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Nuclear power remains a central topic in today's headlines and policy papers, as policymakers and market participants look for dispatchable low‑carbon generation. Strategies under consideration range from life‑extensions to new builds and emerging technologies. In this episode of The Power Dispatch, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with French market specialist Rhys Talbot and market reporter Jessamy Guest. Together they explore how existing and planned nuclear...
In this episode of The Biomass Beat, Argus experts revisit key messages from the Argus Biomass Conference, held in London on 21–23 April. Host Hannah Adler, Senior Reporter for Argus Biomass Markets, is joined by Marta Imarisio, Senior Market Reporter, and Jeff Kuntz, Editor, to discuss industry sentiment and dominant themes—both on stage and behind the scenes. Drawing on discussions with producers, utilities, traders and technology providers, the team shares their perspectives on what these ins...
Deputy editor of Argus European Oil Products Report George Maher-Bonnett shares key takeaways from one of Africa’s leading downstream conferences - the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) - with editor Benedict George . They touch on the US-Iran conflict's impacts on Africa, while also delving into the continent's refining landscape and fuel markets....
In this episode, Shribalaji Shenbagaraj, Senior Carbon Reporter of Argus, speaks with Kavin Kandaswamy, CEO of ProClime, to examine whether biochar can transition from a project‑by‑project removal solution into a credible, investable carbon market. Listen to discover key insights on: Where biochar sits in the current carbon removal hierarchy Emerging markets driving supply and what limits supply growth today Where is demand coming from and how can it be boosted Price formation and risk allocatio...
El shale oil de Vaca Muerta forzó una transformación del sistema de refinación de Argentina, que originalmente había sido diseñado para crudos pesados. Este cambio tuvo un impacto correspondiente en la canasta de productos refinados disponibles tanto para el mercado argentino como para la región. Para saber más, escuche esta conversación entre el gerente de desarrollo de negocios de Argus, Nazareno Ferrero, en Buenos Aires, y Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en São Paulo. Estos son...
The shale oil surge from Vaca Muerta forced a transformation of Argentina’s refining system, which had originally been designed for heavy crudes. This shift had a corresponding impact on the slate of refined products available to the Argentine market and to the region. To learn more, listend to this conversation between Argus business development manager Nazareno Ferrero, based in Buenos Aires, and Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in São Paulo. Here are some of the topics ...
O petróleo de xisto de Vaca Muerta transformou o sistema de refino da Argentina, que havia sido projetado para processar óleos mais pesados. Essa mudança impactou o conjunto de produtos refinados disponíveis tanto para o mercado argentino quanto para a região. Para saber mais, ouça esta conversa entre o gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios da Argus em Buenos Aires, Nazareno Ferrero, e Camila Fontana, chefa adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo. Alguns dos temas discutidos neste episódio: Re...
In this episode, Alexandra Luca talks with Chris Slater, CEO of Oka - a leading carbon insurance provider supporting credits in the initial phase of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (Corsia). They discuss Oka's current insurance-based credits pipeline, recent challenges for insurers, and future developments in the Corsia market. Tune in for expert insights on: Obstacles to expanding insurance-based Corsia supply: the impact of the EU draft proposal on insurer...
Unpack the latest price movements, supply scenarios, and compliance dynamics affecting jet and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The conflict in the Middle East, a key jet fuel supply region, has hit global aviation fuels markets hard. In this episode of SAF Insights, the team discuss how European jet fuel prices have surged and volatility has increased, while SAF markets have been contending with their own fundamentals and the HEFA-SAF premium to fossil jet has narrowed. This podcast will addres...
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of what’s driving the feed phosphate market, the impact of the Middle East conflict – and we also introduce the new Argus MDCP and DCP weekly feed phosphate price assessments. Join Tom Hampson , Global Editor – Phosphates, Adrian Seewald , Senior Market Reporter – Phosphates and Hui Xuan Lek , Market Reporter - Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key questions answered in this podcast: What are...
