Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

Associate Editor of US Products Craig Ross sits down with Jason Metko, and they a look at: the US fuel oil markets in 2024 how Nigeria's Dangote refinery is impacting US supply a forward view, including the Argus Miami Energy Forum in Miami in OctoberPor Argus Media

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.  In this episode, Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill delivers insight into the: Pricing trends through the end of the year Dynamics of a tightening supply market Alternative pricing scenarios for methanol as a marine fuel Argus offers methan…

Listen to Argus’ Freight reporter Leonard Fisher-Matthews, Ammonia editor Ruth Sharpe and LPG & Ammonia Freight reporter Yohanna Pinheiro discuss the new ammonia flows in the gas carrier market as Argus launches 12 new ammonia freight assessments, including routes for midsize carriers (MGCs) and large gas carriers (LGCs). Key topics covered in the …

Join Neste’s VP of Renewable Aviation, Alexander Kueper and Argus’ Biofuels associated editor, Giulia Squadrin as they talk about recent trends and evolving dynamics in the global SAF market, including: Current state of the market Short- and long-term supply and demand outlook Development and scalability of SAF production pathways…

Hear Argus’ analysis of the surprising decision by the Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) to issue a tender for DAP instead of NPS this year. The podcast focuses on what the impetus was for this change, and what it means for the tender and the market. Join David Maher, Editor, Argus NPKs and Nykole King, Reporter – NPKs and Potash…

Lower cotton production costs encouraged produces to invest in the fiber in 2023-24, boosting its exports to record levels this season. Join Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains e Fertilizers publication, and Nathalia Giannetti, reporter of the Argus Brazil Grains e Fertilizers publication, in a talk on what factors were important t…

Custos de produção de algodão mais baixos incentivaram produtores a investir na fibra safra 2023-24, elevando as exportações do país também para uma alta histórica. Junte-se a Renata Cardarelli, editora da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Nathalia Giannetti, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, em um bate-papo …

Diesel refinery margins in Europe have weakened significantly and been at their lowest rates since a year ago. Listen to this episode of our podcast - Driving Discussions: Diesel Draught Turns into Floods - as our market experts Alfonso Berrocal (VP - Middle Distillates and Sustainable Aviation Fuels) and Benedict George (European Associate Editor …

The fall in prices for spodumene and lithium carbonate since the start of 2023 has weighed on both established and emerging projects the world over, with many producers cutting or delaying production targets until prices rebound. For emerging spodumene producers in southern Africa, often operating on low grades, many lithium projects are struggling…

Argus’ James Elliott is joined by global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments in the US and global polyurethanes market. Ahead of The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI's) annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta Georgia next week, the team discus…

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

Argus’ James Elliott is joined by global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments in the US and global polyurethanes market. Ahead of The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI's) annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta Georgia next week, the team discus…

Ammonia freight is stepping up from traditional smaller gas carriers with a rush of high-tech, very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). Listen to Lisa Assmann, Senior Shipbroker at the Sales & Purchase/Project department at Norwegian shipbroking company Steem1960, which focuses on ammonia projects, Mathias Kyllingstad, Gas Analyst at Steem1960, and Yoh…

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, the Argus global methanol team (Dave McCaskill, Cassidy Staggers, Roel Salazar, Victoria Baghdjian, Becky Zhang) recap events and discussions from this year’s Argus Methanol Forum, including: News of Methanex’s acquisition of …

The rapid evolution of the TMX market is starting to impact the supply profile along the US west coast, with Latin American producers beginning to feel the pressure from increased competition. Asia-Pacific producers may soon also feel the pinch with an active delivered market in Shandong opening the door for Canadian volumes to enter the region. As…

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

The spread between automotive grade urea (AGU) — a feedstock to produce Arla 32 — and the nitrogen fertilizer continues to increase, reducing demand for AGU in a market with low international availability. Join Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication, and reporter Gisele Augusto as they discuss the context of…

