This episode covers the return of flows of Iraqi medium sour Kirkuk crude after two-and-half-years How the Kirkuk grade traded before its halt in March 2023 and why it’s been absent Now the grade is back online, how much is available and how will it trade with the marketing rights belonging to Iraq’s Somo, including the return of the spot market and how that works Will Kirkuk create a place for itself in the Mediterranean crude slate again? Kuganiga Kuganeswaran , Deputy Editor, Crude Oil Lina B...
Oct 15, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1097
Listen to Cobin Eggers, Deputy Editor of the Argus Americas Asphalt report, and Julio Viana, our Brazil-based Senior Reporter, cover the following: Evolution of asphalt demand in Brazil, including drivers of the record demand seen in 2024 What factors made the US a major supply source for Brazil How political, budgetary and seasonal factors influence the market Projections for the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026 Introduction of a price assessment for waterborne cargo delivered to Brazil...
Oct 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1096
Com mais de 70 projetos em diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento, o Brasil desponta como um dos principais mercados para o hidrogênio verde. A produção nacional, que inclui rotas inovadoras como a conversão de etanol e biometano, busca atender tanto à demanda interna — especialmente na indústria de fertilizantes — quanto ao mercado externo. Apesar do avanço, gargalos na rede elétrica e desafios regulatórios ainda limitam o crescimento do setor e exigem investimentos para garantir competitividad...
Oct 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1095
This episode unpacks how South Korea’s aggressive condensate buying and Russian export disruptions have reshaped Asia’s light ends market. We explore the ripple effects on pricing, trade flows, and regional supply, as well as the impact of Middle East refinery turnarounds. With premiums surging and availability tightening, we look ahead to Q4 and what it means for buyers navigating a volatile condensate and naphtha landscape. Topics Covered: • South Korea’s aggressive condensate buying spree Dri...
Oct 13, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1094
In the latest episode of the Crude Report: TMX Series, Argus Americas Crude west coast reporter John Cordner talks with deputy editor Amanda Smith about Canadian crude exports via the Trans Mountain pipeline. Increased production and more favorable arbitrage economics are expected to boost waterborne exports from the Vancouver area. Topics discussed: Although most Canadian crude exports head to the US, last year’s Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) has provided the conduit to export an aver...
Oct 08, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1093
In this episode of the Biofuels Report, marine fuel reporters Luis Gronda and Natália Coelho explore the International Maritime Organization’s proposed carbon levy for shipping, global reactions to the plan, and what it could mean for the future of marine fuels and emissions targets....
Oct 08, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1092
Como anfitrión de la COP30, Brasil se posiciona como líder en la agenda climática, mientras avanza con ambiciones crecientes en la exploración petrolera. Conozca los temas en juego en la convención de la ONU contra el calentamiento global en esta conversación entre Camila Fontana , sub-jefa de la oficina de Argus en São Paulo, y Lucas Parolin , editor de noticias que cubrirá la COP30 en Belém, en noviembre....
Oct 06, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1091
Ahead of COP30, Brazil is positioning itself as a leader of the climate agenda, while moving ahead with increasing ambitions in oil exploration. Can the host of the UN’s convention against global warming strike a balance? Join the talk between Camila Fontana , deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, and Brazil news editor Lucas Parolin , who will be covering the COP30 in Belem in November....
Oct 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1090
Anfitrião da COP30, o Brasil se posiciona como líder na agenda climática, ao mesmo tempo em que avança com ambições crescentes na exploração de petróleo. Entenda as pautas em jogo na convenção da ONU contra o aquecimento global nessa conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Lucas Parolin , editor de notícias que fará a cobertura da COP30 em Belém, em novembro....
Oct 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1089
In this episode, James Elliott , VP of Business Development, is joined by Dila Odluyurt , Senior Reporter for Polymers, about the shifting landscape in Turkey’s polyethylene and polypropylene markets. From stockpiling triggered by Middle East tensions to cautious buying amid currency volatility, find out what’s driving sentiment, and what might come next. Key topics discussed: - Why Turkish polymer demand remains weak despite price fluctuations - How Middle East tensions and new capacity influen...
