In this Turkish-language episode, Argus’ senior reporter Dila Odluyurt evaluates the global PE, PP and PVC markets. Tune in to hear: How the latest news around the globe have been affecting the polymer markets How the market has been in the Turkish market since May How the market dynamics for demand and supply have been for the past two months #Polyethylene #Polypropylene #PVC #Polymers #MarketInsights #Podcast #Data #Trends #TurkeyChemicals #ChemicalMarkets...
Jul 22, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1047
In this podcast, our market experts discuss the recent developments in the US biofuels industry and the impact it's having on the specialised tanker market. A look back at the previous core flows, cargoes and vessels that were involved in US imports of biofuels and renewable feedstocks With the US blenders tax credit being replaced with the 45Z tax credit scheme, get insights into what the scheme is and what impact it has on freight markets Following the tax policy change that followed President...
Jul 22, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1046
Brazil is the fourth largest fertilizer consumer in the world, but it imports over 80% of all its needs. Policies to boost domestic production seek to reduce the country’s reliance on imports while also curbing carbon emissions. Listen to the conversation between Camila Fontana , deputy bureau chief at the Argus office in Brazil, and Bruno Castro , one of the experts behind the Argus Grains and Fertilizers report, to better understand the Brazilian sustainable fertilizer market....
Jul 21, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1045
O Brasil é o quarto maior consumidor mundial de fertilizantes, mas importa mais de 80% de suas necessidades. Políticas de estímulo à produção doméstica de fertilizantes sustentáveis almejam aliviar essa dependência e diminuir a pegada de carbono do agronegócio. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argos no Brasil, e Bruno Castro, especialista da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, para saber mais sobre o mercado de nutrientes sustentáveis no Brasil....
Jul 21, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1044
Argus’ Erisa Senedem is joined by James Kench and Eilis O'Keefe from Kita to discuss the growing role of insurance in supporting carbon markets. Tune in for expert insights on: Risk types for carbon emission markets Carbon insurance and how it can help mitigate carbon market risks How novel insurance products can help solve “pain points” for the carbon market as it scales Ways insurance can boost liquidity in the international and voluntary carbon markets...
Jul 18, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1043
A polêmica em torno da inadimplência de distribuidoras de combustíveis dentro do programa RenovaBio ganhou força quando a ANP voltou atrás na decisão de publicar a lista com os nomes das devedoras de Cbios. A conciliação entre as dinâmicas de mercado e o descumprimento das metas descarbonizadoras é o tema da conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus Brasil, e Rebecca Gompertz , especialista em biometano e Cbios do relatório Argus Brazil Gas Markets....
Jul 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1042
The transformation of copper trade flows is one of the biggest stories in metals this year. Long known as Dr. Copper for its role as a barometer of global economic health, copper has typically been a stable market—thanks to its diverse supply base and broad industrial demand. But that stability was disrupted by the re-election of Donald Trump and the launch of a Section 232 investigation into US copper imports, triggering a surge in shipments to the US and record-breaking price arbitrage between...
Jul 08, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1040
Pine chemicals editor Leonardo Siqueira talks with Steve Williams, VP of Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins, about how tariffs are shaping the C5 hydrocarbon (HCR) and pine chemicals markets, including: Impacts on pricing, supply and demand balances, and current trade flows. Outlook on what the hydrocarbon resins and pine chemicals markets should expect. This podcast is delivered by Argus’ chemical experts using data and insights from the Argus Pine Chemicals and Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins ser...
Jul 08, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1039
O aumento da mescla de etanol na gasolina de 27% para 30%, conhecido como E30, deve ampliar a demanda por etanol anidro e diminuir a disponibilidade de matéria-prima para produção do etanol hidratado vendido nos postos. A mudança vem em um contexto de atraso na safra de cana-de-açúcar e clima desfavorável freando a moagem. Ouça a conversa entre as especialistas Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Albuquerque, do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para entender o impacto do E30 no mercado de combustívei...
Jul 04, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1038
Our base oils experts in Sao Paulo, Houston and London discuss the most pressing market developments. Listen to Argus experts for the latest developments in US tariffs, postings and Latin America base oil dynamics. Gabriella Twining (Global Editor - Base Oils ), John Dietrich (Deputy Global Editor - Base Oils) and Julio Viana (Reporter) give some detailed insights: With the pause in tariff announcements and a clearer picture of what they look like, get a view of the key implications on the base ...
Jul 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1037
This episode examines how the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through oil markets, driving up prices and altering trade flows. We also explore the ceasefire’s impact, the potential return of Iranian crude, and its implications ahead of the July 6 OPEC+ meeting. Topics Covered: • Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation: How missile strikes and retaliations rattled oil markets and spiked prices. • Strait of Hormuz Fears: The chokepoint’s strategic importance and...
Jul 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1036
As exportações de açúcar pelas usinas brasileiras na safra 2025-26 devem se acelerar no segundo semestre, em um contexto de excedente de oferta global. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria Carolina Albuquerque , especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para saber mais sobre as tendências para o complexo sucroalcooleiro....
Jun 30, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1035
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: Black Lion jumps into Citgo auction with $8bn bid US refinery capacity down in 2024 Ph...
Jun 30, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1034
Middle East conflict has far-reaching implication on oil & LNG markets. In this podcast Xiaoyi Deng, Deputy Editor Nat Gas/LNG and Bob Wigin Senior Reporter Oil Products, unpack implications of this conflict on access to power generation fuels for Egypt and beyond Related products: LNG Daily: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-lng-daily European Natural Gas: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-european-natural-gas European Products: https://www.argusmed...
