This expert panel discussion examines the transformational impact of Africa's largest refinery on regional and global oil markets.

With over 25 years of trading and broking experience in the energy market, joined Kpler in 2022 as Head of Market Engagement for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Works closely with clients providing advice and support across the energy sector, leveraging data and analytical tools to offer expert counsel on market trends and opportunities. Was instrumental in supporting the launch of the AG fuel oil derivative contract in 2016 and continues to advise traders, exchanges, and PRAs. Career includes positions as trader for Trafigura, director at Nigerian energy company Oando, and director at brokerage house Starfuels. Regularly appears as energy commentator for newspapers, radio, television and newswires, and sits on various industry panels.

Sumit Ritolia is Lead Analyst for Refining Supply and Modelling at Kpler with over a decade of expertise in refining operations, supply planning, and downstream economics. He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, India. Before Kpler, Sumit spent 7.5 years at ONGC specialising in hydrocarbon value chain optimisation and supply chain management, then nearly two years at S&P Global Commodity Insights as Refinery Economist focusing on market fundamentals, margin modelling, and refining outlooks. Since April 2024, he has led analytical coverage on refining supply-demand dynamics and regional capacity trends at Kpler's downstream insight team. He is based in Gurgaon, India.
매튜 라이트는 Kpler의 수석 화물 분석가입니다.그는 고객에게 화물 시장에 대한 전문 지식, 분석 및 연구를 제공하는 일을 이끌고 있습니다.Kpler에 입사하기 전에 Matthew는 SSY Ship Brokers에서 선임 탱커 애널리스트로 일하면서 유조선 시장 분석, 신모델 개발 주도, 컨설팅 문의 처리를 담당했습니다.Matthew는 Argus Media에서 7년간 컨설팅 경력을 쌓았으며, 그곳에서 다양한 단일 고객 프로젝트를 수행한 후 화물, 원유 및 정제 제품에 초점을 맞춘 구독 보고서 배송 관리를 맡았습니다.