Alkagesta has launched a dedicated biofuels trading platform in Geneva, aiming to expand its presence in Europe and structure its investments in a transforming market. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader effort to scale its international operations in alternative fuels.
Establishing operations in a key trading hub
Geneva has long been recognised as a central hub for global commodity trading. Alkagesta’s arrival strengthens a financial, logistical and legal ecosystem already established in the region. The new desk will integrate the company’s sourcing, storage and compliance functions in alignment with European Union regulatory standards.
The global biofuels market was valued at approximately $99.5bn in 2023, according to Grand View Research, and is expected to reach $200bn by 2030. In Europe, the biodiesel segment is projected at $19.5bn for 2024, with forecasts exceeding $32bn by 2033, according to IMARC Group. These projections support Alkagesta’s strategy to invest in infrastructure at the heart of key consumption markets.
Investment structuring and banking networks
The company plans to operate its Geneva platform in coordination with its existing banking and logistics networks. Alkagesta reports access to over 700,000 cubic metres of storage capacity across Europe and Asia and facilitates more than 7mn metric tonnes of commodity flows annually.
Since its founding in 2018, the company has signed agreements with 28 international banks and operates in 42 countries. Its governance relies on strict risk management and compliance procedures, which it considers essential to securing its financial commitments in the energy sector.
Focused positioning in the European market
The Geneva desk is designed to connect Alkagesta’s operations more closely to European markets while benefiting from a stable regulatory environment. The company is leveraging proximity to key trading actors and specialised infrastructure to accelerate its biofuels activity.
“We are proud to be part of Geneva’s long tradition of trading excellence,” said Orkhan Rustamov, Chief Executive Officer of Alkagesta. He added that the company aims to “work alongside the Swiss ecosystem and our international partners to promote responsible and sustainable growth.”