Jun 27, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1033
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: Texas City refinery Amber Energy weighs jumping back into Citgo auction Iowa approves ...
Jun 23, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1032
O conflito entre Israel e Irã já provoca impactos no mercado global de fertilizantes, com ataques a estruturas de produção de gás abalando a cadeia de suprimentos. No Brasil, as compras de nutrientes para a safra 2025-2026 de soja e de milho estão avançando, mas a disponibilidade de produto e o impacto das políticas chinesas nos fosfatados também afetam a dinâmica do mercado. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da Argus Media no Brasil, e Gisele Augusto, especialista do relatório...
Jun 23, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1031
The conflict between Israel and Iran is already having an impact on the global fertilizer market, with attacks on gas production facilities disrupting the supply chain. In Brazil, nutrient purchases for the 2025-2026 soybean and corn crops are moving forward, but product availability and the impact of Chinese policies on phosphates are also affecting market dynamics. Listen to the conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Brazil, and Gisele Augusto one of th...
Jun 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1030
Central Asia's vast yet mostly untapped mineral wealth is garnering global attention at a moment of rising competition for critical minerals. The European Union and the United States are increasingly focusing on the raw materials of a region that has often been overlooked. Ellie Saklatvala, Senior Editor of Argus Non-Ferrous Markets, recently discussed the current state of mineral production in Central Asia with Cristina Belda, Argus' Associate Editor, and reporter Maeve Flaherty. They examined ...
Jun 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1029
US-China trade tensions sent shockwaves through the LPG freight markets this spring, triggering route diversions, new trade flows and a surge in freight rates. Uncertainty continues to cloud the market even after a temporary tariff reprieve. Listen to Yohanna Pinheiro, LPG Freight Reporter at Argus, and Freight Editor John Ollett as they unpack how shifting trade dynamics, cautious Chinese buyers, and longer voyages via the Cape of Good Hope are reshaping the global LPG freight.
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1028
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: • Casey's quarterly fuel margins rise • Chevron to boost air monitoring at Calif refin...
Jun 16, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1027
O mercado de óleos básicos e lubrificantes da América Latina se adapta à indecisão da política comercial dos Estados Unidos enquanto as importações avançam na região. Julio Viana, especialista em óleos básicos da Argus para a América Latina e integrante da equipe responsável pelo relatório Argus Base Oils, compartilha os destaques da Argus Base Oils Latin America Conference em Miami, incluindo óleos básicos renováveis, biolubrificantes e veículos elétricos. Acompanhe a conversa de Julio com Cami...
Jun 13, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1026
In this edition, London-based LPG Editor Peter Wilton and Singapore-based LPG Editor Frances Goh discuss current market dynamics in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region during the 90-day reduction in Chinese LPG tariffs on US LPG from 145pc to 10pc.
Jun 12, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1025
Hear Argus’ analysis of China’s purified phosphoric acid (PPA) market, focusing on demand, production processes and grades, influence of the electric vehicle market – as well as an introduction to Argus' new China PPA price assessments. Join Thomas Hampson , Editor, Phosphates and Yohanna Jing, Analyst, Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Complimentary Market insight paper – Download here: China’s PPA Market – growing non-fe...
Jun 09, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1024
El crecimiento y los desafíos en la producción de petróleo en Vaca Muerta, el aumento de la producción en Brasil y la subasta de petróleo del presal por la PPSA fueron algunos de los temas más populares de la Conferencia Argus Rio Crude en mayo. João Scheller, responsable de la cobertura de los mercados petroleros en Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador y Guyana, presenta los aspectos más destacados del evento en esta conversación con Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Brasil.
Jun 09, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1023
Oil production growth and challenges in Vaca Muerta, rising production in Brazil, and the pre-salt oil auction by PPSA were some of the hottest topics at the Argus Rio Crude Conference in May. João Scheller, responsible for covering oil markets in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana, presents the highlights of the event in this conversation with Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Brazil.
Jun 09, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1022
O crescimento e os desafios na produção de petróleo em Vaca Muerta, o aumento da produção no Brasil e o leilão de óleo do pré-sal pela PPSA foram alguns dos temas mais quentes da Argus Rio Crude Conference, realizada em maio. João Scheller, responsável pela cobertura dos mercados de petróleo na Argentina, Colômbia, Ecuador e Guiana traz os destaques da conferência nesta conversa com Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil. Acompanhe!
Jun 09, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1021
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: US gasoline output pressured by low demand, prices Pemex Deer Park May exports to Mexi...
Jun 06, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1020
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers is joined by Argus lead methanol consultant in Asia Becky Zhang to discuss the following: China’s biomethanol market – including capacity updates. New Argus China Biomethanol Price Assessments – methodology, delivery terms, and more. Hurdles to new expansion in Asia – technology, cost, feedstock availability. Argus offers methanol price...
Jun 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1019
In this podcast, Argus Air Daily editor Michael Ball and US West Coast carbon reporter Denise Cathey discuss the latest updates around California’s cap-and-trade program. This program is at a critical juncture as state legislators eye a potential extension of the program from 2030 out to 2045 this session while market participants remain in limbo waiting for details on the California Air Resources Board long-delayed rulemaking to increase stringency. Key topics covered in the podcast: Why the de...
Jun 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1018
Criado para estimular a transição energética, o Programa Nacional de Biocombustíveis (RenovaBio) enfrenta um aumento de inadimplência que tem impactos diretos no mercado de etanol, com grandes usinas evitando vender a distribuidoras inadimplentes. Saiba mais sobre essa dinâmica acompanhando a conversa entre Marcos Mortari, editor associado do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Maria Lígia Barros, especialista em etanol da publicação.
Jun 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1017
