In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. In this episode, James Elliott, VP of Business Development, is joined by George Barsted, Chemicals Ma...
Sep 15, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1077
El mercado global de gas licuado de petróleo se está reorganizando ante las tensiones comerciales que han impactado los flujos de GLP exportado desde Estados Unidos hacia los principales centros de consumo en Asia. En América Latina, varios países están desarrollando proyectos de infraestructura, y Argentina podría convertirse en un proveedor importante de gas gracias al yacimiento de Vaca Muerta. Conozca más escuchando Gustavo Vásquez, gerente editorial de Crudo y GLP para las Américas en Argus...
Sep 15, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1075
O mercado global de gás liquefeito de petróleo vem se reorganizando diante das tensões comerciais que impactaram os fluxos do GLP exportado dos Estados Unidos para os grandes centros consumidores da Ásia. Na América Latina, vários países desenvolvem projetos de infraestrutura e a Argentina pode se tornar uma fornecedora importante de gás a partir do campo de Vaca Muerta. Saiba mais ouvindo a entrevista de Vanessa Viola, vice-presidente executiva da Argus para a América Latina e head global de GL...
Sep 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1076
Listen to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls Join Ellie Saklatvala , global metals editorial lead, as she delves into the antimony market with fellow antimony experts, Cristina Belda , associate editor, and Zach Schumacher , US metals editor, to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls coming from China....
Sep 11, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1074
In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. In our second episode, we turn our attention to the Polyethylene Transaction Index (PTI), with Terry ...
Sep 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1073
Latest Driving Discussion episode featuring Benedict George - Editor, Argus European Products, Atishya Nayak - Gasoline Reporter and Jide Tijani - Naphtha Reporter
Sep 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1072
In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. In our first episode, we explore recycled polymers and plastics, with Will Collins , Global Editor fo...
Sep 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1071
Most attention on the global gasoline landscape has traditionally been focused on Europe, the US and Singapore, but the Mideast Gulf has been making huge strides in recent years. 2024 saw refining capacity in the Mideast Gulf and Indian Ocean region increase to over 10.5mn b/d from 7.8mn b/d in 2017. And in the same time period, gasoline production grew from 1.7mn b/d to nearly 2.4mn b/d and exports from 270,000 b/d to 654,000 b/d. Listen to this podcast as our experts provide an update on devel...
Sep 01, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1070
Explore the role LPG plays in petrochemicals with Argus VP Sarah Rae and LPG VP, David Appleton. From China’s shifting propylene demand and ethane cracking trends to Europe’s cracker closures and the future of bio-feedstocks, this episode dives into market dynamics, sustainability challenges, and long-term outlooks shaping the global olefins landscape.
Aug 29, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1069
In this episode, Hannah Adler, Argus Senior Reporter for biomass, is joined by Audun Sommerli Time, Chief Marketing Officer at NextFuel, to explores how torrefaction technology is creating coal-replacing fuel from alternative feedstocks. Key topics of the podcast include: The commissioning of a new torrefaction factory in Finland, built with Taaleri How NextFuel’s technology turns alternative feedstocks into coal-replacing fuel Key industries that could adopt torrefied briquettes Future projects...
Aug 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1068
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