O prêmio entre a ureia grau automotivo e o nitrogenado grau fertilizante segue aumentando, reduzindo a busca pelo grau correto para a produção de Arla 32, em um mercado marcado pela baixa disponibilidade internacional. Junte-se a repórter do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, Gisele Augusto e a editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e F…

The change of the UK government comes at a time when the future of LPG is being decided. The recent Biomass Strategy, for the first time, carved out a role for the fuel in decarbonising off-grid heating. However, officials raised serious questions about the availability of bioLPG and volumes of sustainable feedstocks. In this episode of Global LPG …

Hear analysis of Argus’ carbon-adjusted price of ammonia (CAPA) assessments, including what CAPA is and how it reflects the future impact of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The podcast explains Argus’ methodology for calculating CAPA and how it is being utilized by the market - including helping with risk management and evaluating ho…

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

O Projeto Autazes deve atender especialmente o mercado de Mato Grosso, com parte da produção voltada para o sul do Amazonas e Rondônia, segundo o presidente da Potássio do Brasil, Adriano Espechit. O projeto é visto como essencial para o Plano Nacional de Fertilizantes, que tem o objetivo de reduzir a dependência externa de nutrientes. Entre os des…

A mistura de biodiesel no combustível marítimo pode ajudar empresas na agenda de reduzir a pegada de carbono do transporte, abrindo uma demanda potencial para o biocombustível em um mercado de 4 milhões de toneladas de bunker consumidas anualmente no Brasil. Junte-se a Amance Boutin, editor da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Conrado Mazzoni…

The last few months have undoubtedly been very busy for the downstream market, particularly for refineries, with huge impact on demand and profits. Listen to Jason Metko (Associate Editor of US Products) and Nathan Risser (Senior Correspondent) as they discuss the Demand Dynamics in the Downstream.Por Argus Media

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market comple…

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss global methanol markets, including: Current events affecting supply and demand. Forward view on pricing direction. What you can expect at the Arg…

Listen in as Eduardo Gonzales, Argus US grains and oilseeds analyst, discusses the new USDA WASDE report with industry expert, Scott Irwin. This episode will cover: What data the USDA uses for their yield calculations How does the USDA collect this data Overall historic accuracy Market impacts from the WASDE reports…

Listen about LPG demand from the Chinese petrochemical sector this summer and the near term price outlook, with Toong Shien Lee, Associate Editor, Chemicals and Frances Goh, Editor, LPG.Por Argus Media

Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global urea supply and demand, with a particular focus on India, Egypt and China. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Harry Minihan, Editor, Argus Nitrogen as they discuss these topics and more in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series.…

O ritmo de farmer selling para as safras brasileiras de soja e milho progride lentamente desde a temporada 2022-23, à medida que produtores acreditavam que os preços subiriam em 2023. Mas o excesso de oferta global pressiona para baixo os preços da oleaginosa e do grão desde então. Diante da lentidão das vendas, qual o cenário atual para a safra 20…

Since the 2022-23 season, farmers have been selling at a historically slow pace, believing that prices would maintain an upward trend, but the global oversupply continued pressuring prices down. What can we expect for this season’s soybeans and corn crops, and what’s the likely picture for the 2024-25 season? Listen to this podcast where our expert…

In this episode we take a look back on recent developments in the region, the state of play during the summer of 2024 and an early forecast of what may lie ahead in the fall. Argus' Senior US Atlantic Coast distillate report Cooper Sukaly and Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko.Por Argus Media

A reforma tributária terá grande impacto nos mercados de petróleo, gás, minérios e combustíveis. Após a aprovação do primeiro projeto de regulamentação da pauta na Câmara, o texto segue agora para o Senado. Junte-se a Rebecca Gompertz, repórter da publicação Argus Brazil Gas Markets, e Diogo Martins Teixeira, sócio no escritório de advocacia Machad…

Asia Biofuels & Net Zero Deputy Editor Lauren Moffitt speaks to EcoCeres’ Global Head of SAF, Phil Moore, on recent issues affecting SAF markets and their implications for the nascent Asian industry. Topics include impacts of the anti-dumping investigations the EU and UK have launched into Chinese biofuels imports, regional and global developments …

