Hear Argus’ analysis of potash market developments, focusing on Belarussian exports and their recovery in 2023. Join Julia Campbell, Editor of Argus Potash and David Maher, Editor of Argus NPKs as they discuss this topic in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Recap on sanctions imposed on Belarus and the impact of Lithuania's ban on transport of Belarussian products to the port of Klaipeda BPC's potash exports recovery this year thro...
Dec 01, 2023•8 min•Ep. 727
A defesa do uso do etanol como combustível marítimo ganha cada vez mais adeptos no setor energético brasileiro, em um momento em que armadores buscam opções viáveis para descarbonizar a navegação. Embora o uso do etanol como alternativa ao óleo combustível marítimo tenha ocorrido apenas em fase de teste, o governo estuda, em parceria com empresas navais e companhias sucroalcooleiras, um caminho para alavancar a adoção do biocombustível. Junte-se a Vinícius Damazio, repórter da publicação Argus B...
Nov 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 726
Join Maria Mosquera, Editor of Argus Sulphur and Lili Minton, Editor of Argus Sulphuric Acid as they discuss these topics and more in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series.
Nov 28, 2023•8 min•Ep. 725
Chlor-alkali experts Stephanie Koenig, Bernard Law and George Eisenhauer talk to Lauren Williamson about the outlook for chlorine in Europe, Asia and the Americas, including: Europe: Any signs of a recovery? What are the opportunities and challenges for chlorine over the next 5-10 years? Asia: How is chlorine and its derivatives going to perform? Will this differ across Asia? Americas: How is idled chlorine capacity on the U.S. Gulf Coast affecting the market? Which chlorine derivatives are hold...
Nov 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 724
Uma grave estiagem vem atingindo a região Norte do país, afetando o nível dos rios, sobretudo dos estados do Amazonas e do Pará. Isso provoca limitações na navegação em hidrovias, que são utilizadas para o transporte de grãos e fertilizantes no Arco Norte. Além disso, os fluxos de carga precisam ser deslocados para outros portos e pontos de transbordo, aumentando a demanda em outras regiões do Brasil. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e João Petrini, repórter sênior da public...
Nov 21, 2023•7 min•Ep. 723
Senior Editor of US Products, David Ruisard, joins host and blendstocks reporter, Jason Metko, in this new podcast. They provide updates on refinery turnaround season, the current situation in the midcontinent, and events transpiring in a unique part of the world.
Nov 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 722
The Mexican steel industry stands as the second largest in Latin America and continues to grow. As a result, Argus launched new Monterrey and Saltillo ferrous scrap prices – a strategic move aimed at providing steelmakers and recyclers with alternative indexation opportunities for scrap transactions. Join Latin America Business Development Manager, Sergio Meana, and US metals deputy editor, Marialuisa Rincon, in this podcast unraveling the complexities of the Mexican market and the strategic fun...
Nov 20, 2023•6 min•Ep. 721
La industria siderúrgica mexicana se ubica como la segunda más grande en América Latina y continúa creciendo. Los nuevos precios de la chatarra ferrosa de Monterrey/Saltillo de Argus están ya disponibles para ofrecer oportunidades alternativas de indexación a los fabricantes de acero y recicladores cuando buscan comprar o vender chatarra. Escuche a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de América Latina, y a Marialuisa Rincón, subeditora de metales de Estados Unidos, conversar sobre el...
Nov 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 720
Listen to Argus expert John Cooper and Bioenergy Europe's Irene di Padua as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive for the biomass market. Argus reports prices and industry news on biofuels, feedstock and biomass markets including wood chips and pellets. Find out more: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/bioenergy...
Nov 16, 2023•10 min•Ep. 719
O sistema de captura e armazenamento de carbono pela rota da bioenergia (BECCS, na sigla em inglês) é considerado um elemento importante para a meta global de zerar as emissões de CO2 até 2050. Ainda inédita no Brasil, a técnica a partir da biomassa vem conquistando o interesse de grandes empresas de etanol que visam ter uma produção de biocombustível carbono negativa. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Laura Guedes , integrante do time da publicação Argus Brasil Combustívei...
