Alkagesta Reports 19% Increase in Trading Volumes, Diversifies into New Commodity Lines

Alkagesta, a prominent commodity trading group, has announced a significant 19% uplift in its trading volumes across its primary commodity sectors, as highlighted in its recently published 2025 Annual Report. The report, made public by Alkagesta on August 7, 2026, details a year of strategic growth and diversification.

Within the light ends category, the firm reported active trading in Naphtha, primarily sourced from the Eastern and Central Mediterranean regions, with distribution reaching key Asian markets including Korea, China, Japan, and other Far Eastern destinations. Additionally, the company engaged in gasoline and components trading spanning the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

Middle distillates operations included the movement of gasoil and ULSD. These flows established connections between the Arabian Gulf, India, and the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, serving markets across Turkey, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia, and the wider Mediterranean area.

In the heavy ends segment, Alkagesta facilitated the delivery of over 500,000 metric tons of 0.1% Ultra-Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (ULSFO) into the Mediterranean throughout 2025. This activity underscores the company's contribution to the ongoing shift towards lower-sulphur marine fuels, a critical aspect of maritime environmental compliance.

Strategic Expansion and New Ventures

The company's 2025 activities also featured the introduction of several new portfolio lines. Notably, Alkagesta launched a Jet A1 distribution business within the NATO Central Europe Pipeline System, as detailed in the comprehensive Alkagesta 2025 Annual Report. This move signifies an expansion into aviation fuels. Furthermore, the firm completed the acquisition of a steel trading company in France and finalized preparatory work to commence crude oil trading in 2026.

Regarding biofuels and sustainability, Alkagesta made strides in enhancing its Unused Cooking Oil (UCO) feedstock origination. This effort aims to bolster feedstock security across crucial markets. Concurrently, the company achieved ISCC certification (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification), reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the biofuels supply chain.

The 2025 report collectively showcases Alkagesta's broadened footprint, moving beyond its established fuel oil and distillates trading operations into nascent areas such as aviation fuel, metals, and crude oil, reflecting a strategic imperative towards a more diversified energy and commodities value chain.