About
Douglas Paz stands as a highly experienced leader in the oil and energy sector, bringing decades of technical expertise and strategic insight to an industry where precision, compliance, and reliability are critical. As the President of Nupetrol B.V., a privately owned oil services company based in Curaçao, he has built a reputation for delivering specialized fuel quality assurance and treatment services across the Caribbean and Latin America.
With a strong academic foundation in process control from the University of Arizona and an early career rooted in refinery operations, Douglas developed deep expertise in instrumentation, process engineering, and fuel treatment technologies. His tenure as Technical Manager at Refineria Isla further strengthened his capabilities in asset reliability, quality control, and refinery economics, shaping a well-rounded understanding of complex oil operations.
Since founding and leading Nupetrol B.V. in 2012, Douglas has focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in global fuel logistics, ensuring cargo quality compliance in an increasingly regulated and time-sensitive market. Under his leadership, the company has positioned itself as a trusted partner for oil terminals and trading operations, offering around-the-clock services that support fuel treatment, certification, and dispute resolution.
Nupetrol’s operations reflect Douglas’s commitment to efficiency and accountability. The company maintains a strategically distributed additive inventory across key oil terminals, enabling rapid response to cargo treatment requirements. By leveraging globally recognized additive technologies and deploying highly trained treatment crews, Douglas ensures that off-spec cargoes are corrected safely and efficiently, minimizing financial risks for clients.
A key strength of Douglas’s leadership lies in his ability to integrate technical precision with operational reliability. His approach emphasizes taking full responsibility for cargo quality certification, allowing clients to rely on a single, accountable partner throughout the process. This streamlined model not only enhances efficiency but also builds trust in high-stakes environments where delays or discrepancies can lead to significant losses.
In addition to fuel treatment, Douglas has expanded Nupetrol’s capabilities to include IATA Dangerous Goods (DG) certified handling for fuel samples, enabling seamless coordination with laboratories worldwide. This ensures compliance with contractual requirements and supports accurate resolution of fuel quality disputes, further reinforcing the company’s role as a comprehensive solutions provider.
Douglas’s expertise also extends to specialized services such as H2S management, diesel cargo treatment, and ship-to-ship transfer assistance. His deep understanding of evolving fuel regulations and terminal requirements allows him to guide clients through complex operational challenges, ensuring that cargoes meet strict specifications and can move forward without disruption.
What truly distinguishes Douglas Paz is his unwavering focus on reliability, responsiveness, and technical excellence. In an industry that operates across time zones and demands constant availability, he has built a system that delivers consistent support 24/7, ensuring that clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
As the energy sector continues to evolve, Douglas remains committed to innovation and continuous improvement. His leadership reflects a clear understanding that fuel quality assurance is not just a technical requirement but a critical component of global trade efficiency and operational success.
Recognized among the Most Empowering Business Leaders to Follow in 2026, Douglas Paz exemplifies how deep industry knowledge, combined with strategic execution and a client-centric approach, can create lasting impact in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
