Oil trading

Crude and refined product trading, arbitrage economics, differentials, refining and market structure.

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Nigeria Joins IEA as Crude Output Reaches Six-Year High

Nigeria has become an Association country of the International Energy Agency (IEA), solidifying its role as a significant energy power in Africa amid ambitious energy development plans.

26 Sept 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Petroleum Products

Denovia Signs Strategic Framework for Plastics Remanufacturing Technology

Denovia has entered a strategic framework agreement with a major international polyester producer, aiming to significantly scale its plastics remanufacturing technology and tap into a substantial economic opportunity.

1 Sept 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Oil Markets

Alkagesta CEO Discusses Oil Market Disruption in European Business Magazine

Alkagesta's CEO, Orkhan Rustamov, recently contributed an opinion piece to European Business Magazine, examining the structural shifts impacting global oil markets.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker navigating through a narrow strait, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz and oil market disruption.

Oil Trading

Alkagesta CEO Discusses Oil Market Disruption in City A.M.

Alkagesta's CEO, Orkhan Rustamov, recently contributed an opinion piece to City A.M., addressing the ongoing oil market volatility and the impact of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker at sea, representing commodity trading and petroleum products.

Oil Trading

Alkagesta Approved for Platts EMEA Naphtha MOC Process

Alkagesta has received approval to participate in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for EMEA naphtha physical, following a review by Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker navigating through a narrow strait, possibly the Strait of Hormuz, with a clear sky.

Oil Trading

WTI Crude Futures React to Hormuz Developments and Geopolitical Tensions

WTI crude oil futures experienced significant volatility, initially falling on reports of a potential shipping agreement in the Strait of Hormuz before rebounding due to new geopolitical events.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker navigating through the Persian Gulf, with a clear sky.

Oil Trading

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels

Oil volumes departing the Persian Gulf have reportedly rebounded to approximately two-thirds of their typical pre-conflict levels, according to analysis by Goldman Sachs.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Oil Trading

BP Completes Caspian Sea Platform Turnaround Ahead of Schedule

BP has successfully concluded a planned maintenance turnaround at its Caspian Sea platform earlier than anticipated, with production now increasing towards pre-maintenance levels.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Refineries

Pakistan's Five Refineries Plan $6 Billion Upgrade Investment

Pakistan's five oil refineries are preparing to sign agreements in early September to initiate upgrades, aiming to attract significant investment into the country's refining sector.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read