Six One Commodities triples US natural gas trading, surpasses Trafigura

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

Six One Commodities LLC has more than tripled its physical US natural gas trading activity, overtaking major rivals Trafigura Trading, Freepoint Commodities, and Hartree Partners.
The surge in trading volume comes as market volatility increases, benefiting traders with strong shipping and storage capabilities and drawing newer firms into the competitive US gas market.
Founded in 2018, Six One Commodities' rapid growth highlights shifting dynamics among energy merchants as volatility reshapes opportunities and competition in the real-world natural gas sector.

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