Craig Barry , Lead Ethylene and Derivatives Consultant and Amanda Richardson , Global Olefins Analytics Manager for Argus Media will discuss the current trends of US ethylene and ethylene based derivative exports Unlike ethylene which requires special ships and storage, ethylene derivatives can be shipped to many destinations throughout the world at a significantly lower cost. In 2023, the US exported ethylene derivatives to over 100 countries, compared to only a handful of countries importing e...
Apr 11, 2025•9 min•Ep. 984
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from 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: EIA lowers summer gasoline price forecast Phillips 66 calls for resistance to activist...
Apr 11, 2025•3 min•Ep. 983
Apr 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 982
Join us as our asphalt/bitumen market experts - Keyvan Hedvat (Europe & Africa Editor), Oliver Thompson (Analyst - Consulting) and Irina Vinogradova (Senior Manager - Consulting) - give a valuable overview of the European and African bitumen markets, including: View of recent key market developments, including the start of the season, sanctions, maintenance, etc Impact the termination of waivers on Venezuelan crude will have on bitumen producing refineries Mid-term forecast with expected dev...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min•Ep. 981
In this episode of Global LPG Conversations Argus’ David Appleton talks to Ewa Abramiuk – Lété, General Manager of Liquid Gas Europe about a landmark report the association has published on the potential growth and availability of renewable LPG and rDME in Europe as well as the upcoming European Congress in Katowice, Poland.
Apr 07, 2025•15 min•Ep. 980
A demanda global por lubrificantes para veículos e maquinário está prestes a aumentar com a temporada de férias de verão no Hemisfério Norte, ao mesmo tempo em que a oferta se retraiu com a manutenção de refinarias no exterior e um incêndio no Brasil. Entenda o que move esse mercado acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil, e Julio Viana, especialista em óleos básicos da Argus para a América Latina e integrante da equipe responsável pelo relatóri...
Apr 07, 2025•12 min•Ep. 979
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, methanol experts Dave McCaskill and Cassidy Staggers discuss: Methanol market insights gathered at AFPM Forecasted demand for Q2 and the rest of 2025 Contract versus spot prices, regionally and globally Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....
Apr 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 978
O setor aéreo global aposta no combustível sustentável de aviação (SAF) para reduzir suas emissões de carbono. No Brasil, programas governamentais incentivam a produção a partir de fontes renováveis, como o óleo de macaúba. Saiba mais sobre o tema nessa conversa entre João Curi , integrante da equipe responsável pelo relatório Argus Motor Fuels Brazil, e Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil....
Mar 31, 2025•8 min•Ep. 977
Argus' Santosh Navada discussed with Joonlei Lee, Argus' petrochemicals reporter specializing in benzene and styrene, the elements that shaped benzene demand in 2024 and the primary factors that might affect benzene-naphtha spreads in the upcoming months. They discuss: Benzene’s outperformance in 2024 Impact of China's stimulus package on benzene Reinstatement of voluntary cuts by OPEC+ in March 2025 Benzene & styrene arbitrage economics Further details and additional insights are available ...
Mar 31, 2025•13 min•Ep. 976
In this podcast episode, Argus Senior Reporter Hannah Adler talks with Gordon Murray, Executive Director at the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, about: A wrap up of Canadian pellet production in 2024. Recent changes in policies and their implications for Canadian feedstock supply. Challenges faced by suppliers and producers in the region. New developments within the Canadian biomass industry.
Mar 31, 2025•25 min•Ep. 975
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from 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: Vitol submits bid to buy Citgo Trump extends Chevron Venezuelan import permissions US ...
Mar 28, 2025•3 min•Ep. 974
The Indian government has announced new safeguards for its steel industry, raising significant interest and speculation. While the measures are still being finalized, they might bring substantial changes to the market. Elif Eyuboglu, market reporter at Argus, spoke to Amruta Khandekar, steel reporter at Argus Media Mumbai, about what these new safeguards entail and their potential impact on the Indian steel market. Key topics covered in the podcast: What are the new measures, and when will they ...
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 973
Recorded live from AFPM in San Antonio, welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers sits down with Kasper Baekkegaard Christiansen of Dan-Bunkering to discuss: Priorities of the shipping and infrastructure sector How different policies and regions are responding to the need to decarbonize What role does methanol play in low-carbon fuels? Argus offers methanol prices, news, analys...
Mar 27, 2025•30 min•Ep. 972
In this episode, Argus speaks with Jonathan Haskell, Professor of Economics at Imperial College London and a former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, about how US tariff policy and reciprocal actions by its trading partners will affect the global economy in 2025, and what that may mean for commodity prices.
Mar 25, 2025•19 min•Ep. 971
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: Canadian crude imports to US hit two-year lows Phillips 66 seeks Lake Charles refinery...
Mar 21, 2025•3 min•Ep. 970
In this episode, Argus speaks with Mickaël Daudin from the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) about the challenges and risks associated with 3T conflict mineral supply chains in conflict affected and high-risk areas including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. Mickaël explains how conflict in eastern DRC is affecting ITSCI’s due diligence work, and ITSCI’s response to the UN Group of Experts report on mineral fraud and the conflict in DRC. Covered this episode: Wha...
