Lars Rosenløv , Chief Executive Officer of chemical recycling firm Quantafuel, talks to Will Collins , Global Editor for Argus Recycled Polymers, about: The challenges of commissioning a commercial scale pyrolysis plant How the current energy/economic situation might affect the industry How long it could take chemical recycling to reach a level at which supply matches demand for pyrolysis oil What legislators can do to support the growth of the industry...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 546
Join Argus Spot Ticker reporter, Jason Metko, and Senior VP, Global Head of Oil Products, Stephen Jones, as they discuss the current status of the global oil markets, the upcoming EU sanctions for crude and refined products, and how they will affect American consumers and drivers. Check out the Driving Discussions podcast series Learn more about Argus’ comprehensive coverage of the US Products market...
Nov 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 545
Argus had a team of editors and reports on the ground in Sharm El Sheikh for Cop 27 – this podcast draws on this coverage and provide a review of the key developments and outcomes from the conference. Join Michael Ball , Editor of Argus Air Daily (our service focusing on North American emissions and environmental markets) and Georgia Gratton , Senior Reporter covering energy transition, for our concise and insightful podcast....
Nov 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 544
Metal Movers: Metal Movers: Lithium supply in EU with Tees Valley Lithium Listen to our latest podcast to learn about the new 96,000t lithium hydroxide project from Tees Valley Lithium with Thomas Kavanagh, Associate Editor, Argus and John Walker, CEO, Tees Valley Lithium. This episode also touches on the LFP vs NCM debate, the logistical challenges of establishing a European lithium supply chain and the battery material demand oulook for 2030.
Nov 28, 2022•17 min•Ep. 543
What is the power-to-liquid SAF production pathway, when can we expect production, and how does it compare with the most popular SAF pathway, HEFA? Check out the latest episode of SAF Insights with Argus European SAF reporter Bea O’Kelly, and Sasol EcoFT senior vice president D Helge Sachs. Listen to the other episodes in the SAF Insights podcast series Learn more about Argus’ comprehensive SAF market coverage...
Nov 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 542
This podcast takes a deep dive into the minor bulk trade in the Americas, and touches on the shifting global grain trade including Asia-Pacific’s increasing focus on South American grains over US Gulf coast and west coast North American suppliers. Shipbroking firm Pacific Rim ’s Kelle Horn speaks with Argus dry bulk freight reporter Ross Griffith about everything you ever wanted to know about the minor bulk trade in 2022, but were too afraid to ask. Learn more about the Argus Freight Service...
Nov 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 541
This latest Weight of Freight podcast episode focuses on the 2023 orderbook, the return of the European refineries, Polish demand and what these could all mean for freight rates. Listen in as Gibson’s LPG Shipbroker Charlie Jones joins Argus’ Senior Gas Freight Reporter Jamie Aldridge to discuss the winter outlook for LPG coaster market and what lies ahead in 2023. Learn more about the Argus Freight Service...
Nov 23, 2022•9 min•Ep. 540
In this new episode, Alfonso Berrocal, European business development manager, interviews Benedict George, Senior European Market Reporter, and John Ollett, Deputy Editor for Freight on the impact of the Russian Diesel phase out in Europe, and the waves it is bringing to the global shipping market. Links for blog post: Check out the Driving Discussions podcast series
Nov 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 539
James Elliott , talks to polyolefins experts Alex Sands and Sam Hashmi about European polyolefins contract pricing, including insights on: October contract price settlements and early indicators for November Why we had to wait several days for the November ethylene and propylene settlements and what this means for PE and PP What the latest electricity prices mean for polyolefins costs and margins The Argus contract price methodology and why it doesn’t include energy surcharges...
Nov 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 538
Las elecciones intermedias en Estados Unidos podrían no ser tan sonadas como las presidenciales, pero éstas tienen una implicación especial para el mercado energético mexicano. Únase a Josh Vence, el gerente de desarrollo de negocios en Argus para América Latina, y Sergio Meana, corresponsal senior en México para Argus Media, y entérese del nuevo clima político y financiero para el amplio mercado de combustibles en México. Enlaces adicionales: Argus Mexico Fuel Markets Argus US Products...
