The trade before the trade: How traders identify opportunities

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.

Fred is a Senior Crude Trading Analyst at Kpler with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry. He specializes in crude oil arbitrage economics and market analysis and is responsible for developing Kpler’s crude arbitrage product. His work delivers actionable insights on price dislocations, global crude flows, and supply-demand fundamentals. Fred holds an MSc in International Trade, Strategy & Operations.