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Young trader who made $250mn on Russian crude sets sights on Guyana

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A 29-year-old energy trader earned $250 million in 2022 by betting on Russian crude oil amid sanctions, exploiting price volatility after Ukraine’s invasion. Now, the trader’s hedge fund is targeting Guyana’s booming offshore oil sector, anticipating production growth from ExxonMobil-led discoveries. The fund’s strategy leverages geopolitical disruptions, using proprietary models to predict supply shocks and price swings in underserved markets. Guyana’s output is expected to surpass 1.2 million barrels per day by 2027, making it a prime target for speculative energy investments. The trader’s success highlights how niche commodity bets can yield outsized returns during global energy transitions and geopolitical instability.
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