Nov 14, 2023•7 min•Ep. 718
La industria de aviación en México ha visto cambios importantes durante la actual administración que incluyen cambios en la administración y construcción de nuevos aeropuertos la recuperación de la categoría 1 y hasta una nueva aerolínea estatal. En medio de estos cambios, el Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA), obra insignia del gobierno del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ha visto una creciente demanda de turbosina como resultado de la transferencia de aerolíneas de carga de...
Nov 14, 2023•18 min•Ep. 717
Rob Anstey, CEO and Founder of GDI shares his thoughts on the future of EVs, spotlighting the importance of fast-charging, graphite availability to the West, next-gen cell chemistry and how to remain competitive against China's vertically integrated supply chains. --- Download a sample of Argus Battery Materials or request a trial for the latest battery materials price data, including over 130 battery material price assessments, daily market news, historical data, short and long-term price forec...
Nov 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 716
Hear Argus’ analysis of fertilizer market developments in the US and Brazil, direct from our teams based in the Argus Houston and Sao Paulo offices. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor, Jasmine Davis, Editor - Argus North American Fertilizer and Flavia Bohone, Editor – Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer as they provide expert domestic insight on both these markets, as well as analysis of their influence on international markets. This fifth episode of the Fertilizer Matters podcast series also includes...
Nov 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 715
On this episode, Biofuels and Feedstocks Market Specialist, Jackie Reigle , and Argus' VP Business Development, Louise Burke , discuss the latest market trends affecting Argus' newly launched California renewable diesel spot indexes. They discuss what the indexes are, their advantages, and how they can be used in the context of ever-changing market fundamentals....
Nov 10, 2023•10 min•Ep. 714
A Margem Equatorial, faixa da costa da América Latina que engloba seis países, entre eles o Brasil, tem sido palco de grandes descobertas e investimentos, com potencial para moldar o futuro da energia no país. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Betina Moura , editora de Gás Natural e Energia Elétrica. Elas conversam sobre as expectativas do Brasil para essa área na corrida pela segurança energética em meio às questões ambientais....
Nov 08, 2023•7 min•Ep. 713
Biofuels expert Giulia Squadrin talks to pine chemicals expert Leonardo Siqueira about the crude tall oil (CTO) and biofuels markets, including: Market fundamentals for biofuels and the impact on demand for HVO feedstocks CTO demand in the year ahead Legislation impacts on CTO usage into biofuels
Nov 07, 2023•13 min•Ep. 712
Listen in as Argus experts provide a deep dive into the asphalt markets in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. They will provide a current state of the market and a view into the long-term outlook. Learn more about the Argus Asphalt Annual: Your annual forecast update on the latest developments in the asphalt market, including production, trade flow and consumption data. Listen to the other two episodes in our asphalt series, Asphalt Story: Americas Market and Asphalt Story: European and African M...
Nov 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 711
Join Sian Morris , Senior Reporter, as she quizzes Gustavo Macedo on the importance of niobium in the energy transition as well as WA1 Resources’ project in Western Australia. The podcast covers challenges and opportunities for the industry, the applications of niobium in steel, batteries and MRI machines, and the classification of niobium as a critical mineral. Download a sample of Argus Non-Ferrous or request a trial for the latest niobium and critical mineral prices, including indexation-stan...
Nov 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 710
In this new episode, Benedict George , deputy editor, joins Alfonso Berrocal , business development manager, to discuss the diesel spec changes from summer to winter and how they might affect diesel producers. Additionally, the talk about trade flows, demand, and supply in Europe.
Nov 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 709
Falando de Mercado: O desafio logístico para exportar sebo bovino O mercado de sebo bovino para exportação está crescendo de forma acelerada no Brasil, impulsionado principalmente pela demanda dos Estados Unidos. De janeiro a setembro de 2023, os embarques totalizaram 125.000 toneladas, o que representa um salto de 54pc em relação ao volume exportado em todo o ano passado. Os principais produtores de biocombustíveis avançados no exterior querem fechar contratos de longo prazo com parceiros no Br...