South Korea’s petrochemical rationalisation programme marks one of the most significant structural shifts in Asia’s BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) markets. In discussion with Argus' Senior Aromatics Reporter Joonlei Lee , Santosh Navada examines the potential implications of South Korea’s rationalisation programme for global BTX trade flows. What key factors are driving South Korea’s decision to implement a rationalisation programme. How the rationalisation will affect South Korea’s petrochemica...
The International Maritime Organization’s MEPC 84 meeting will set the course for how fast and how far global shipping decarbonizes. From contested carbon pricing to redefining fuel standards, these negotiations will influence billions in investment and the future energy mix. Join Argus experts Siew Hua Seah and Gabriel Tassi as they break down: Why the Net-Zero Framework is dominating the agenda How competing proposals from key nations could reshape targets What the uncertainty means for fuels,...
As the Hormuz conflict enters week nine, Argus experts provide on‑the‑ground Middle East insight into unfolding geopolitical developments and their impact on global energy markets. With the ceasefire extended yet the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remaining in place, uncertainty continues to shape oil flows, prices and market sentiment. In this latest video update, Argus analysts examine the current situation, assess risks to supply, and outline possible recovery scenarios amid ongoin...
In this episode, our experts, Oliver Thompson (Jet Fuel Analyst), Amaar Khan (Jet Fuel Reporter) and Yawen Lu (Associate Editor) discuss the most severe shock the jet fuel market has ever faced. Triggered by escalating US–Iran tensions and disruption through the strait of Hormuz, the crisis has left the market grappling with acute supply shortages and rising price volatility. We explore the Middle East’s pivotal role in supply and the mounting pressure on Europe and Asia. We also examine how ref...
El aumento vertiginoso de los precios de los combustibles debido a la guerra en Medio Oriente se convirtió en un factor clave en las discusiones sobre la transición energética. Con las economías globales sacudidas por interrupciones en el suministro, las autoridades reunidas en Colombia esperan demostrar que el mundo tiene alternativas viables a los combustibles fósiles. Para conocer más sobre este tema, escucha esta conversación entre el editor Lucas Parolin, y Camila Fontana, subjefa de la ofi...
Soaring fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East became a key factor in energy transition discussions. With global economies rattled by supply disruptions, authorities gathering in Colombia hope to show that the world has viable alternatives to fossil fuels. To learn more about this topic, listen to this conversation between Argus editor Lucas Parolin and Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Expansion of...
A disparada dos preços dos combustíveis devido à guerra no Oriente Médio se tornou um fator essencial nas discussões sobre transição energética. Com as economias globais abaladas por interrupções no fornecimento, autoridades reunidas na Colômbia esperam mostrar que o mundo tem alternativas viáveis aos combustíveis fósseis. Para saber mais sobre este tema, ouça esta conversa entre o editor da Argus, Lucas Parolin, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação em São Paulo. Aqui estão alguns dos tópi...
This episode provides updated Black Sea crop insights from Argus Media's March virtual tours, focusing on Ukraine and Romania's wheat and rapeseed outlooks for the 2026-27 season. Experts discuss revised production forecasts, area changes, winter conditions, and the impact of fertilizer use, alongside plans for replanting lost rapeseed areas. The overall picture reveals a slight downward revision for Ukraine wheat and an upward revision for Romania wheat, with rapeseed facing more mixed and challenging conditions in both regions.
This episode delves into Liquid Gas UK's proposal for a 10% Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) by 2030 to decarbonize off-grid heating. CEO George Webb explains the industry's £260 million investment and robust plan to scale renewable liquid gases, highlighting that significant government policy support and clear direction are essential for achieving net-zero targets and stimulating further investment and supply. The RHO mechanism, inspired by schemes like RTFO, aims to combine tradable certificates with a minimum physical supply to drive market growth.
