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Argus’ VP for Olefins and Derivatives Sara Rae is joined by Lead consultant for Ethylene and derivatives, Europe, Alan Williamson to present the first of a three-part Podcast series exploring the logistics of supplying ethylene to Europe and the export options from the US. In this first episode, our experts focus on the current landscape of the major West European ethylene pipelines, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the European ARG ethylene pipeline system and its potential to import ...
Join Eramet's Tokyo-based market research analyst Antoine DE VEYRAC , and Argus’ Senior reporter, Yusuke Maekawa as they talk about recent development in Eramet's lithium productions and their views on the Japanese battery industry. Key topics covered in the podcast: Eramet's latest development in lithium production Japan's lithium-ion battery industry updates Demand and Supply prospect for battery materials (li, Ni, Mn) in Japan Speakers: Antoine DE VEYRAC, Market research analyst, Eramet Yusuk...
In this episode, Senior Reporter Tom Woodlock speaks with Jess Bloomfield, the Executive Officer of the Australian Renderers Association. Tom and Jess discuss what tallow is, what it’s used for and what makes Australian tallow a good biofuels feedstock. They also discuss how the Australian tallow market trades, where Australian tallow is being exported to for biofuels production, the chances of an Australian government announcing a biofuels mandate this year and why Argus has started pricing Aus...
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 in review’s episode features: US retail fuel prices rise Chicago ULSK prices highest in four months HF Sinclair to b...
European diesel demand in general has been weak. Adding to the poor market performance, multiple incidents and shutdowns are only amplifying the deterioration of the refinery landscape. However, the weakness of diesel demand is not uniform. Listen to this podcast as our market experts - Alfonso Berrocal (VP of Middle Distillates and Sustainable Aviation Fuels), Johannes Guhlke (Senior Market Report) and Ivan Kudinov (Head of Desk, Ukrainian Oil Products) - discuss the different factors pulling d...
The aerospace industry is contending with various supply chain headwinds progressing into 2025, as manufacturers are not producing parts and aircraft at a commensurate rate to demand. Further upstream, the titanium market is grappling with this choppy recovery in demand from OEMs, while weighing its own uncertain supply situation. Ronan Murphy, Editor of Argus Non-Ferrous Markets, spoke to Argus’ titanium experts Samuel Wood and Alex Nicoll to explore the challenges for aerospace OEMs, when they...
In the lead-up to the EU ban on LPG imports from the east on 20 December a sombre mood dominated the Polish LPG industry, as it was grappling with the ramifications of losing its largest supplier. But contrary to pessimistic expectations of product shortages, the EU’s largest autogas market entered the new year long on supply and shallow on demand. In this episode of Global LPG Conversations Argus’ David Appleton, VP LPG, and LPG Deputy Editor, Waldemar Jaszczyk, discuss the key reasons behind t...
Dila Odluyurt, senior reporter, covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC speaks about: How 2025 started for PE, PP and PVC markets globally How the latest news around the globe have been affecting the polymer markets How the prices have been in the Turkish market since the new years How the market dynamics for demand and supply are before Ramadan starts
In this episode of SAF Insights, VP for biofuels business development in northeast Asia Alvin Chew and Senior biofuels reporter Deborah Sun discuss SAF demand and supply in the region in 2025, touching on the impact of upcoming mandates and capacity in Asia, as well as implications for Argus pricing.
John Argo , Vice President at Williston Basin of Continental Resources sits down with US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko on the sidelines of the 2025 Argus Crude Summit to chat about the Bakken Formation; A brief history of the Bakken Formation and how it evolved The effect of US politics in the region How the area will fare in the future...
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: • Retail fuel prices mostly steady • Refiners talk Trump tariffs • Marathon's 4Q refinery margin...
Na safra de milho inverno 2024-25, o Brasil deve produzir 94,6 milhões de t do grão e exportar 34 milhões de t, ou seja, cerca de 36pc. Os portos do Arco Norte são estratégicos, devido à proximidade de importantes regiões agrícolas, além de serem uma importante via de exportação para mercados da Europa e da África. Os portos de Itaqui e Barcarena respondem juntos por mais da metade dos embarques de milho do Arco Norte. Junte-se à editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes Renata Car...
