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Crude trader Julien Roper leaves Mercuria, sources say

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Posted on January 31, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - Crude oil trader Julien Roper left Switzerland-based commodities trader Mercuria on Thursday, five trading sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Roper was part of the

Crude trader Julien Roper leaves Mercuria,

LONDON (Reuters) - Crude oil trader Julien Roper left Switzerland-based commodities trader Mercuria on Thursday, five trading sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Roper was part of the Mediterranean crude trading desk, trading cargoes like the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Blend crude grade produced by Kazakhstan.

    It was not immediately clear why he left the company, but a person familiar with the matter said it was a mutual decision that was reached in a "very amicable" manner. 

Roper joined Mercuria in October 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile, after spending more than nine years as a fuel oil and then crude oil trader with energy major Shell.

(Reporting by Ahmad Ghaddar, Robert Harvey, Ron Bousso and Anna Hirtenstein; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Julien Roper leaves Mercuria after joining in October 2023.
  • Roper was part of the Mediterranean crude trading desk.
  • He traded CPC Blend crude grade from Kazakhstan.
  • The departure was a mutual and amicable decision.
  • Roper previously worked at Shell for over nine years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Julien Roper leave Mercuria?
It was not immediately clear why he left the company, but a person familiar with the matter said it was a mutual decision that was reached in a 'very amicable' manner.
What was Julien Roper's role at Mercuria?
Roper was part of the Mediterranean crude trading desk, trading cargoes like the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Blend crude grade produced by Kazakhstan.
When did Julien Roper join Mercuria?
Roper joined Mercuria in October 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile, after spending more than nine years as a fuel oil and then crude oil trader with energy major Shell.
Who reported Julien Roper's departure from Mercuria?
The news of Julien Roper's departure was reported by Reuters, with five trading sources providing information on the matter.

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