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A number of developments are taking place in the biomass sector across South Americas. Alex Comerford founder of Sustainable Pellets and Erisa Senerdem editor Argus Biomass Markets report discuss the wood industry there, its potential and the current situation with the capacity challenges. Listen to podcast today.

In this episode, Elaine Levin, President of Powerhouse, DC-based risk management and hedging organization, joins Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, to discuss the current state of the downstream industry, and how the next few months will play out in the US crude, diesel and gasoline markets.

We welcome Barry Zekelman, Executive Chairman and CEO of the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America in this first episode of our special Metal Mover series, The Breakout. Argus experts Michael Fitzgerald, VP – Business Development – Metals and Rye Druzin, Associate Editor – Steel & Pipe, kick off our podcast with a quick industry update before diving into our int...

Acumulando alta de 70pc desde o início do ano, o preço do Cbio, o crédito de descarbonização negociado na B3, se aproximou dos R$150. A concentração de demanda de grandes distribuidoras e varejistas regionais elevou o volume de negociação dos créditos na Bolsa. Se há certa tranquilidade quanto ao cumprimento das metas de 2022 e 2023, sobram dúvidas para a meta de 2024. O mercado debate a chance de...

US sour crude grades included in the Argus Sour Crude Index have tightened their discounts to light sweet WTI Houston in August. The upcoming refill of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in August will see 3mn bl of US-produced sour crude returned to the Big Hill site near Houston. Global support for medium sour grades has come from Opec+ supply cuts from Russia and Saudi Arabia. This new ep...

A pesar de que el mercado de combustibles en México es todavía un reto para la inversión privada - debido a políticas que favorecen a la empresa estatal Pemex - la reanudación del acceso público a los precios en terminal de Pemex a partir de junio ofrece un poco de luz en medio de la oscuridad que ha prevalecido durante la presente administración. Acompañe a Sergio Meana, Gerente de Desarrollo de...

O volume de diesel russo atingiu participação recorde nas importações pelo Brasil no mês de junho, reflexo dos preços mais competitivos e do maior número de compradores negociando o combustível com o país em conflito com a Ucrânia. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gabrielle Moreira, editora-assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, falam sobre o atual cenário para o combustíve...

With critical minerals suffering from an ugly reputation, especially amongst younger demographics, how can the industry educate the broader public and emphasise the importance of this subsector? Metal Movers welcomes  Charles Stephenson , Analyst for ARCH Emerging Markets Partners on the series to discuss the importance of critical minerals and the potential for nimbyism to tighten the supply/dema...

A baixa liquidez no mercado brasileiro de fertilizantes tem deixado vários setores preocupados com a possibilidade de gargalos logísticos quando os produtos armazenados nos portos forem transportados. A lenta compra de insumos para a próxima safra de soja está ligada a alguns fatores, como a comercialização de milho e soja atrasada, assim como entregas de nutrientes mais lentas. Junte-se a Camila...

The Brent benchmark, the world's premier oil price index, has undergone the biggest change in its near half-century history. Argus Crude editor Michael Carolan joins Crude VP James Gooder in the podcast to discuss how this change affects the price and what users need to watch to understand this new benchmark iteration.

Description: RINS reporter, Matthew Cope, returns on the driving discussions series with Jason Metko, to discuss the recent EPA announcement regarding finalized biofuel blending volumes for the future, learning about HOBO and BOHO, and how the market is shaping up the for the rest of 2023.

This episode explores the recent jump in Atlantic Capesize rates, the possibility of Chinese real estate market stimulus, and the increasing importance of sentiment on the market as dry bulk rates remain lower than anticipated in the second half of 2023. Shipbroking firm Arrow Shipbroking Group’s Burak Cetinok speaks with Argus dry bulk freight reporter Ross Griffith about the shifting landscape o...

In this episode, Argus' LPG Editor Peter Wilton and Senior Reporter Waldemar Jaszczyk join David Appleton, LPG VP, to discuss factors behind the current weakness in propane and butane European large cargo markets. The quarter has seen strong US imports combined with muted local demand to produce severe price depreciations. 

O mercado brasileiro de biometano é visto como uma das maiores apostas do setor de gás natural no país. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Rebecca Gompertz, repórter da publicação Argus Brazil Gas and Power. Elas conversam sobre as perspectivas de crescimento, precificação e inovações tecnológicas que podem influenciar esse novo mercado.

In this new episode, vice presidents of business development Louise Burke and John Demopolous, join host Jason Metko to chat about the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) program, how Argus plans to support transparency in the market, and how it affects the Canadian consumer. 

In this episode, get an update on the diesel market halfway into 2023 and the demand-supply expectations going forward. Learn more about the impact of the Russian sanctions on the way that refineries source vacuum gas oil (VGO) and its spreads. Presenting Alfonso Berrocal , European business development manager, oil products, Benedict George, associate editor, European products, and Georgie McCart...

Listen to our short and concise sulphur podcast reviewing recent European molten sulphur market trends Join Maria Mosquera, Editor of the Global sulphur report, and Bea O’Kelly, Sulphur Reporter, as they discuss recent European molten sulphur market trends in this concise 10-minute podcast. Key topics covered by the podcast: Recent supply trends European refineries update European logistics update...

Meteorological models show that the weather phenomenon El Niño will start and reach full force during the second half of 2023, following the heating process of the Pacific Ocean’s waters. Brazilian farmers are already preparing themselves for its possible impacts on the country’s winter and summer crops. Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Nathalia Giannetti, reporter for the Argus...

Modelos meteorológicos indicam que o fenômeno climático El Niño deve começar e atuar com força total no segundo semestre, à medida que as águas do Oceano Pacífico passam por um processo de aquecimento. Agricultores brasileiros já se preparam para seus possíveis impactos sobre as culturas de inverno e verão do país.  Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Nathalia Giannetti, repórte...

As condições climáticas adversas alteraram a bienalidade da safra brasileira de café nos últimos anos e ainda são ponto de atenção para as próximas temporadas. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gisele Augusto, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, conversam sobre as perspectivas para a safra atual e os impactos do clima nas lavouras do país.

Senior Reporter of methanol and MTBE Steven McGinn comes on the series, chatting all things MTBE, what the additive is, some recent price movements, and what to expect with the octane enhancer going forward.  

A implementação da cobrança monofásica do ICMS para a gasolina entrou oficialmente em vigor no início de junho, possibilitando a incidência do imposto apenas uma vez, no primeiro elo da cadeia. Defensores do novo regime acreditam que a mudança é um passo significativo para a simplificação do regime tributário do setor de combustíveis. No mercado, a maioria dos participantes espera uma alta na bomb...

Brazil’s largest diesel importers are including acquisitions from Russia in their business plans over increasing competition in the domestic market. Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Gabrielle Moreira, Senior Reporter for Argus Brazil Motor Fuels, as they talk about the new phase of the import flow and reactions from the US and neighboring countries regarding the current import f...

Com o aumento da competição pelo mercado de diesel nacionalizado no Brasil, grandes importadores passaram a incluir a aquisição do combustível russo nos planos de negócios. Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gabrielle Moreira, repórter sênior da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, falam sobre essa nova fase para o mercado doméstico e das reações dos Estados Unidos e países vizinhos dian...