Oct 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1088
Listen to Argus' analysis of the long steel market, with a particular focus on China. This episode covers: What caused the recent fluctuations in Chinese rebar export prices? How did trade measures affect export sentiment and pricing? What are the market expectations for Chinese rebar and billet exports in the coming months? How did domestic demand trends in August impact export volumes and producer strategies? What is the outlook for China’s steel capacity exit and the role of electric arc furn...
Oct 01, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1087
In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Harshad Kolpyakwar, Head of Product Management and Energy Solutions at FIS Global, explore how technology is transforming carbon markets and helping address key challenges. Harshad leads the vision and product strategy for Aligne, the FIS Energy Trading Risk and Logistics platform. Aligne is a cloud-native, multi-commodity ETRM that streamlines trading, risk, logistics, and reporting across power, gas, LNG, refined products, and em...
Sep 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1086
As condições climáticas desfavoráveis, com chuvas fora de época e ondas de calor, além das dificuldades na recuperação do solo após queimadas no ano anterior, estão afetando a produtividade da cana-de-açúcar na safra 2025-26 e levando a revisões nas estimativas de moagem, produção de açúcar e etanol. Ouça as especialistas Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Carolina Albuquerque, do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para saber os ajustes nas projeções e as reações do mercado em meio a sinais de alerta ...
Sep 29, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1084
Listen to our market experts as they address the following: Assumptions on Venezuela as addressed in the Americas issue of Argus Asphalt Quarterly Analytics report Demand outlook in Latin America and the potential impact the 2026 Brazilian election could have on asphalt consumption Impact of Chevron's reinstated waiver, including what that means for asphalt exports to the US A roundup of the US Gulf Coast and the general US market - key supply and capacity updates Impact of the tariffs, US trade...
Sep 24, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1085
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers speaks with Alex Dӧll , the newly appointed CEO of the Methanol Institute, to discuss: Alex Dӧll’s background and strategic vision for the Methanol Institute and its global initiatives Key takeaways from the Argus Methanol Forum Updates and trends in the gray methanol market Methanol's advancement in marine fuels, plastics, and SAF striving t...
Sep 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1083
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 Sam Hashmi, Global Editor Po...
Sep 23, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1082
The podcast discusses the launch and market reception of the new Norwegian crude grade, Johan Castberg highlighting its unique production setup, high-quality characteristics, and pricing dynamics. Despite logistical challenges and premium pricing, the grade is gaining traction among Northwest European refiners due to its favorable refining properties. Three main topics: Introduction and significance of Johan Castberg crude: A rare standalone field in the Barents Sea, marking a notable expansion ...
Sep 19, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1081
In this episode, Argus’ Waldemar Jaszczyk discusses the future of clean cooking access in Africa with Daniel Wetzel , the head of the Tracking Sustainable Transitions Unit at the International Energy Agency. Daniel joins to take stock of the progress achieved since last year's summit on the issue, during which $2.2bn in public and private funding was pledged until 2030. Building on recent success, Daniel outlines the IEA’s newly released roadmap for all African countries to reach universal acces...
Sep 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1080
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. This week, we turn to Southeast Asia’s polymer markets, with Yee Ying Ang, Senior Reporter for Polyme...
Sep 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1079
Gus Vasquez , Editorial manager, is joined on the podcast by, Giovann Rosales , Associate editor for LPG, to break down how China’s tariffs reshaped global LPG flows and reshuffled cargoes across Asia. She also explores Argentina’s growing role as a regional supplier, driven by rising output from Vaca Muerta and new infrastructure. And lastly, they touch on how pricing strategies are evolving as traders benchmark against global netbacks to stay competitive....
Sep 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1078
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
