HISTORY
Built for the coast since 1938
Bunker Oil's history is the story of long-term development, local presence, and operations where availability has been crucial.
Fuel for the coast –
through generations
2026
Bunker Oil continues its modernization with a new ERP system, improved work processes, and a new website.
2025
The tanker "Kystbunker III" is put into operation with a capacity of 1,200 m3 and a pumping capacity of 400 tons per hour.
The documentary "The Story of Bunker Oil" is produced and published – a journey through the company's history and three generations of Kleven, back to the start in 1932.
The company is recertified for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and new digital solutions strengthen internal communication, non-conformance management, and operations.
2024
Bunker Oil becomes ISCC-certified, an international sustainability and carbon certification. The administration in Tromsø moves from Fr. Nansensplass to Hansjordnesgata 9.
2022
Annual turnover passes NOK 11 billion.
2021
ISO 14001 certified (environmental management).
2020
New terminal in Honningsvåg.
75 petrol stations.
2019
Upgrade and capacity increase at Hessa tank terminal in Ålesund.
70 petrol stations and a turnover of NOK 6 billion.
2018
ISO 9001:2015 certified (quality management system).
New terminals in Olavsvern, Tromsø, Kirkenes, and Stavanger.
2017
Bunker Oil marks its 25th anniversary.
65 petrol stations, 45 employees, and a turnover of NOK 4 billion.
2015
Approx. 30 terminals and 55 petrol stations.
2013
Number of distributors reduced to 2.
2010
Acquires T. Helgesen AS in Bergen – the subsidiary changes its name to Bunker Oil Bergen AS.
The CEO is named Entrepreneur of the Year in Norway.
2009
Acquires 16 tank terminals from Shell.
2005
New distributor agreement for Mobil lubricants signed.
1992
Bunker Oil AS is established as an oil company with Mobil lubricants.
Acquires Mobil Oil's terminals in Northwest and North Norway and enters into a long-term agreement for the marketing of Mobil.
1971
Becomes a distributor of Mobil lubricants and fuel.
1952
The company is acquired by Nor & Vacuum Oil (Mobil).
1940–1945
No deliveries during the war years.
1938
Established as Russian Oil Products (ROP).
2024
ISCC-certified (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification).
2022
Annual turnover passes NOK 11 billion.
2021
ISO 14001 certified (environmental management).
2020
New terminal in Honningsvåg.
75 petrol stations.
2019
Upgrade and capacity expansion at Hessa tank terminal in Ålesund.
70 petrol stations and a turnover of NOK 6 billion.
2018
ISO 9001:2015 certified (quality system).
New terminals in Olavsvern, Tromsø, Kirkenes, and Stavanger.
2017
Bunker Oil marks its 25th anniversary.
65 petrol stations, 45 employees, and a turnover of NOK 4 billion.
2015
Approx. 30 terminals and 55 petrol stations.
2013
Number of distributors reduced to 2.
2010
Acquires T. Helgesen AS in Bergen – the subsidiary changes its name to Bunker Oil Bergen AS.
General Manager is named Entrepreneur of the Year in Norway.
2009
Acquires 16 tank terminals from Shell.
2005
New distributor agreement for Mobil lubricants signed.
1992
Bunker Oil AS is established as an oil company with Mobil lubricants.
Acquires Mobil Oil's terminals in Northwest and North Norway and enters into a long-term agreement for the marketing of Mobil.
1971
Becomes a distributor of Mobil lubricants and fuels.
1952
The company is acquired by Nor & Vacuum Oil (Mobil).
1940–1945
No deliveries during the war years.
1938
Established as Russian Oil Products (ROP).
Reliable energy supply
when it matters
Bunker Oil supplies fuel and energy products to marine, industry, and transport – with 24/7 preparedness along the entire Norwegian coast.
Reliable energy supply
when it matters
Bunker Oil supplies fuel and energy products to marine, industry, and transport – with 24/7 preparedness along the entire Norwegian coast.
Secure energy supply
when it matters
Bunker Oil supplies fuel and energy products to marine, industry, and transport – with 24/7 preparedness along the entire Norwegian coast.