Castleton Commodities International

Founded in 1997 as Louis Dreyfus Energy, Castleton Commodities International (CCI) is a privately held global merchant firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. CCI's core mission is to optimize the value of its commodity assets and trading activities through strategic investments and operational excellence. The company is deeply involved in commodity trading and operates across a wide spectrum of global energy markets, including natural gas, power, and oil. CCI focuses on both the physical delivery of products and financial trading, aiming to be a leader in the global energy sector.

Notable affiliated people include key executives from the Louis Dreyfus Company, which originally founded CCI. The firm has attracted significant investment from major financial institutions and private equity firms. Among its key achievements, CCI has been consistently ranked as one of the top natural gas marketers in the United States. The company has also made strategic acquisitions, such as a majority stake in UK battery storage company L48 Energy BESS Ltd. Overall, CCI has had a substantial impact on the global energy market through its innovative trading strategies and investment in energy infrastructure.