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European molten sulphur market: Recent trends and developments

Listen to our short and concise sulphur podcast reviewing recent European molten sulphur market trends Join Maria Mosquera, Editor of the Global sulphur report, and Bea O’Kelly, Sulphur Reporter, as they discuss recent European molten sulphur market trends in this concise 10-minute podcast. Key topics covered by the podcast: Recent supply trends European refineries update European logistics update Recent demand trends Chemical industry demand update Fertilizer and metals demand update Related li...

Market Talks: El Niño might impact winter and summer crops

Meteorological models show that the weather phenomenon El Niño will start and reach full force during the second half of 2023, following the heating process of the Pacific Ocean’s waters. Brazilian farmers are already preparing themselves for its possible impacts on the country’s winter and summer crops. Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Nathalia Giannetti, reporter for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer, as they talk about what to expect for this next El Niño cycle and wha...

Falando de Mercado: Chegada do El Niño deve afetar suas culturas de inverno e verão

Modelos meteorológicos indicam que o fenômeno climático El Niño deve começar e atuar com força total no segundo semestre, à medida que as águas do Oceano Pacífico passam por um processo de aquecimento. Agricultores brasileiros já se preparam para seus possíveis impactos sobre as culturas de inverno e verão do país. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Nathalia Giannetti, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas conversam sobre o que esperar para este próx...

Falando de Mercado: Clima adverso prejudica safra brasileira de café

As condições climáticas adversas alteraram a bienalidade da safra brasileira de café nos últimos anos e ainda são ponto de atenção para as próximas temporadas. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gisele Augusto, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, conversam sobre as perspectivas para a safra atual e os impactos do clima nas lavouras do país.

Driving Discussions: All about MTBE

Senior Reporter of methanol and MTBE Steven McGinn comes on the series, chatting all things MTBE, what the additive is, some recent price movements, and what to expect with the octane enhancer going forward.

Falando de Mercado: Monofasia da gasolina sai do papel

A implementação da cobrança monofásica do ICMS para a gasolina entrou oficialmente em vigor no início de junho, possibilitando a incidência do imposto apenas uma vez, no primeiro elo da cadeia. Defensores do novo regime acreditam que a mudança é um passo significativo para a simplificação do regime tributário do setor de combustíveis. No mercado, a maioria dos participantes espera uma alta na bomba para os preços da gasolina, resultando em uma paridade mais favorável ao consumo de etanol hidrata...

Market Talks: Russian diesel entrenched among importers

Brazil’s largest diesel importers are including acquisitions from Russia in their business plans over increasing competition in the domestic market. Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Gabrielle Moreira, Senior Reporter for Argus Brazil Motor Fuels, as they talk about the new phase of the import flow and reactions from the US and neighboring countries regarding the current import flow.

Falando de mercado: Rússia entra nos planos de grandes importadores de diesel

Com o aumento da competição pelo mercado de diesel nacionalizado no Brasil, grandes importadores passaram a incluir a aquisição do combustível russo nos planos de negócios. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gabrielle Moreira, repórter sênior da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, falam sobre essa nova fase para o mercado doméstico e das reações dos Estados Unidos e países vizinhos diante do atual fluxo de importação.

Driving Discussions: The Ballad of eRINS

RINS reporter Matthew Cope, and Blendstocks reporter and host Jason Metko, discuss what eRINS and SRE's are, their recent movements within the market, and preview a big announcement from the EPA later this June.

Canadian oil sands producers look west with TMX nearing completion

Hablando de Mercado - RGana diésel ruso competencia en mercado brasil

El aumento del volumen de diésel ruso en Brasil trae una serie de impactos a las negociacionesdel producto en los puertos de ese país que afecta los planes de los importadores brasileños, pero también el mercado de América Latina en su conjunto. La llegada de diésel ruso a Brasil incluso tiene afectaciones en el mercado de Estados Unidos. Acompañe a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios para América Latina, y Julio Faldin, vicepresidente de desarrollos de negocias para América del Sur,...

Falando de Mercado: Gás de novos campos pode demorar demais e não criar novo mercado

Equinor, Petrobras e Repsol Sinopec recentemente anunciaram a decisão de investimento do campo BM-C-33, que pode fornecer 16mn m³/d de gás natural. Junto com outros novos projetos, a Petrobras afirma que o Brasil terá um “choque de gás”. Mas a realidade pode ser bem menos animadora para os consumidores. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry , editora de Gás Natural e Energia. Elas conversam sobre prazos, características e perspectivas para os preços dessa oferta d...

Chemical Conversations - Caustic Soda: Shifting landscape impacts long-term fundamentals

Chlor-Alkali experts George Eisenhauer , Bernard Law and Stephanie Koenig talk to Lauren Williamson , VP, Product, about the long-term fundamentals of the caustic soda market, including: Policy impact on battery demand and what that means for the North American supply chain Where European opportunities lie among continued optimisation processes and net zero targets How Northeast Asia's role will change with diminished reinvestment in export capability, and against a backdrop of Southeast Asia's ...

Chemical Conversations: MTBE Outlook

MTBE expert Roel Salazar talks to Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, about the outlook for MTBE, including: Current trends and their effect on the MTBE market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months How Argus approaches its 5-year MTBE forecast Where additional MTBE from a new Texas MTBE-ETBE unit might be absorbed and the challenges U.S. industry might face with that Other key factors industry should monitor in 2023 and beyond This podcast is delivered by Argus’ MTBE experts using data and ...

