Physical and paper commodity trading, market structure and flows.
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.
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.
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of Alkagesta, has recently shared his insights on oil market disruptions, suggesting that past stability benchmarks are no longer applicable in the face of ongoing tensions impacting global energy infrastructure.
Geopolitical events and persistent oversupply continue to shape the naphtha market, driving a complex interplay between petrochemical feedstock and gasoline blending demand, according to a recent analysis from Alkagesta.
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.
Market participants are closely evaluating the implications of recent US military actions in Iran, particularly concerning the potential for an energy crisis, even as initial crude oil price reactions remain moderate, according to recent analysis.
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.
The Malta-based commodity trader, Alkagesta, recently gathered its global workforce to review 2025 performance and articulate its forward-looking strategy, emphasising diversification and sustainability across its operations.
Global commodity firm Alkagesta has established a new joint venture, Alkanavex, in partnership with French steel trader Navex SAS. This strategic move, based in Malta, marks Alkagesta's official expansion into the metals trading sector.
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