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers talks with Dave McCaskill , Argus VP of Methanol and Derivatives discuss: Impacts from the war in Iran Changing trade flows due to demand destruction How will global and regional prices respond Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the impact the Middle East conflict on urea and phosphates markets, focusing on production, logistical constraints, price surges across both daily and weekly price assessments, trade flow developments, the potential for permanent changes to supply and trade dynamics, key takeaways and what to watch out for next. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor – Fertilizers, Harry Minihan , Global Editor - Nitrogen and Tom Hampson , Global Editor – Phosphates as they discuss thes...
In this episode, Argus explores why copper — long viewed as a stable macro barometer — has entered one of its most turbulent periods in years. From tariff‑driven arbitrage to supply disruptions in Africa and China’s increasingly strained smelter margins, our experts break down the forces shaping the market’s sharp swings and the risks looming over the remainder of 2026. Covered in this episode: How tariff fears, financial inflows and mine outages pushed copper briefly above $14,000/t Why the Ira...
Description: Resurgent fuel volatility has reignited the case for the UK to reintegrate with the EU’s internal market for electricity and reverse a decoupling sparked by Brexit. In this episode, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with UK market specialist Tim Santonastaso, alongside power market reporters Bea Leverett and Jessamy Guest, to examine the lessons and pitfalls of market integration efforts elsewhere across Europe. Listen to discover key insights on: W...
In this podcast special, Tom Reed (VP – China, Crude and Oil Products) sits down with Dubai‑based experts Nader Itayim (Middle East Editor) and Bachar Halabi (Senior Correspondent) to unpack the crisis disrupting global energy markets and its wider implications. Two week ceasefire and what is agreed Crude production and export capacity across ME Iran’s demand and their implications
With Southern Africa sourcing over 90pc of its sulphur from the region, the Copperbelt’s copper and cobalt producers are facing halted shipments, refinery shutdowns, and rapidly rising costs. In this episode, noble alloys reporter Roxana Lazar is joined by sulphur and sulphuric acid reporter Fenella Rhodes ; senior copper reporter Raghav Jain; and battery materials reporter Chris Welch. The panel explore how these supply-chain shocks are shaping production in the DRC and Zambia, and how far the ...
lobal LPG Conversations, Peter Wilton, Jack Greenwood and David Appleton answer listener questions form our recent Webinar, Iran-US War one month on, and offer some initial thoughts on how the market has reacted to the ceasefire and what next should it hold.
Argentina ha dejado atrás un modelo basado en el crudo convencional para convertirse en un productor claramente dominado por el petróleo de esquisto de Vaca Muerta. Acompaña a Camila Fontana, jefa adjunta de la oficina de Argus en São Paulo, y a Nazareno Ferrero, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de Argus en Buenos Aires, mientras conversan sobre la evolución reciente y las perspectivas de la industria energética en el país sudamericano. Temas tratados: Evolución estructural de la industria de r...
Argentina has moved away from a model based on conventional crude to become a producer clearly dominated by Vaca Muerta shale oil. Join Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in São Paulo, and Nazareno Ferrero, business development manager at Argus in Buenos Aires, as they talk about the recent evolution and outlook for the energy industry in the South American country. Topics discussed: Structural evolution of the refining and oil industry in Argentina Refiners’ domestic focus ...
A Argentina deixou para trás um modelo fundamentado no petróleo convencional e se tornou um produtor claramente dominado pelo petróleo de xisto de Vaca Muerta. Acompanhe a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe-adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Nazareno Ferrero, gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios da Argus em Buenos Aires, sobre a evolução recente e as perspectivas da indústria de energia no país sul-americano. Tópicos discutidos: Evolução estrutural da indústria de refino e petróleo ...
Argus Media experts discuss the EPA's finalized RFS updates, including new blend mandates for 2026-2027 and other key provisions reshaping the US biofuel landscape. The conversation delves into past industry disappointments, legal changes to RIN equivalence values, and the controversial reallocation of small refinery exemptions. It also explores RIN market volatility, generation trends, and the political evolution of the RFS from an energy security tool to a critical agriculture subsidy, influencing feedstock demand, production margins, and pump prices.
