Rektron Group Inc. (CSE: REK.U, FRA: F75), a global commodity trading and infrastructure company, is expanding its business with the launch of a new clean energy division called Rektron Nova. This move marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to engage more deeply in the global transition toward sustainable energy and low-carbon solutions.
Rektron, known for its expertise in trading energy, metals, and energy transition commodities through its subsidiaries, is now creating a dedicated platform focused exclusively on renewables, green fuels, bio-assets, and critical metals essential for the energy transition. This initiative is designed to complement its existing operations and tap into emerging market opportunities driven by decarbonization efforts worldwide.
Rektron Nova will concentrate on four main verticals that are expected to see rapid growth as industries shift towards cleaner energy sources:
Green Fuels and Clean Commodities – The division will target trading in next-generation low-carbon fuels such as Euro VI-compliant diesel, renewable diesel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), biodiesel, ethanol, and renewable natural gas. These fuels are crucial for reducing emissions in sectors like transportation, industry, and power generation. Rektron plans to leverage its existing logistics infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of these fuels across key markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Critical Minerals for Energy Transition – Rektron Nova will manage the sourcing and trading of metals vital for clean technologies and electric vehicles. These include materials used in batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines, which are fundamental to the global shift toward renewable energy.
Bio-Assets and Waste-to-Energy – The division will explore investment and partnership opportunities in bio-asset development, including projects that convert biological waste like wood biomass, manure, and agricultural byproducts into renewable natural gas or other energy forms. These initiatives help reduce methane emissions while generating sustainable energy.
Circular Economy and Recycling – Rektron Nova will advance the company’s efforts in recycled metals, integrating circular economy principles into its supply chain. This includes scaling the sourcing and trading of recycled metals and investing in infrastructure to improve recycling efficiency and market access. This approach supports both customer environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and Rektron’s internal emissions reduction targets, while addressing raw material shortages and supply chain resilience.
The global energy transition is attracting massive investment. According to BloombergNEF, global spending on clean energy surpassed US$1.8 trillion in 2023 and is expected to exceed US$4.8 trillion annually by 2030. This surge reflects the urgent need for low-carbon energy solutions and critical materials, creating a fertile environment for companies like Rektron to expand their role in physical commodity trading and infrastructure.
By launching Rektron Nova, Rektron Group is positioning itself as a key player in enabling the supply of critical resources needed for the energy transition. The company’s integrated model, which combines trading, logistics, financing, and risk management, allows it to respond efficiently to growing demand and regulatory pressures favoring sustainability.
Atanas Kolarov, CEO of Rektron, described Rektron Nova as a commitment to a low-carbon future. The division formalizes the company’s existing activities in clean fuels and electric vehicle supply chain metals, while setting the stage for scaling new sustainable business lines. The goal is to unlock innovative solutions that enhance environmental value and drive growth through improved margins and profitability.
Rektron’s approach reflects a broader industry trend where commodity traders are evolving to meet the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. By focusing on renewables, critical minerals, bio-assets, and circular economy principles, Rektron Nova aims to create diversified revenue streams that align with global sustainability goals.
Rektron Group Inc. operates globally through its subsidiaries, specializing in physical commodity trading and infrastructure across energy and metals markets. The company’s vertically integrated platform combines trading, logistics, structured financing, and risk management, enabling efficient and secure global trade. Rektron’s strategic focus on sustainable supply chains and circular economy principles places it at the intersection of industrial growth and the global energy transition.