Chemical Conversations: Chlor-Alkali Outlook

Chlor-Alkali experts George Eisenhauer and Bernard Law talk to Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, about the outlook for chlor-alkali, including Current trends and their effect on the chlor-alkali market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months How Argus approaches its 5-year chlor-alkali forecast and what industry should be looking out for The top The top three factors Argus is focusing on for the remainder of the year This podcast is delivered by Argus’ butadiene experts using data and insig...

Driving Discussions: The evolving world of US refineries

On this episode, US Downstream reporter Nathan Risser sits down with Jason Metko to talk over the changes within the domestic refinery landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those changes will affect road fuel consumers during the 2023 summer driving season.

How is the SAF spot market developing and where is it heading?

Listen to Argus experts Alfonso Berrocal and Giulia Squadrin as they discuss the latest developments of the SAF spot market, the role of biofuels tickets, and recent updates on the EU-wide SAF mandate set to kick-in in less than two years.

Global LPG Conversations: Poland’s eastern dilemma

Has the Polish LPG industry reduced its dependency on Russia? How have price volatility and supply disruptions impacted demand? Should the market expect another year of logistical bottlenecks? In this episode of Global LPG conversations, David Appleton, VP LPG, and LPG reporter Waldemar Jaszczyk try to answer those questions and more as they closely examine the market's attempts to juggle supply security with a yawning east-west price gap and logistical limitations. The podcast draws on a recent...

Chemical Conversations: Polyolefins Outlook

Polyolefins expert Terry Glass talks to Amanda Richardson about the outlook for polyolefins, including: Current trends and their effect on the polyolefins market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months How Argus approaches its 5-year forecast and what industry should be looking out for Asian, and especially Chinese capacity additions and what that means for rationalization and trade flows elsewhere Other key factors industry needs to stay close to in 2023 and beyond...

Olefins Outlook Podcast

Listen as olefins expert Craig Barry talks to @manda Richardson about the outlook for olefins, including: Whether we’ve reached the bottom of the market How the market will absorb recent and upcoming capacity additions The impact of decarbonization in circularity initiatives on the market

Falando de Mercado: Mercado de Cbios reage às mudanças no Renovabio

O governo restabeleceu o período de 12 meses até dezembro de cada ano para comprovação das metasdo Renovabio, praticamente dando início à agenda de fortalecimento da Política Nacional deBiocombustíveis. Receio sobre o cenário de oferta de Cbios em 2024 e conversas de fundos parafomentar a liquidez do mercado estão no radar de produtores de biocombustíveis e distribuidoras decombustíveis. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Conrado Mazzoni, subeditor da publicação ArgusBrasil C...

Driving Discussions: Backwardation and rising demand in the US midcontinent market

On this latest episode, Argus US Midcontinent reporter, Zach Appel, and Blendstocks reporter and host Jason Metko discuss the latest events in the region; specifically lingering refinery issues, and an earlier-than-normal spring planting season.

Chemical Conversations: Butadiene Outlook

Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, talks to Angie Joe, VP, Crude C4 and Derivatives, about the Argus Butadiene Outlook: Current trends and their affect on the butadiene market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months How Argus approaches its 5-year forecast and what industry should be looking out for What Northeast Asia capacity additions means for global trade flows Other key factors industry needs to stay close to in 2023 and beyond This podcast is delivered by Argus’ butadiene experts usin...

Hablando de Mercado: America Latina: No solo exportadores, sino también importadores de crudo

Acompañe a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios para América Latina de Argus, y a Giovann Rosales, reportera del mercado de crudo de Latinoamérica para escuchar como el mercado de América Latina se ha convertido en un destino de demanda para los crudos de Ecuador y Argentina y el impacto que la demanda tiene sobre los grados Oriente, Napo y Medanito.

Falando de Mercado: Comercialização lenta do milho pode frear alta dos fretes

A produção da segunda safra de milho 2022-23 deve bater recorde, segundo projeções, o que poderia elevar a necessidade pelo serviço de transporte. Entretanto, com um ritmo de venda mais lento na comparação com anos anteriores, a alta dos fretes de grãos em Mato Grosso pode não ser tão acentuada durante o pico da demanda na colheita. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e João Petrini, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Eles conversam sobre o que esperar de...

Weight of Freight: How expensive is shipping Russian crude?

How much does it cost to move Russian crude and how do the oil price cap and “shadow fleet” influence the sanctions price tag for every barrel? Alex Younevitch, Global Head of Freight at Argus is joined by Deputy Editor for Freight, John Ollett to answer all these questions and more.

Falando de Mercado: Panorama do mercado brasileiro de fertilizantes em 2023

A importação brasileira de MAP foi recorde no primeiro trimestre do ano, totalizando 1,2 milhão de toneladas, ante 567 mil toneladas no mesmo período de 2022, mas a baixa liquidez predomina no mercado doméstico e produtores de soja esperam pela melhora da relação de troca. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Renata Cardarelli, editora assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas conversam sobre as importações de fertilizantes no primeiro trimestre e os fat...

Metal Movers: ILiA on reaching net zero with lithium

The latest Metal Movers podcast explores the crucial role of lithium in the transition to net zero. Listen now to better understand the drivers and challenges faced by this emerging industry. Anand Sheth , Founding Chairman of the International Lithium Association shares his thoughts on lithium production, refining technologies, project pipelines and the availability of scrap with Chi Hin Ling , Editor at Argus Media. Download a sample of Argus Battery Materials or request a trial for the latest...

Driving Discussions: The new normal in US Atlantic Coast distillate fuels

Senior USAC distillate reporter Craig Ross joins host and blend stocks reporter Jason Metko, to discuss the US Atlantic Coast region's imports and supply averages in the current times.