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Founding sponsor
Established in 2004, Mercuria is one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodity groups, bringing efficiency to the commodity value chain with technology, expertise, and low-carbon solutions. The Company established itself as a leader in the energy transition by pledging more than 50 percent of new investments toward renewables and transitional energy. The Group has made significant investments in projects such as renewable power, energy storage, grid optimization or critical transition minerals recycling, and environmental products such as carbon certificates.
Mercuria’s business includes trading flows, strategic assets, and structuring activities that generate more than $120 billion in turnover. The Company has built upon a series of strategic acquisitions, including the physical commodities trading unit of JPMorgan Chase & Company, Noble Group’s U.S. gas and power business, and the Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, reorganized as Minerva Bunkering. Mercuria plays its part in the global energy transition, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and helping the world achieve the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Silver sponsor
Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse (Abaxx Exchange) introduces centrally cleared, physically delivered futures contracts and derivatives to deliver better price signals, better risk management and an enhanced market ecosystem enabling energy and commodity markets to accelerate the energy transition.
Licensed as an Recognised Market Operator (RMO) and an Approved Clearinghouse (ACH) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Exchange's initial focus is global LNG and Carbon and Nickel benchmarks followed by continued solutions for Battery Metals.
Silver sponsor
Axpo is driven by a single purpose – to enable a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. Axpo combines the experience and expertise of more than 6,000 employees who are driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration and impactful change. Using cutting-edge technologies, Axpo innovates to meet the evolving needs of its customers in over 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.
Silver sponsor
D.Trading is a pan-European commodity trading company that combines a client-oriented business approach with cutting-edge technology.
Established in Ukraine in 2019, D.Trading started its international expansion in 2021 with the ambition of becoming one of the top European trading houses by 2030, with a focus on CESEE, including Ukraine. We operate in 21 European countries with four strategically located hubs in Amsterdam, Kyiv, Zagreb and Zug. Our main portfolio products include electricity, with a particular focus on renewable energy sources (RES), natural gas, and fuels. We put significant emphasis on our ability to provide individually tailored trading solutions.
D.Trading operates on 15 exchanges, leveraging advanced tools and technologies to maximise benefits for our clients and partners.
Silver sponsor
Frontier Commodities is a specialized commodity investor based in Switzerland. The team has more than 20 years of experience in the commodities sector, with an established track record of positive volatility-adjusted returns through various commodity cycles.
Frontier operates a long-short, absolute-return strategy in metals, energy, agricultural and environmental commodities.
The strategy employs a unique approach to commodities investing, applying a "quantamental" trading style, integrating high-conviction fundamental analysis and executed through AI-backed systematic solutions, with the aim of achieving superior returns.
The strategy is fully liquid and focused only on exchange products.
Silver sponsor
Kpler is a leading subscription-based data and analytics platform, providing intelligence tools for trade to help businesses trade smarter.
With real-time insights across 40+ markets—including liquids, gas, dry bulk, freight, and power—Kpler enables traders, analysts, and shipping professionals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in global trade.
Since revolutionising the LNG market with the first cargo-tracking solution in 2014, Kpler has expanded to deliver comprehensive intelligence on commodity flows and vessel movements worldwide.
MarineTraffic, a Kpler brand, is the world’s leading provider of ship tracking and maritime intelligence, further empowering the maritime industry with greater visibility and efficiency.
Kpler simplifies complex data, helping businesses navigate global trade with confidence.
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Silver sponsor
At Six One Commodities, we are a dynamic global energy merchant specializing in the physical trade of energy commodities. Since our inception in 2018, we have carved out a distinctive presence in the market, backed by the expertise and financial acumen of Pinnacle Asset Management. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, and strategic offices in Houston and Singapore, we are well-positioned to navigate the complexities of the global energy landscape.
Our ethos is anchored in delivering robust returns through disciplined risk management, fundamentals, and tapping into unique market opportunities. The Six One Commodities team is known for its deep market insights and strong client relationships, which enable us to offer tailored physical supply services and innovative structures that meet the diverse needs of our clientele.
As a global energy merchant and optimization company, we pride ourselves on our proven track record of execution excellence. We are committed to leveraging our extensive knowledge to provide unparalleled service and exceptional value, making Six One Commodities a trusted and reliable partner in the energy sector. We don't just trade energy; we optimize and innovate, ensuring that each transaction is executed with precision and foresight for sustained success.
Welcome drinks sponsor
With a legacy spanning more than six decades, BB Energy is one of the world’s leading independent energy trading companies – with expertise spanning energy trading, operations, logistics, storage, and downstream retail. BB Energy supports the global energy system by responsibly trading traditional, transitional and renewable energy, trading in excess of 25 million metric tonnes (MT) of crude oil, petroleum products, and gas in the last financial year.
BB Energy Renewables was established at the beginning of the decade to diversify the business and help facilitate the energy transition by investing and financing in renewable projects. In alignment with BBE’s focus on decarbonized energy sources, a Carbon Trading desk and Environmental Projects Team has also been established to create and trade in environmental credits.
BB Energy employs around 500 people in offices across the globe and continues to benefit from a strong knowledge of the markets where it operates.
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