Trayport operates the primary electronic trading network for European wholesale energy markets, connecting traders, brokers, and exchanges globally. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in London, the company provides the core infrastructure through which these participants access and trade across the market. Its platform links over 9,800 traders across more than 390 firms, facilitating activity in 10 asset classes at 60+ trading hubs.
The company's flagship product is Joule, a trading screen used by all market participants to access Trayport's global commodities network. Trayport also offers dedicated trading systems for brokers and exchanges, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to each segment of the market. The technology supports electronic trading, algorithmic and automated execution, and API connectivity for system integration.
Trayport's technical work centres on building and maintaining high-performance, real-time trading platforms that handle significant volumes for the energy and commodities sector. The engineering challenges involve low-latency data distribution, scalable connectivity, and reliable systems for time-critical market operations.