Mar 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 969
A new logistics route connecting Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile should reduce the average time it takes to transport products from the region to Asian ports. Learn more about the project’s plans and challenges by listening to the conversation between Bruno Castro , a reporter for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers publication, and Camila Fontana , the deputy bureau chief in Brazil....
Mar 18, 2025•6 min•Ep. 968
Uma nova rota logística que conectará Brasil, Paraguai, Argentina e Chile deve reduzir o tempo médio de transporte de produtos da região para portos asiáticos. Entenda os planos e desafios do projeto ouvindo a conversa entre Bruno Castro , repórter da publicação Argus Brasl Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil....
Mar 18, 2025•6 min•Ep. 967
In this edition, LPG Editor Peter Wilton and Deputy Editor Waldemar Jaszczyk discuss the recent sharp declines in the ARA barge and coaster butane markets. With a lack of gasoline blending buyers driving this trend, they are joined by Atishya Nayak, Argus editorial’s gasoline expert, for her insights into this market.
Mar 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 966
Listen to Argus experts discuss two new emerging marine markets and how they can be priced. Hussein Al Khalisy, Associate Editor, speaks about the developing FuelEU Maritime compliance market, how Argus is pricing it, and how it can be traded. Natasha Fielding, Managing Editor, discusses the advantages of LNG and bio LNG for compliance purposes, including how Argus is pricing the bio-LNG market in NW Europe.
Mar 18, 2025•18 min•Ep. 965
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: • Premium for new southern US micro gasoline spec widens • Trump sets goal to refill U...
Mar 17, 2025•3 min•Ep. 964
In this episode, Argus senior reporter Hannah Adler talks with Giulio Bajona, senior reporter for Power at Argus about: What REGOs are and what role they have in the biomass industry Which different types of biomass are included in REGOs Typical trading practices for biomass REGOs, in comparison to their activities in 2025.
Mar 17, 2025•8 min•Ep. 963
The US is set to implement 25pc import tariffs on steel on 12 March. The market saw this movie once before in 2018 when President Donald Trump enforced Section 232 tariffs on steel. Will the sequel be a replay or should we expect plot twists? Join editorial manager Blake Hurtik, metals vice president Michael Fitzgerald and associate editor Brad MacAulay as they discuss the impacts of tariffs on the US steel and ferrous scrap markets. Key topics covered: o Look back at impact of Section 232 impor...
Mar 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 962
The European Commission has announced the highly-anticipated outcome of its steel import safeguards review. Although the amendments are less stringent than market participants had anticipated, there are still a number of major changes. Elif Eyuboglu , market reporter at Argus spoke to Lora Stoyanova , editor for Argus Global Steel about what the changes are and what impact they will have on the European steel market. Key topics covered in this podcast: What are the main changes to the EU steel s...
Mar 13, 2025•7 min•Ep. 961
O presidente Donald Trump anunciou no início de fevereiro uma tarifa de 25pc sobre o aço importado pelos EUA. Qual é o impacto dessa decisão sobre o setor siderúrgico no Brasil? Saiba mais ouvindo a conversa entre Isabel Filgueiras, repórter da publicação Argus Metals Markets, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil.
Mar 13, 2025•10 min•Ep. 960
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of proposed amendments to the European Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and what they mean for the fertilizer industry in Europe and abroad. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor - Fertilizers and Lizzy Lancaster , Senior Market Reporter – Ammonia as they discuss this vital subject in the latest episode of the Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Assessing changes to the minimum threshold from which CBAM applies Del...
Mar 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 959
Hear Argus’ analysis of current developments in the ammonium thiosulphate market (a nitrogen fertilizer), covering competition in this market, demand over the last five years, spring expectations and the importance of Argus’ new ammonium thiosulfate price assessment. Join London Nitrogen reporter Upasruti Biwas and North American Fertilizer reporter Meghan Yoyotte , as they discuss these topics the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Und...
Mar 12, 2025•6 min•Ep. 958
Are you looking to create your unique path and thrive in the dynamic world of commodity markets? Join the first female member of the Argus Media board, Maria Hooper, as she unpacks everything you need for a successful career.
Mar 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 957
Hear Argus experts discuss the landscape for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand in the US, with a patchwork of initiatives supporting the market. While the US lacks the federal mandate seen in other regions, various clean fuel credits and programs are incentivizing growth. Tune in to understand the latest trends and future outlook.
Mar 10, 2025•15 min•Ep. 951
Argus’ lead consultant for Ethylene and Derivatives in Europe, Alan Williamson is joined by VP for Olefins and Derivatives, Sara Rae. Together, they give an overview of the current ethylene shipping fleet and the import and export terminals available to move Ethylene from North America to Europe. They also look at the current infrastructures limitations and future investment challenges faced by terminal and ship owners. In episode two, our experts discuss: The availability and capacity of termin...
Mar 07, 2025•14 min•Ep. 956
