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Falando de Mercado: Usinas de açúcar e etanol aumentam aposta no biometano

As usinas de açúcar e etanol devem responder por 30% da capacidade de produção de biometano no Brasil em 2027, de acordo com um levantamento da Argus. Entenda o que está por trás dessa expansão acompanhando a conversa entre Rebecca Gompertz, especialista de biometano da publicação Argus Brazil Gas Markets, e Maria Lígia Barros, especialista de etanol da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis. Ouça aqui: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-brazil-gas-markets...

Mar 07, 20255 minEp. 955

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week in Review for 3 March

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: AFPM urges Trump to resolve Mexico & Canada Tariffs Line 1 gasoline values hit ove...

Mar 07, 20253 minEp. 954

Driving Discussions: Trump tariff turmoil reshuffles Atlantic oil products

With the uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico - when they will actually come into affect and in what form - our market experts give insights on what those tariffs would mean for the European oil market. Looking at the conditions with a view that the tariffs, once imposed, would stay in place - listen to this podcast as Benedict George (Editor, Oil Products) and George Maher-Bonnett (Senior Reporter, Oil Products) give their expert forecast on what the tariffs would m...

Mar 07, 202521 minEp. 953

Fertilizer Matters EP26: Ammonia market, March 2025

Hear Argus’ analysis of current developments in the ammonia market, covering European production and costs, shipments through the Red Sea, Russian exports and global price sentiment. Join Ruth Sharpe , Editor - Ammonia and Lizzy Lancaster , Senior Market Reporter – Ammonia as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: European production update – impact of Yara mothballing UK plant Status of ammonia shipments th...

Mar 04, 202521 minEp. 950

Developing standards for biocarbon: ISO Technical Committee 238

In this podcast, Argus senior reporter Hannah Adler talks with Chris Wiberg, Vice President of Biomass Energy Lab, about: How the term “pyrogenic biocarbon” was chosen, and why the ISO Technical Committee 238 was selected to take it on The timeline for creating biocarbon standards What we can expect from the North American standard, and why it is being created How the market can get involved in the development process Argus offers biomass prices, news, analysis, and consulting. Get more informat...

Mar 03, 202512 minEp. 949

Global LPG Conversations: US tariffs and implications for Canadian energy sector

In this episode of Argus podcasts, Argus’ Calgary-based reporters Brett Holmes and Yulia Golub discuss US tariffs that could be imposed on Canadian energy sector in March and how it might impact trade flows. For the latest Global LPG news: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/commodities/lpg...

Feb 28, 202510 minEp. 948

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week in Review for 24 February

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: Atlantic coast gasoline stocks hit multi-year high Trump North American tariffs start ...

Feb 28, 20254 minEp. 947

Chemical Conversations: Methanol Global Capacity Trends & Atlantic Basin Prices

Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes Episode 8 In this episode, Argus global methanol consultant Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss the following: Are Atlantic Basin prices starting to soften after a year of monthly increases? New capacity outlook – possible Iran additions and MTO units Will market dynamics change after Methanex acquires OCI’s methanol assets? Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....

Feb 27, 202532 minEp. 946

Chemical Conversations: Strengths and weaknesses of Europe’s ARG ethylene pipeline

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 ...

Feb 25, 202517 minEp. 945

Metal Movers: Is Japan a potential market for the European lithium producer?

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...

Feb 24, 202511 minEp. 944

Biofuels Market Pulse - Exclusive podcast episode by Argus Media

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...

Feb 24, 20259 minEp. 942

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of Review for 17 February

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...

Feb 21, 20252 minEp. 941

Driving Discussions: The Diesel Divide - Eastern vs Western European Trends

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...

Feb 21, 202520 minEp. 940

Metal Movers: Aerospace Metals outlook

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...

Feb 17, 202521 minEp. 939

Global LPG Conversations: Poland faces a post-embargo supply glut

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...

Feb 13, 202518 minEp. 938

Chemical Conversations: Global PE, PP and PVC markets evaluation, with focus on Turkish market

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

Feb 12, 202521 minEp. 937

SAF Insights: A look ahead at 2025 supply & demand in Asia-Pacific

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.

Feb 12, 202513 minEp. 936

Driving Discussions: Talkin' the Bakken

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...

Feb 11, 202514 minEp. 935

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of 3 Feb

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...

Feb 07, 20253 minEp. 934

Falando de Mercado: Portos do Arco Norte aumentam participação nas exportações de milho na década

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...

Feb 04, 202510 minEp. 933

Market Talks: Northern Arc ports boost share in corn exports this decade

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...

Feb 04, 20259 minEp. 932

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of 27 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: Retail fuel prices come down from multi-month highs LyondellBassell Houston refinery begins shut...

Jan 31, 20253 minEp. 931

Chemical Conversations: 2024 Methanol Highlights & Q1 2025 Outlook

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....

Jan 30, 202526 minEp. 930

Market Talks: Fertilizer purchases for 2025-26 soybean crop | Argus Media

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....

Jan 28, 20256 minEp. 929

Falando de Mercado: Compras de adubos para safra 2025-26 de soja

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...

Jan 28, 20256 minEp. 928

Chemical Conversations: PETCORE EUROPE - Recycled Polymers

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.

Jan 28, 202525 minEp. 927

Driving Discussions: MTBE Morsels

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....

Jan 27, 20257 minEp. 926
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