South Korea targets 50% Middle East crude share by 2035
Seoul’s proposed energy security strategy combines supplier diversification with an increase in oil reserves following disruption at Hormuz.
Newsdesk23 September 2026Aggregated
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Alkagesta
Global energy and commodity trading house active in petroleum products, steel, fertilizers and biofuels.
Overview
Overview
Alkagesta is a commodity trading house trading petroleum products, fertilizers, steel and biofuels across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caspian region and Asia. It is the company this publication covers most closely.
- Headquarters
- Malta
- Website
- https://alkagesta.com
Disclosure: Alkagesta is the primary company covered by this publication. Items sourced from the company's own newsroom are labelled and linked to the original announcement.
Latest news
Trump backs potential US diesel export ban as pump prices hit record
The proposal has divided senior US officials as high domestic prices coincide with pressure on Russian and Middle Eastern diesel exports.
Newsdesk23 September 2026Aggregated
US gasoline and distillate stocks fall as API reports crude build
Product inventories declined by more than 2 million barrels each in the week ending 18 September, while crude stocks increased.
Newsdesk22 September 2026Aggregated
Sea Leopard fetches $135m as tanker sale activity stays firm
Xclusiv reported tanker transactions across major size classes, alongside dry bulk sales spanning Newcastlemax to Handysize vessels.
Newsdesk22 September 2026Aggregated
Norway’s August liquids output rises 97,000 bpd but stays below 2025 level
Crude production beat the Norwegian Offshore Directorate’s forecast, while gas output fell from July and missed expectations.
Newsdesk22 September 2026Aggregated
Murmansk to use fertiliser loading equipment for first grain exports
Russia’s Arctic port is adapting rail-to-ship handling systems as Black Sea disruption forces grain exporters to seek alternative routes.
Newsdesk22 September 2026Aggregated
Press releases
Alkagesta outlines fertiliser supplier checks and cargo inspection controls
The trading house says supplier vetting, independent testing and precise contracts underpin its approach to fertiliser cargo risk.
Newsdesk22 September 2026Press release
Alkagesta joins Istanbul fertiliser talks, adds Argus renewable fuels access
The company reported participation in the regional fertiliser conference and new access to an Argus market window covering European Biodiesel, HVO and UCO.
Newsdesk18 September 2026Press release
Alkagesta chief urges closer trader-shipping alignment on freight costs
Orkhan Rustamov argues in The Motor Ship that agility, diversified supply chains and scenario planning should underpin the industry's response to rising transport costs.
Newsdesk17 September 2026Press release
Alkagesta’s steel trading arm Alkavex attends Istanbul’s Metal Expo Eurasia
Deputy chief executive Nijat Osmanlı represented Alkavex at the three-day steel industry event, which focused on technology, sustainable production and international trade.
Newsdesk17 September 2026Press release
Alkagesta attends Angola oil and gas conference in Luanda
The company said its participation reflected a focus on commercial opportunities in African commodity trading, energy logistics and supply chains.
Newsdesk14 September 2026Press release
Alkagesta reports Singapore marine fuel deliveries of 250,000 tonnes a month
The company linked its Singapore growth to storage capacity at Horizon Terminal, distribution development and a larger physical presence.
Newsdesk12 September 2026Press release
Barrels, freight and policy, before the open
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