Brazil is expected to produce 94.6mn metric tonnes (t) of corn in the 2024-25 second crop and export 34mn t, or around 36pc of the production. Northern Arc ports are strategic because of their proximity to important agricultural hubs and are important export route to markets in Europe and Africa. Itaqui and Barcarena ports account for more than half of Northern Arc's corn shipments. Join Argus global agriculture editor Jade Delafraye and reporter Nathalia Giannetti as they discuss corn port diff...
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: Retail fuel prices come down from multi-month highs LyondellBassell Houston refinery begins shut...
In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss the following: Themes and surprises of the methanol market in 2024 What to expect in 2025 for global supply and demand How will fundamentals influence methanol prices in the first quarter Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....
Main market participants in the fertilizer sector gather at Fertilizer Latino Americano, the major event of the sector. Understand the dynamics of the Brazilian market amid the postponement of nitrogen purchases for the 2024-25 second corn crop and the intensification of SSP and NPS deals for the 2025-26 soybean season. Join Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer editor Renata Cardarelli and senior reporter Gisele Augusto as they discuss the context of the Brazilian fertilizer market....
Os principais participantes do mercado de fertilizantes se reúnem no maior evento do setor, Fertilizer Latino Americano. Entenda as dinâmicas do mercado brasileiro, em meio à postergação das compras de nitrogenados para a safra de milho inverno 2024-25 e à intensificação dos negócios de SSP e NPS para a safra de soja 2025-26. Junte-se à editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes Renata Cardarelli e à repórter sênior Gisele Augusto , que conversam sobre o cenário do mercado brasileir...
This episode delves into the challenging landscape of the European recycled PET market, highlighting legislative misalignments between SUPD and PPWR and the absence of penalties for non-compliance. Antonello Chiotti discusses Europe's significant cost disadvantage in collection compared to other regions, leading to reliance on imports and hindering local recycling efforts. The discussion also covers the high investment and debate around Deposit Return Schemes, the widening price gap between virgin and recycled PET, and the critical need for EU clarity and support for chemical recycling and non-bottle applications.
It's been a little more than half a year since Mexico swore in their new president. In this edition of Driving Discussions, senior methanol and MTBE reporter Steven McGinn talks with US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko about the events that have transpired since, and what can be expected in 2025 with a new American administration....
The latest metal movers episode focuses on the impact of President Donald Trump’s second term on the battery metals and EV sectors. What will his policies mean for critical minerals and the future of electric vehicles? Join Thomas Kavanagh, Editor, Argus Battery Materials and Chris Welch, Reporter, Argus Battery Materials as they address this questions and more. Key topics covered in the podcast: Trump’s first executive orders The impact of removing the EV mandate Battery metals in the second Tr...
Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of 20 Jan 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: Trump urge...
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus senior analyst Cassidy Staggers talks with Greg Dolan , CEO of the Methanol Institute about: Global sustainability and decarbonization efforts and how methanol can play a pivotal role. What we can expect with pending IMO regulations and other policy measures. Whether Methanol will be eligible for IRA incentives and what is to come from the new Trump Administration. Ar...
In this part two, our market experts - Benedict George (Deputy Editor - European Products) and George Maher-Bonnett (Market Reporter – European Products) - discuss what the landscape for diesel import supply in Europe is likely to look like: A rundown of the impact Russian sanctions have had on shifting diesel trade flows across the globe With the inflow of excess US diesel, following US' lose of it's Brazilian export market to Russia, how much pressure will that put on European diesel prices? T...
In this third and final part, our market experts - Benedict George (Deputy Editor - European Products) and George Maher-Bonnett (Market Reporter – European Products) - round up the discussion and give their thoughts on domestic European diesel production: Impact on the market of the permanent closure of some European refinery units expected this year- which collectively account for 400,000 barrels p/day of crude distillation production Challenges refineries are facing in Europe with disproportio...
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: Colonial scheduled to resume Line 1 operations USDA grants $60mn for biofuels US Supreme Court r...
A perspectiva sobre a modalidade de recolhimento de tributos do gás natural e do biometano está mobilizando participantes do mercado, em meio à pauta da reforma tributária. Junte-se a Rebecca Gompertz , repórter da publicação Argus Brazil Gas Markets, Sylvie D`Apotte, diretora executiva de gás natural do Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás (IBP), e Rodrigo Novo, coordenador do grupo de trabalho de Tax Gas do IBP, para saber mais sobre a monofasia no setor de gás e biometano....
