In this episode How did Turkish HRC, CRC and HDG exports develop in the first half? What are the expectations for 4Q shipments and pricing? How could Turkey offset a potential drop in EU exports with CBAM on the horizon? Learn more about Argus Global Steel here: https://www-preview.web.argusmedia.tech/en/solutions/products/argus-global-steel?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=glo-gmtc-met-2025-06-25-metal-movers-podcast-series&utm_content=productinformation-podcast-ad...
Aug 26, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1067
A Rússia forneceu 60% do diesel importado pelo Brasil no primeiro semestre, mas movimentações geopolíticas e comerciais podem impactar esse fluxo. Saiba mais sobre a competitividade do produto russo no mercado brasileiro acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Marcos Mortari, um dos especialistas responsáveis pela publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis.
Aug 25, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1066
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers deliver insights into the: Key trends shaping the methanol market this summer Impact of regional dynamics on pricing direction Perspectives on the upcoming IMO decision in October Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free...
Aug 21, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1065
Argus’s global petrochemical consultants (Sarah Rae from London, Craig Barry from Houston, and Toon Shien Lee from Singapore), gathered to discuss the latest trends and key issues in the global ethylene market, as well as their market prospects for major economies in the coming years, ahead of the Argus Chemicals Forum on 22 September and EPCA on 23–25 October. Key topics in the podcast are: • Examining the reasons for the continued strength of ethylene prices in the US and its impact on exports...
Aug 21, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1064
Paraguayan authorities are working with Argentina to find a solution to ensure the supply of fuel that arrives through the neighboring country. Without a coastline and lacking refineries, Paraguay relies on the Paraná Guazú River to import the fuel it consumes. In this episode, Flávia Alemi, a diesel and gasoline expert at Argus, and Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Brazil, discuss the logistical supply challenges in the region.
Aug 18, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1061
Las autoridades paraguayas buscan junto a Argentina una solución para garantizar el suministro de combustibles que llegan a través del país vecino. Sin salida al mar y sin refinerías, Paraguay depende del río Paraná Guazú para importar el combustible que consume. En este episodio, Flávia Alemi, especialista en diésel y gasolina de Argus, y Camila Fontana, jefa adjunta del editorial en Brasil, hablan sobre los desafíos logísticos para abastecer a la región.
Aug 18, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1062
Autoridades paraguaias buscam junto à Argentina uma solução para assegurar o abastecimento de combustíveis que chegam pelo país vizinho. Sem costa marítima e sem refinarias, o Paraguai depende do Rio Paraná Guazú para importar o combustível que consome. Neste episódio, Flávia Alemi, especialista em diesel e gasolina da Argus, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação no Brasil, falam sobre os desafios logísticos ao suprimento na região.
Aug 18, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1060
Aug 15, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1063
Since coming online, the Dangote refinery has gone on to become one of the largest refineries in the world. In this discussion as our market experts give a detailed update on the refinery's operations so far and future expectations. From a start marred by multiple delays to run rates now reaching over half it's nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day - the Dangote refinery continues to defy expectations. The refinery has been focussing on increasing it's dominance within Nigeria and the wi...
Aug 13, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1059
Aug 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1058
Os biocombustíveis são o pilar da transição energética a curto e a longo prazo, mas o mundo enfrenta gargalos na oferta de insumos para produzi-los. Estabilidade regulatória, diversificação de matérias-primas e aprimoramento das tecnologias de produção são fundamentais para atender ao salto da demanda por biocombustíveis no futuro próximo. Saiba mais nessa entrevista de Victor Uchoa , líder da área de consultoria da Argus para América Latina, a Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus ...
Aug 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1057
Aug 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1056
Hear Argus’ analysis of Asia potash market, including market sentiments from the World Potash Conference in Golmud, China. The webinar focuses on recent potash price trends and exports in China, as well as potash project developments in Laos. Join Huijun Yao , Editor, Asia Fertilizers and Yohanna Jing, Analyst, Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Market sentiments following World Potash Con...
Aug 08, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1055
Aug 06, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1054
O mercado brasileiro de combustíveis passa por um período de ajustes desde a aprovação do aumento da mescla de etanol na gasolina de 27% para 30%, o chamado E30. Uma potencial consequência desse novo mandato é a necessidade de o Brasil importar etanol, sobretudo para abastecer o Nordeste. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria Lígia Barros, especialista em etanol da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis....
Aug 04, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1052
In this episode, Menzo Reinders, Director of Energy Sector Coverage at ING Bank, joins Alfonso Berrocal, VP of Middle Distillates & SAF at Argus Media, to discuss the challenges SAF projects face in reaching Final Investment Decision (FID). They explore the role of financial institutions, the unique hurdles of e-SAF projects, and much more.
Jul 31, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1053
Guyana se convirtió en uno de los productores de crudo de más rápido crecimiento en el mundo tras el descubrimiento de una gigantesca reserva de petróleo en 2015. Se espera que el país duplique su producción para 2030 a medida que se inauguren nuevos proyectos. Escuche la conversación entre Camila Fontana , subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Brasil, y João Scheller , experto en mercados de crudo de Sudamérica en Argus, para comprender mejor el rápido desarrollo del mercado petrolero en Guyana....
Jul 28, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1051
A produção de petróleo na Guiana disparou desde a descoberta de uma enorme reserva em 2015. A expectativa é que a produção do país dobre até 2030. Saiba mais sobre esse player cada vez mais importante no setor petrolífero global acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e João Scheller , especialista da Argus para mercados de petróleo na América do Sul....
Jul 28, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1050
Guyana became one of the fastest growing producers of crude in the world after a giant discovery in 2015. The country is forecast to double its oil output by 2030 as new projects come online. Listen to the chat between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief at Argus in Brazil, and João Scheller, the Argus expert in South American crude, to better understand how Guyana is becoming a major player in oil markets.
Jul 28, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1049
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers deliver insight into: • Recent contract and spot price dynamics • Methanex’s acquisition of OCI is complete – what happens next? • How the latest economic tariffs impact the methanol market Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and requ...
Jul 24, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1048
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