Nov 03, 2023•11 min•Ep. 708
Every week, we can find a SAF supply or an offtake agreement between an airline and a producer or supplier in the news. This collaboration between airlines and producers is needed to invest in the production and decarbonization of the air transport industry. However, other factors like feedstock availability, logistics, regulation, or incentivisation play an important role in how fast decarbonization occurs. To discuss these topics, we have Repsol, a global multi-energy provider working to drive...
Oct 31, 2023•13 min•Ep. 707
Hear Argus’ intriguing review of the history of the fertilizer industry, from early civilization through to the late 1800s. Learn more about the pivotal developments in this period as Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Maria Mosquera, Editor of Argus Sulphur walk you through a pivotal period in the story of fertilizers in the fourth episode of the Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Complimentary download – access small supporting slide pack Get supporting slides covering Chinchas Island’s guano 1840-1...
Oct 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 706
As vendas de etanol estão disparando, enquanto o consumo de gasolina recua, em uma dinâmica que marca uma mudança no mercado de combustíveis automotivos, na esteira dos reajustes de preços aplicados pela Petrobras em suas refinarias. A produção de gasolina cresce, com o excedente sendo exportado, além de suprir o mercado interno. O editor da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, Amance Boutin , e o chefe adjunto de redação da Argus no Brasil, Conrado Mazzoni , conversam sobre os combustíveis aut...
Oct 26, 2023•9 min•Ep. 705
This episode explores the drivers behind the ongoing volatility in VLGC freight, where recent moves in rates could be mistaken for an echocardiogram. How will Panama canal delays and LPG fleet growth shape the costs of shipping LPG in the winter season and beyond? Featuring Argus’ Freight Reporter Yohanna Pinheiro and Global Head of Freight, Alex Younevitch
Oct 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 704
In this latest episode, Argus ' RINS/biofuels reporter, Matthew Cope, joins Argus ’ blendstocks reporter, Jason Metko, to discuss the D4 and D6 markets moving conversely to D3.
Oct 19, 2023•9 min•Ep. 703
O ciclo da safra 2022-23 no Brasil registrou produção recorde de soja e milho, o que poderia estimular valores de frete também elevados, em função de uma maior demanda pelo serviço de transporte. Entretanto, com os baixos preços das commodities, a comercialização da safra foi lenta, levando a um escoamento mais vagaroso. O repórter sênior da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, João Petrini, e o chefe adjunto de redação da Argus no Brasil, Conrado Mazzoni , conversam sobre este cenário...
Oct 19, 2023•8 min•Ep. 702
A tale of two markets, U.S. is seeing low demand and an oversupply of asphalt; while Latin America, especially Argentina, is seeing increased imports and increased demand of asphalt. Join Argus experts as they breakdown the market drivers for asphalt and what the outlook for prices are the rest of this year and beyond.
Oct 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 701
Os custos logísticos representam uma parcela considerável na conta das distribuidoras de combustíveis, que dependem muito do modal rodoviário para movimentar seus produtos em todo o Brasil. Com o encarecimento do diesel B na bomba e grandes variações regionais de preços e de disponibilidade de produto, distribuidoras e transportadores enfrentam desafios constantes para mobilizar suas frotas de maneira eficiente. O mês de agosto foi particularmente agitado, com um aumento do custo do combustível ...
Oct 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 700
Hear Argus’ analysis of phosphates and potash market developments, with a spotlight on Indian subsidies and their impact on both markets. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor, Julia Campbell , Editor - Argus Potash and Tom Hampson , Reporter – Phosphates as they discuss these topics and more in the third episode of the Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Indian subsidies - how they work and why they’re important Indian DAP and MOP subsidy update, possible impact on de...
Oct 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 699
On this episode, US downstream Reporter, Nathan Risser, and Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, dive into recent US refinery news; from maintenance to quarterly earnings, and give a preview on how 2023 might end within the industry.
Oct 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 698
