Turkish Crude Oil Shipments Show Marked Recovery Across 2026
Crude oil exports from Türkiye have recorded significant growth during 2026 following broader international cargo increases, according to shipbroking data.
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Power LNG Cleared for Texas Liquefied Natural Gas Development
Power LNG has secured key approvals to lease land and construct a new liquefied natural gas facility in Texas.
Peninsula Completes Inaugural LNG Bunker Operation in Sagunto
Marine fuel supplier Peninsula has finalised its maiden liquefied natural gas bunkering operation at the Spanish port of Sagunto.
Nigeria Secures IEA Association Status Amid Long-Term Energy Expansion Plans
The International Energy Agency has formally accepted Nigeria as an Association country, strengthening ties as the West African nation develops its oil and renewable energy sectors.
MET Group and Shell Sign Multi-Year US LNG Supply Contract for Europe
MET Group's wholesale and trading arm has finalised a multi-year agreement with Shell to import liquefied natural gas from the United States into the European market.
KR and Hanwha Ocean Partner on Dual LNG Bunkering Vessel Concepts
Korean Register and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have initiated a joint project to design two liquefied natural gas bunkering vessels featuring distinct cargo containment systems.
RWE, Masdar and ADNOC Target Offshore Wind and Long-Term LNG Deliveries
German utility RWE is collaborating with UAE state firms Masdar and ADNOC on multi-billion-euro offshore wind developments and liquefied natural gas supply arrangements.
Alkagesta featured in The National: Cold War pipeline keeps European jet fuel flowing
The National reports how Maltese commodity trader Alkagesta secured access to Nato's Central European Pipeline System days before the Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, and is now supplying jet fuel directly to holiday airlines at Brussels, Frankfurt and other German airports.
Middle distillates deficit projected to extend into next year on processing shortfalls
Global diesel availability is expected to stay constrained through the coming winter due to refining capacity deficits in key producing regions.
Alkagesta market insight on European choke point pressures picked up by Manifold Times
Trade publication Manifold Times highlighted an Alkagesta market update on the combined effect of stalled Strait of Hormuz talks and record-low Rhine water levels on bunker supply in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.
Service Vessel Supporting Black Sea CPC Oil Terminal Targeted in Strike
A small auxiliary vessel engaged in scheduled maintenance at the critical CPC marine export terminal in the Black Sea has been struck, according to an informed source.
Lloyd's Register Approves 12,500 Cbm LNG Bunker Vessel Design
Classification society Lloyd's Register has granted design approval for a 12,500 cubic metre capacity liquefied natural gas bunker vessel.
Everllence Secures Long-Term Agreements for TT-Line LNG-Powered Fleet
Everllence has concluded long-term service agreements covering LNG-fuelled vessels operated by ferry operator TT-Line.
Cheniere Concludes Corpus Christi Stage 3 Expansion and Dispatches 5,000th LNG Cargo
Cheniere Energy has finalised the Stage 3 development at its Texas facility and loaded its 5,000th liquefied natural gas shipment.
Cheniere Energy Reaches 5,000th LNG Cargo Milestone as Texas Capacity Hits 56 MTPA
Cheniere Energy has exported its 5,000th liquefied natural gas shipment following the substantial completion of the third stage of its Texas liquefaction facility.
BP Brings West Nile Delta Gas Well Online Early to Boost Egypt Supply
BP has started natural gas production at the Fayoum-4 well in Egypt approximately two years ahead of schedule, supplying roughly 80 million cubic feet daily.
International Energy Firms Near Upstream and Power Deals in Venezuela
Chevron, Eni and other overseas energy groups are close to finalising modified operational agreements to invest in Venezuelan oil assets and electricity systems.
European Gasoline Market Faced Severe Tightness in August Amid Rhine Low Water
The European physical gasoline market experienced significant prompt tightness and steep backwardation in August 2026, driven by a structural deficit of high-octane blending components, historic logistical bottlenecks on the Rhine River, and robust summer demand in Southern Europe.
European jet fuel supply tightens as Hormuz disruption cuts imports
European jet fuel supply is coming under pressure as reduced Middle East flows lift prices and raise concern over aviation inventories before summer demand.
Dual Supply Crisis Shapes Global Energy and Bunker Markets
Alkagesta's recent market analysis, highlighted by Manifold Times, details the simultaneous impact of diplomatic stalemates affecting the Strait of Hormuz and record-low Rhine river levels on global fuel availability, particularly across European and Asian markets.
Chinese vehicle exports bolster pure car and truck carrier freight market
Strong automotive outflows from China continue to sustain elevated fleet utilisation and robust charter hire across the specialised car carrier segment, according to shipbroking data.
Dual Chokepoint Pressures Intensify Fuel Oil Market Volatility in August 2026
Geopolitical tensions impacting the Strait of Hormuz and critically low water levels on the Rhine River are creating significant logistical challenges and price volatility in European and Asian fuel oil markets, according to Alkagesta's August 2026 market outlook.
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise Contracts Newbuild Ro-Ro Featuring Wind Propulsion
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has placed an order for a new roll-on/roll-off vessel fitted with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Alkagesta CEO Examines Structural Shift in Oil Markets for European Business Magazine
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, making a return to previous stable pricing unrealistic.
MMMCZCS Highlights Operational Safety and Efficacy of Marine Methanol
Early commercial adoption demonstrates that methanol fuel can be handled safely and effectively within active shipping operations, according to findings from MMMCZCS.
Alkagesta CEO Highlights Enduring Oil Market Volatility Amid Hormuz Tensions
Orkhan Rustamov, CEO of Alkagesta, recently contributed an opinion piece to City A.M., addressing the ongoing disruptions in oil markets, particularly those influenced by geopolitical events in the Strait of Hormuz.
Baltic Dry Index Rebounds to 2,546 Points as Capesize Earnings Recover
The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk shipping benchmark halted a ten-session decline on Monday, rising 1.4% on firmer demand across the larger vessel segment.
Alkagesta jet fuel supply deal opens access to NATO pipeline
Alkagesta jet fuel supply operations will use the Central Europe Pipeline System to serve Brussels, Frankfurt and other aviation hubs from spring 2026.
bound4blue Obtains Bureau Veritas Design Assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL
Wind-assisted propulsion developer bound4blue has achieved a Design Assessment from classification society Bureau Veritas for its Model 3-24 eSAIL system.
Alkagesta expands biofuels trading across European supply chain
Alkagesta biofuels trading operations are connecting smaller feedstock suppliers with European biodiesel, HVO and sustainable aviation fuel producers.
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