.
5-Year Growth Roadmap
Foundation & Market Entry
Establish corporate infrastructure, complete compliance certification, onboard initial supplier network, and execute first commercial transactions. Target: $5M transaction volume.
Houston Operations Center
Open Houston operational headquarters, expand supplier base to 50+ verified refineries, establish first international partnerships. Target: $25M transaction volume.
European Expansion
Establish Rotterdam presence for European market access, begin LNG trading operations, launch institutional investor relations program. Target: $75M transaction volume.
Middle East & Asia Hubs
Open Dubai and Singapore offices, secure long-term supply contracts, expand into African markets. Target: $150M transaction volume.
Full Global Operations
Six operational hubs across four continents, 200+ supplier relationships, institutional trading desk, and strategic acquisition evaluation. Target: $300M+ transaction volume.
Strategic Locations
Sacramento, California — Headquarters
Sacramento serves as our corporate headquarters — strategically positioned in California, the world's fifth-largest economy. This location provides:
- Access to Pacific Rim energy markets
- Favorable California corporate law environment
- Proximity to West Coast ports and refineries
- Growing renewable energy corridor integration
Houston, Texas — Operations Hub
Houston is the undisputed energy capital of the world. Our operational presence here provides unmatched access to:
- US Gulf Coast refining capacity (50%+ of US total)
- Concentration of energy trading firms and talent
- Strategic petroleum reserve and pipeline networks
- Direct access to US crude export infrastructure