Nov 17, 2022•13 min•Ep. 537
In this episode, Michelle Gantert, Argus Analytics and consulting manager, and David Appleton, Argus’ vice-president LPG, discuss the annual report published on behalf of the World LPG Association. The report features supply, demand and trade statistics in 2021 for over 120 countries. Key findings in the report highlight LPG’s role as an essential fuel, making it one of the most resilient fuels in the industry.
Nov 17, 2022•15 min•Ep. 536
Argus explores the essential role of copper in the global energy transition with LSEG. Tune in as Mark Seddon , Senior Manager - Metals, quizzes LSEG experts Karen Norton , Lead Base Metals Analyst, and Bruce Alway , Director – Metals Research, on the forecast for copper demand and the impact of EVs, renewables and other transition industries....
Nov 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 535
Timo Bollerhey , Managing Director at Hint.Co GmbH / H2Global joins Tim Hard , SVP Energy Transition at Argus, to discuss development taking place at COP27 and the funding surge at H2Global. They offer a platform which breaks long-term offtakes into shorter tenors, bridging the gap between bids and offers. Listen to Timo Bollerhey as he shares the progress made to put in crucial financial infrastructure to help develop hydrogen sector’s supply chain. Get complimentary access to Argus Hydrogen an...
Nov 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 534
O Brasil pode se tornar um grande exportador de hidrogênio verde nos próximos anos, com os menores custos de produção do mundo. Rebecca Gompertz, repórter da publicação Argus Brazil Gas & Power, conversa com Armando Juliani, diretor executivo de Serviços e Soluções na Siemens Energy Brasil, sobre o potencial do país nesse novo mercado que está se desenvolvendo. Quer ficar por dentro de tudo que acontece no mercado de hidrogênio? Acesse: https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/net-zero/hydrogen...
Nov 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 533
Brazil is finally moving closer to start shipping corn to China seven years after an export protocol signed between the two parties. This comes at a time of tightening import supply for China, with high corn prices in the US and increasingly uncertain flows from Ukraine. How can Brazilian imports reshape China’s corn market? Is China set to see strong receipts anytime soon or are there still many bureaucratic, technical hurdles left? In this Agriculture Insights podcast Argus’ AgriMarkets Editor...
Nov 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 532
Matt Drinkwater Manager Gas and Power Analysis at Argus speaks to Natasha Fielding Editor, Gas and Justin Colley Editor Electricity at Argus on policy interventions EU lawmakers are considering and the volatility in the gas and power markets. Extremely high gas and power prices since the spring have prompted EU lawmakers to generate some radical ideas for policy intervention, in an effort to shield citizens from eye-watering utility bills. These proposals will be refined in the coming months, ju...
Nov 14, 2022•20 min•Ep. 531
Químicos de pinus, ou pine chemicals, são produtos químicos derivados das árvores de pinus ou pinheiros. O Brasil desempenha um papel relevante neste mercado mundial. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Leonardo Siqueira, editor de pine chemicals da Argus, conversam sobre o tamanho, a relevância e as perspectivas para este mercado. Quer ficar por dentro de tudo que acontece no mercado de químicos? Acesse: https://view.argusmedia.com/argus-pine-chemicals.html...
Nov 10, 2022•8 min•Ep. 530
This episode highlights the real-world impact of diversity in mining through the lens of Women in Mining UK. Host Ellie Saklatvala , Editor, is joined by Dr Stacy Hope , Managing Director of Women in Mining UK, and Chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Fair Cobalt Alliance. Listen in to understand how mining industry leaders are tackling gender inequality and broader ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in mining, including how to measure success....
Nov 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 529
Latin America is one of the regions most impacted by climate change, with extreme weather events becoming increasingly frequent – but despite climate change and unstable policies and economies across several countries in the region, Latin America has shown its commitment to the energy transition by making great strides in recent years. Join Josh Vence, Business Development Manager, and Jacqueline Echevarría, Editor of Argus Latin America Energy, as they discuss the region’s progress and climate ...
