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Malta-headquartered commodity trader Alkagesta joined the Swiss Commodity Trading Association's twentieth anniversary celebration, held under the big top of Circus Knie in Geneva.
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has attracted notable media coverage following the announcement of its first-half 2026 financial results, which reported record revenue and substantial growth in trading volumes.
Commodity firm expands its role in price discovery for sustainable fuels, gaining access to the Argus Open Markets window for biodiesel, HVO, and used cooking oil.
Europe's gasoline market experienced significant constraints and price volatility last month, driven by a structural blending component deficit, logistical challenges, and refinery output shifts, according to Alkagesta analysis. Prospects for September show signs of easing.
A recent analysis by Alkagesta, featured in Manifold Times, sheds light on the compounded logistical pressures currently affecting international energy and bunker markets, examining their implications for fuel availability in key regions.
Alkagesta has expanded its carbon trading services to include EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances, a move recently highlighted by industry publications and aligning with the company's global trading activities.
Global energy markets face mounting pressure from stalled diplomatic efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and critically low water levels on the Rhine, intensifying supply and logistics challenges, Alkagesta reports.
Alkagesta has gained approval to participate in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for EMEA naphtha physical, a move underscoring its expanding presence within European energy trading circles.
Orkhan Rustamov, CEO of Alkagesta, recently contributed an opinion piece to European Business Magazine, asserting that the global oil market is undergoing a fundamental structural transformation, challenging previous assumptions about price stability.
Orkhan Rustamov, Chief Executive Officer of Alkagesta, has recently shared his insights on oil market disruptions, suggesting that past stability benchmarks are no longer applicable in the face of ongoing tensions impacting global energy infrastructure.
Europe's gasoil market is confronting a severe supply crisis, marked by logistical disruptions along the Rhine and depleted inventories in the ARA hub. These factors are driving significant price surges and reorienting established trade routes, according to a recent analysis.
Core Bulk Trade examines how commodity trading in Ukraine continues to function amidst ongoing conflict, highlighting the critical role of logistics adaptability, redundant routes, and robust execution capabilities.
The global fertilizer market continues to grapple with severe supply chain vulnerabilities, with renewed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting ongoing instability and the need for enhanced resilience, according to Alkagesta.
A recent BusinessNow.mt report highlights how Alkagesta's consistent expansion in commodity trading stems from a unique internal culture focused on empowerment, continuous learning, and a flat organisational structure. The firm attributes its multi-billion-dollar success to its people-centric approach.
Alkagesta's leadership recently engaged with Côte d'Ivoire, signaling intensified efforts to broaden its footprint across the West African region. The initiative underscores a strategic focus on this key market.
Alkagesta has announced the promotion of Anthony Guida to head its biofuels trading operations, recognising his pivotal role in expanding the division since its inception last year.
A severe jet fuel shortage originating in Asia, precipitated by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, is poised to extend its impact to Europe and the Americas, as seasonal demand rises.
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has gained entry to NATO's Central Europe Pipeline System, enabling it to deliver aviation fuel, including sustainable alternatives, to key European airports, according to recent reports.
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has achieved ISCC CORSIA certification, positioning it to provide sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets international emissions compliance standards, a move supporting its broader biofuels activities.
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