Felipe Elink Schuurman is the CEO and Co-founder of Sparta, where he leads the strategic vision to revolutionize oil trading through data-driven, forward-looking intelligence. A veteran paper and physical oil trader, Felipe spent 17 years as a trader at BP and Gunvor, managing complex energy portfolios. Under his leadership, Sparta has become a primary intelligence platform for global trade desks, with the firm’s proprietary data and market insights frequently utilised by Bloomberg, Reuters, and the Financial Times.
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Brent oil tops $104 after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is on ‘life support’
“Maybe you don’t see $200 on crude, but you will see that on a regular basis on products, which...
10 MAY 26 - 15:18
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The Iran war and oil markets: the Hormuz question
The Iran war and oil markets: the Hormuz question Part 3 of a Series March 29, 2026 Felipe Elink...
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The Iran war and oil markets: what comes next
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The Iran war and oil markets: a detailed analysis after week one of the conflict
Iran, Hormuz, and the oil market: everything traders need to know 1. Timeline: How the market...
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