Nov 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 528
On this latest podcast, Argus spot ticker, Jason Metko and base oil reporter, John Dietrich, will focus on the the current global surplus overhang, how US refiners are reacting and what's coming in 2023. Check out the Driving Discussions podcast series
Nov 01, 2022•11 min•Ep. 527
What are the key drivers for short term LPG prices and how will these impact costs as we head into winter? In this episode of Global LPG Conversations, Argus’ LPG VP David Appleton and consultant Kristen Mueller provide an outlook for the LPG market. They examine how, whilst turmoil and high prices dominate the discussion of the wider energy market, LPG-specific factors are keeping propane and butane prices relatively low and stable. Hear their discussion of crude and gas markets, naphtha, China...
Oct 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 526
A maior oferta de gasolina na Europa e a consequente redução nos preços para exportação ampliaram a participação do produto no fluxo de importação do Brasil, com perspectiva de ultrapassar o Golfo Americano no mês de outubro. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gabrielle Moreira, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, conversam sobre a nova dinâmica nas atividades de importação e sobre o aumento de aquisições de cargas completas do combustível europeu para o país. Quer ficar p...
Oct 26, 2022•6 min•Ep. 525
Hear from FlyORO’s chief executive officer, Jonathan Yeo, and Argus Biofuels associate editor Giulia Squadrin as they discuss logistics, last-mile blending and supply chain constraints in the SAF market. Listen to the other episodes in the SAF Insights podcast series Learn more about Argus’ comprehensive SAF market coverage
Oct 26, 2022•15 min•Ep. 524
How have issues with rail and waterborne supply hit the markets recently? Hear from Argus' Jason Metko and Thomas Dwyer as they discuss how these have impacted prices, as well as the latest developments for RINS and RVO.
Oct 24, 2022•7 min•Ep. 523
A medida que se estabilizó la producción de crudo en Ecuador y la compañía estatal PetroEcuador renegoció sus contratos de suministro de petróleo, más volúmenes de crudos Napo y Oriente fueron al mercado de exportación y elevaron su valor tras el conflicto de Rusia con Ucrania. Sin embargo, las tarifas de flete, que están históricamente altas, presionan ahora los precios de ambos crudos y Ecuador puede caer por debajo de su meta de producción crudo para 2022. Acompañe a Josh Vence, gerente de de...
Oct 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 522
Higher international prices have motivated Brazilian farmers to expand cotton acreage in the 2022-23 season, which could lead the country to a record in cotton lint production. But higher input costs have decreased fertilizer usage for cotton crops. Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Alessandra Mello, Deputy Editor for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication. They talk about the growth of Brazil's cotton production and its forecast for 2022-23 season. Stay connected w...
Oct 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 521
Os altos preços internacionais motivaram os agricultores brasileiros a expandir a área plantada com algodão na temporada 2022-23, o que poderá levar o país a um novo recorde na produção da pluma. Mas os custos de produção mais altos provocaram uma redução no uso de fertilizantes na cultura. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Alessandra Mello, editora assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas conversam sobre o crescimento do setor do algodão no país e a...
Oct 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 520
In this episode of Global LPG Conversations, Peter Wilton, editor of Argus International LPG, and David Appleton, Argus’ vice-president of LPG discuss how changing trade flows in eastern Europe have led to the need for new price assessments.
Oct 19, 2022•10 min•Ep. 519
Will Collins , Global Editor, Recycled Polymers, talks to Liz Nieboer , Head of Sustainability, Suntory Food and Beverage GB&I , about its aim to have 100% sustainable packaging by 2030 and the challenges involved in transitioning towards sustainable and recycled packaging: Suntory Food & Beverage GB&I’s progress towards its recycled content and sustainability targets for plastic packaging, and the challenges that it faces in the current environment How consumers react to more sustai...
Oct 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 518
Os altos preços de gás natural no mundo, em decorrência, principalmente, do conflito entre Rússia e Ucrânia, preocupam os consumidores no Brasil. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry, editora de Gás Natural e Energia, conversam sobre os fatores que vão influenciar a oferta e a demanda de gás natural no Brasil em 2023, além do impacto sobre preços e negociações. Quer ficar por dentro de tudo que acontece no mercado de gás natural? Acesse: https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/natural...
Oct 14, 2022•12 min•Ep. 517
