Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes Episode 4 Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, the Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss November pricing and production outages Insight into grey methanol fundamental data Introduction to the new Argus low-carbon methanol project tracker and data analytics Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more...
Nov 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 892
Join Marialuisa Rincon, Deputy Editor, Argus Scrap Markets and Carolina Pulice, Metals Reporter as they explore the fundamentals of the Brazilian and wider Latin American steel markets and the need for the new Brazilian steel price assessments.
Nov 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 891
In the wake of the elections in the US, RINS Reporter Matthew Cope and US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko play a game of "hit the brakes or hit the gas" to discuss some of the potential effects on the biofuels industry - particularly important to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and road fuels - under a second Donald Trump administration. Listen to find out if it's "hit the brakes" or "hit the gas" as we address issues including: Should we expect Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) to return...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 890
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: US retail fuel prices remain near three-year lows Refining margins to widen in 2025: EIA Phillip...
Nov 22, 2024•3 min•Ep. 889
What do the election results mean for ongoing and future biofuels policies in the US and what does this mean for fuels like renewable diesel and SAF? Listen in as Andreas Scharwz, editor or Argus Americas Biofuels, and Cole Martin, senior reporter, deep dive into major changes in US biofuels policy. Stay up to date in the biofuels market with the complimentary Argus Biofuels Newsletter Listen to more episodes in the Biofuels Report podcast series , plus check out our other series...
Nov 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 888
The rise in availability of TMX volumes in Asia, specifically in China, has affected the US Gulf coast but not in the ways that had been expected. Canadian crude prices and flows into the US have not changed all that much, but the US Gulf coast medium sour markets are certainly now feeling the pinch. Mars exports to China are at an all-time low, weighing on their prices and impacting medium sours that either price against it or compete as an alternative supply into regional refineries. Key topic...
Nov 21, 2024•10 min•Ep. 887
The increase of domestic demand for corn, boosted by the corn ethanol sector, may rise the production and exports of DDG, a rich-protein product that may benefit animal feed sector. Join Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication, and Maria Albuquerque, a member of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication, in a talk about this market expansion and forecasts for output and exports for the coming years.
Nov 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 886
O aumento da procura interna por milho, impulsionado pelo setor de etanol de milho, deve elevar a produção e a exportação de DDG, um produto rico em proteína que pode beneficiar o setor de ração animal. Junte-se a Renata Cardarelli, editora da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Maria Albuquerque, que atua na publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, em um bate-papo sobre esse mercado em expansão no Brasil, as perspectivas de produção e exportação para os próximos anos....
Nov 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 885
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: US retail fuel prices reach 3-year lows US Atlantic Coast gasoline stocks hit 19-month low Citgo...
Nov 18, 2024•3 min•Ep. 884
Welcome to our podcast series focusing on the forces affecting North America's road fuels market. In this episode Argus' US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko is joined by Midcontinent Gasoline Reporter Zach Appel for a recap on what has been quite an interesting summer for premium CBOB gasoline in the region. Listen to this podcast for valuable insights including: A run through of what Chicago premium looks like under normal circumstances The unseasonably high prices that continued into the ...
Nov 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 883
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: US retail fuel prices move lower Pemex Deer Park halts Mexico fuel exports post-accident Maratho...
Nov 08, 2024•2 min•Ep. 882
Hear Argus’ analysis of Asian fertilizer market sentiment, following our attendance at a key industry event. The podcast covers Asia fertilizer market sentiment focusing on urea, ammonia, sulphur and sulphuric acid markets. Join Deon Ngee , Senior Reporter, Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid, and Dinise Chng , Senior Reporter, Nitrogen and Ammonia as they discuss these topics and key conference takeaways in the latest episode of the Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the pod...
Nov 07, 2024•10 min•Ep. 881
This 18-minute podcast covers the 4 top takeaways from the Marine Focus Day at the Argus Biofuels Conference that was held in London on the 15th of October. Argus Alternative Marine Fuels Reporter, Hussein Al Khalisy highlights: Potential conflict between EU ETS, Fuel EU compliance and claiming Dutch HBE-Gs for Advanced Fame 0 IMO’s MEPC 82 update and implications for CII Novel feedstocks and competition with the aviation sector Where shipowners can find the most cost competitive marine biodiese...
