Our colleague Vusal Muradov, Head of Fertilizers at Alkagesta, recently contributed to Argus Media’s coverage of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on the global urea market.

He highlighted how differences in carbon efficiency across production plants will shape trade flows, with European buyers increasingly prioritizing lower-emission supply chains.

The feature reflects Alkagesta’s active engagement in global fertilizer market analysis and its role in supporting counterparties as they navigate new regulatory frameworks shaping international trade.

🔗 Read the full feature on: Argus Media

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Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

About Alkagesta

Alkagesta is a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum products, fertilizers, and biofuels. Established in Malta in 2018, the company operates as a multinational enterprise with 17 offices and representations worldwide. Alkagesta maintains partnerships with 28 international banks and conducts trading activities across 42 countries, facilitating over 7 million metric tons of commodity flows annually. Its extensive logistics network includes access to more than 700,000 cubic meters of storage capacity across Europe and Asia, supporting efficient and resilient global supply chains.

In addition to its core activities, Alkagesta selectively engages in spot trading of petrochemicals, agricultural commodities, and metals. The company offers fully integrated trading capabilities — from sourcing and storage to delivery — underpinned by robust risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.

Alkagesta was founded in 2018 by its management team and remains privately held and governed by senior leadership. Senior leadership, including the founding team, holds a significant equity stake in the company, which continues to grow in alignment with performance and strategic contribution. Today, the Group employs over 150 professionals and is built on tested systems, experienced governance, and a culture of continuous development.

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