Baiju Jayachandran

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, UrbanPetro Inc.

Baiju Jayachandran is an entrepreneur and energy-sector executive, best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UrbanPetro Inc., a U.S.-based company engaged in petroleum products, international energy trading, supply-chain activities and strategic energy infrastructure development.

His professional work has focused on connecting international petroleum supply with markets, logistics, storage and distribution opportunities, particularly across the Americas and South American energy markets.

Career and Entrepreneurship

Jayachandran began developing his business activities in the petroleum and energy sector through PICKPOL Petroleum & Energy, which company materials identify as having been established in 2012. PICKPOL’s activities have included petroleum-product sourcing and supply, including diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel and crude oil.

He subsequently expanded his business interests into international petroleum trading and related commercial activities, working with suppliers, logistics providers and prospective buyers in different markets.

In 2025, Jayachandran founded UrbanPetro Inc., where he serves as Founder and CEO. UrbanPetro describes its activities as including petroleum-product trading, energy supply, logistics and the evaluation of energy infrastructure opportunities.

Energy and Petroleum Activities

Under Jayachandran’s leadership, UrbanPetro has focused on international petroleum products including EN590 diesel, gasoline, Jet A-1, crude oil and other energy commodities. The company’s published materials describe commercial activities involving international sourcing, supply, logistics and potential storage and distribution infrastructure.

His approach emphasizes the development of connections between petroleum suppliers, storage operators, transportation providers and end-market customers.

South American Energy Development

A significant part of Jayachandran’s recent work has focused on Bolivia and South America.

In 2026, UrbanPetro announced a proposed strategic framework for petroleum supply, regional logistics, bulk storage, transportation and distribution opportunities across South America. The company stated that the framework would be evaluated through feasibility studies, commercial negotiations, regulatory requirements and financing considerations.

UrbanPetro subsequently announced a proposed Bolivia–Paraguay Energy Infrastructure Program for 2026–2032, focusing on petroleum supply, storage, transportation, cross-border logistics and domestic distribution. The company describes the initiative as a long-term strategic development program rather than a completed infrastructure project.

In September 2026, UrbanPetro also announced a strategic petroleum and energy infrastructure initiative focused on Bolivia and the wider South American market. The initiative includes evaluation of international sourcing, bulk fuel imports, storage facilities, transportation networks and potential strategic partnerships.

Leadership

As Founder and CEO, Jayachandran provides strategic direction for UrbanPetro’s international energy activities. His stated business focus includes petroleum trading, energy supply, logistics, infrastructure development and international commercial partnerships.

His leadership approach emphasizes:

• International energy supply
• Petroleum logistics and distribution
• Strategic infrastructure development
• Commercial partnerships
• Cross-border energy connectivity
• Regulatory and commercial due diligence

Vision

Jayachandran’s long-term vision is centered on developing more connected petroleum supply chains between international producers, logistics infrastructure and energy-consuming markets.

In South America, his current strategic focus is on exploring ways to strengthen petroleum supply reliability, storage capacity, transportation networks and regional distribution while evaluating projects according to technical, commercial, financial and regulatory requirements.