The key bunkering hub of Singapore has seen an increase in vessel arrivals in the first half of 2024, particularly as ships divert around the Cape of Good Hope. Fuel prices and freight rates continue to be elevated compared to a year back, reflecting varied constraints in vessel routes, supplies, and firm buying interest for conventional fuels in A…

Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global ammonia market sentiment, with a particular focus on significant new capacity additions and its potential impact on prices and trade routes. Join Ruth Sharpe, Editor, Argus Ammonia and Sophie Mason, Manager, Urea and Ammonia Analytics as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus’ Fer…

The start of waterborne loadings from the 590,000 b/d Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline is already providing a glimpse of how markets and prices will evolve around this new development. While still in its early stages, the new flows of heavy Canadian crude are having some impact on global markets and have shown to be perhaps less competitive …

Amid brutal wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and violence and instability in western Africa, Myanmar, and elsewhere, it seems like a good time to talk about nonviolence. It’s an interesting and opportune time to explore this subject: The protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have raised issues and created complexities in our discourse about the…

O aumento inesperado nas tarifas de transporte da NTS vem gerando discussões no mercado de gás natural, com participantes apontando para a atuação da Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) e para decisões da Petrobras como as principais causas do “tarifaço”. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Rebecca G…

Listen to the outcome of the Mexican presidential election and how the markets will shape over the summer, with Argus Senior Reporter Steven McGinn and Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko. With refineries incidents and maintenance around Mexico in May, how did all that impact imports into the Country, specifically from Gulf Coast refineries…

Since the Covid pandemic, LPG markets have become far more volatile, but in 2024, prices appear to have paused for breath. Listen to David Appleton and Jack Greenwood as they discuss the market so far in 2024, the forecast for the rest of the year and beyond, and take a look at biopropane forecasting.…

In this Berkshire Argus Podcast episode, a conversation with Steven Pedigo, a professor of urban development and director of the LBJ Urban Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. Pedigo, who is also a part-time Great Barrington resident, has worked with dozens of cities and communities around the world on leveraging their assets to meet their cha…

With rising demand for sustainable aviation fuel and HVO or renewable diesel, the demand for feedstocks is surging. One feedstock is taking center stage, used cooking oil. Argus recently launched the EPA-compliant UCO fob China and EPA-compliant UCO fob Strait of Malacca price assessments to reflect the growing flows of UCO out of China and SE Asia…

O ano de 2024 tem tido diferentes particularidades no mercado brasileiro, tanto nos fretes rodoviários, quanto na comercialização de grãos e da compra de fertilizantes. Seja por aspectos no mercado internacional ou doméstico, as circunstâncias estão interligadas e afetam umas as outras. A editora adjunta da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertiliza…

Hear Argus’ analysis of current fertilizer market dynamics in Brazil - one of the largest and most influential fertilizer markets in the world. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor - Fertilizers and Gisele Augusto, Reporter - Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer as they discuss this market in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series. K…

Pine chemicals editor Leonardo Siqueira talks to Steve Williams, VP of Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins, about navigating the pine chemicals and hydrocarbon resins markets, including: How plant shutdowns may impact trade flows and regional supply/demand balances. The impact of Chinese consumption taxes on C5 tackifier markets. CTO demand in the US a…

A inadimplência crescente no cumprimento das metas do Renovabio tem pautado as conversas de participantes do mercado de Cbios, com o capítulo de judicialização contra o programa ofuscando os fundamentos e encolhendo a liquidez dos créditos de descarbonização. Junte-se a Conrado Mazzoni, chefe adjunto de redação da Argus no Brasil, e Rebecca Gompert…

The new 590,000 b/d Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline has the potential to shift export patterns for heavy sour Canadian crude away from the US Gulf coast by adding new capacity out of Vancouver’s Westridge terminal, but some obstacles persist. Join Argus’ crude and LPG editorial manager Gus Vasquez and deputy editor Amanda Hilow in discussin…