Soybean Futures Touch Multi-Year Highs Following US Biofuel Policy Shift
Soybean contract prices have surpassed $12.8 per bushel, reaching levels unseen in nearly three years amid revised United States biofuel regulations.
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European Wind Additions Rise 30% to 8.8 GW in First Half of 2026
Europe expanded its wind generation footprint to 311 GW in the first six months of the year, supported by substantial German additions and offshore developments.
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.
Singapore and Brazil Collaborate to Develop Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Singapore and Brazil are establishing a bilateral partnership to create a dedicated green and digital maritime corridor.
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.
Repsol Completes Maiden Bunker Delivery at Chancay Port
Spanish energy group Repsol has carried out its inaugural marine fuel supply operation at the port of Chancay, according to industry reports.
Titan and Sogestran Agree Deal for 6,000 Cbm LNG Bunkering Vessel
Titan and Sogestran have entered into an agreement covering a 6,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas bunker vessel.
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.
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.
Alkagesta Details H1 2026 Performance Amid Volatile Markets
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has released its performance update for the first half of 2026, outlining commercial and operational advancements across its core commodities portfolio despite significant geopolitical volatility and supply chain disruptions.
Alkagesta Expands Carbon Trading Portfolio with EU ETS Allowances
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has broadened its carbon market offerings to include European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances, a move recently highlighted by multiple trade publications.
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.
Alkagesta Joins Platts EMEA Naphtha MOC Assessment Process
Alkagesta has been approved to participate in the Platts Market on Close (MOC) assessment process for physical naphtha in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), reflecting the growth of its trading activities in the region.
Alkagesta Reports 19% Increase in Trading Volumes, Diversifies into New Commodity Lines
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing substantial growth in its core commodity portfolio alongside strategic expansion into aviation fuel, metals, and crude oil, signaling continued diversification across the energy and commodities value chain.
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.
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.
European Gasoil Market Grapples with Acute Supply Crisis Amidst Rhine Logistical Challenges
The European gasoil market is experiencing a severe supply-side crunch, marked by a steep backwardation and critically low inventory levels in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, compounded by significant logistical disruptions on the Rhine River.
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