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 880
A descarbonização do aço é um tema cada vez mais em voga no mercado. Mas restam ainda muitos desafios, desde o uso de matéria-prima até a demanda final. Para falar sobre este tema, a repórter de metais da Argus, Carolina Pulice, conversou com Rodrigo Damasceno, diretor comercial da siderúrgica Aperam, que tem se destacado nos mercados brasileiro e mundial pelos seus esforços para atingir a descarbonização de seus produtos. Confira!
Nov 06, 2024•10 min•Ep. 879
Get up to speed with the US refined oil products export market with a look at medium range (MR) tanker rates from the US Gulf coast and the west coast. Listen to US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko and Americas Freight Deputy Editor Ross Griffith as they discuss topics including: Panama Canal transit update Fourth quarter MR tanker demand outlook Shifting trade flows for west coast Americas US east coast imported gasoline demand...
Nov 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 878
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: LyondellBasell Houston refinery closure update ExxonMobil’s downstream quarterly profits down Ch...
Nov 01, 2024•3 min•Ep. 877
Demand for low-carbon aluminium has grown in recent years, and Argus has launched a new assessment for a low-carbon upcharge in Europe to track this still-nascent market. But significant challenges remain for the market to generate sustained liquidity and it may require the introduction of more regulation before it can evolve further. Ronan Murphy, Editor of Argus Non-Ferrous Markets, spoke to Argus’ Associate Editor and senior aluminium expert Jethro Wookey to explore where the low-carbon alumi...
Oct 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 876
LPG VP David Appleton is joined by the Head of LPG Asia, Esther Phua, and editor Frances Goh to discuss the latest from Asia-Pacific markets. Our team covers: - How is demand in China and India? - Is supply looking long or short? - What next for the Chinese petrochemicals sector? - Is another trade war on the horizon? and other LPG market topics.
Oct 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 875
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: WTI holds steady Motor fuel prices trend lower Valero completes SAF project in Port Arthur Feder...
Oct 25, 2024•2 min•Ep. 874
Stream this standalone Argus podcast now where we discuss how the 5 November elections in the US could affect global energy markets, LNG exports, tariff policy, environmental regulation, electric vehicles and the transition to low-carbon energy resources. Topics addressed: How would control of the White House affect upstream oil and gas production, infrastructure development, federal oil and gas leasing, the “pause” of LNG licenses, energy markets and the prospects of permitting reform? Which ta...
Oct 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 873
Os principais produtores de aço brasileiros têm relatado no último ano uma pressão significativa das importações em seus mercados. Com isso, o governo tem monitorado de perto este aumento, tomando medidas para proteger o mercado da concorrência desleal. No entanto, as importações não param de crescer. Junte-se a Camila Dias, chefe do editorial da Argus para América Latina, e Carolina Pulice, repórter de metais da Argus. Elas conversam sobre os desafios do mercado para o próximo ano.
Oct 23, 2024•8 min•Ep. 872
Oct 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 871
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, the Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss October pricing and market trends Legislation updates by the European Commission on low-carbon fuels Information on the conclusion of IMO’s MEPC 82nd session Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....
Oct 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 870
Oct 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 869
Oct 21, 2024•10 min•Ep. 868
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: Phillips 66 to shut Los Angeles refinery California mandates minimum gasoline inventories Fronti...
Oct 18, 2024•4 min•Ep. 867
Midcontinent distillate reporter Hunter Fite sits down with Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko to chat about the region's harvest season, and how inventories, refinery maintenance and prices are factoring into this year's harvest. Related products: Argus US Products - US fuel prices, news and market analysis | Argus Media Argus Spot Ticker - Live prices - Spot ticker - US diesel & gasoline | Argus Media...
Oct 16, 2024•6 min•Ep. 866
David Appleton seats with LPG editor, Amy Strahan, to discuss recent multi-year highs in the spot cargo market out of the US Gulf coast and what it means for the winter outlook.
Oct 16, 2024•15 min•Ep. 865
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 complexities with confidence. This week’s episode features: Deadly leak at Pemex Deer Park Refinery | Read more Port Tampa Bay ops escape worst of Hurricane...
Oct 11, 2024•3 min•Ep. 864
O Brasil possui uma frota de mais de 2 milhões de caminhões, além de outros veículos que utilizam diesel como combustível. Diante das atuais necessidades globais de redução de emissões de gases de efeito estufa, o uso do Arla 32 está em linha com as metas ambientais. No entanto, esse mercado enfrenta diversos problemas ligados à informalidade, permitindo que exista produção irregular de Arla 32. O editor assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, João Petrini, conversa com Edua...
Oct 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 863
