Energy Trading
Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement Secured
A significant long-term agreement has been established for the supply of liquefied natural gas from a developing US project to a major South American energy firm.
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Shipping & LogisticsClarkSea Index Reaches New Benchmark Highs
The ClarkSea Index has achieved unprecedented levels, reflecting robust conditions across multiple shipping sectors.
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Commodity TradingAlkagesta's Record First-Half Results Put Trader On Course For Strongest Year
Biofuels International reports $3.5bn of revenue in the first six months of 2026, with full-year volumes now expected above 10 million tonnes.
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Energy TradingLNG Supply Agreement Bolsters European Energy Market
A new five-year agreement will see annual LNG deliveries to Greece, enhancing supply diversification in the European and Mediterranean regions.
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Energy TradingLNG Shipments to Pakistan Bolster Energy Supply
New deliveries of liquefied natural gas from Qatar are anticipated to enhance Pakistan's energy infrastructure and supply stability.
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Shipping & LogisticsLNG-Fuelled Tanker Rates Show Market Premium
Recent market analysis indicates a notable premium for LNG-fuelled dirty tanker freight rates, driven by bunker price dynamics.
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Fuel Oil TradingBunker Trading Team Strengthens Vietnam Market Focus
A Singapore-based bunker trading firm has expanded its team, enhancing its focus on the Vietnamese market and global client engagement.
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Alkagesta Attends SUISSENÉGOCE's 20th Anniversary Celebration in Geneva
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Global LNG Market Faces Increased Demand Pressure
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ADNOC Maintains LNG Loading Operations
Satellite imagery indicates continued liquefied natural gas tanker loadings in the Persian Gulf.
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Baltic Exchange Publishes Bunker Market Data
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LR2 Tanker Market Adapts to Evolving Trade Patterns
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Venezuela Poised for Expanded Crude Production
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Gippsland Basin Project Progresses Towards Gas Production
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Alkagesta Approved for Platts EMEA Naphtha MOC Process, Enhancing Market Transparency
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Alkagesta CEO Highlights Enduring Vulnerability in Global Oil Supply Chains Amid Hormuz Tensions
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Alkagesta Appoints Anthony Guida to Lead Biofuels Trading Desk, Bolstering Sustainable Fuels Strategy
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Alkagesta Participates in Bureau Veritas Fuels Client Reception in Rotterdam
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Global Fertilizer Supply Chains Face Renewed Pressure Amid Hormuz Strait Disruptions
The vital Strait of Hormuz has experienced further instability, impacting global fertilizer trade and highlighting the fragility of agricultural supply chains. Industry observers note that the market should anticipate prolonged challenges rather than a swift return to pre-disruption conditions.
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