ALKAGESTA at ARDA Week 2026 in Cape Town

Alkagesta is participating in ARDA Week 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, as a Golden Sponsor of the event, taking place from 13 to 17 April. The company is represented by CEO Orkhan Rustamov, alongside employees from the Business Development Function, Shahlar Mammadov and Rustam Mirzoev.

ARDA – the African Refiners and Distributors Association – convenes industry leaders, policymakers, and market participants to address key priorities in Africa’s downstream sector, including the harmonization of fuel specifications under the AFRI Fuels Roadmap and the advancement of regulatory frameworks.

This year’s event takes place amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Geopolitical developments continue to impact supply chains and logistics flows, particularly across key maritime corridors, contributing to increased complexity in product movements and pricing dynamics.

At the opening of the conference, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, emphasised the need to expand refining capacity and reduce import dependency, highlighting downstream development as a key factor in meeting future demand and supporting economic stability.

Shifts in global shipping patterns are also reinforcing Africa’s role in international trade flows, with evolving demand for bunkering and fuel supply services across the region.

Alkagesta’s participation in ARDA Week reflects its ongoing engagement with global fuel markets and its involvement in discussions around supply chain resilience, refining development, and energy market dynamics

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