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Os preços dos contratos de biodiesel para o 5º bimestre subiram em todo o país. Por que, mesmo com uma oferta menor de óleo de soja, os compradores ainda conseguem limitar os avanços nos preços? E o que isso indica para o restante do ano? Acompanhe a conversa entre Natalia Dalle Cort, colaboradora do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Lucas Boacnin, gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios da Ar...

O programa Gás do Povo ampliou o acesso ao gás de cozinha para famílias de baixa renda e alcançou sua meta de inclusão de milhões de beneficiários. No entanto, a iniciativa ainda não gerou o aumento no consumo de GLP que muitos agentes do mercado esperavam. Saiba mais nesta conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Flavia Alemi, uma das responsáveis por preci...

Why carmakers are turning to high-manganese chemistries and how Firebird plans to develop a full manganese battery supply chain outside China.

Just when the outlook for the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be stabilising, tensions have escalated again. Following US strikes on Iranian military installations on Larak Island on 30 August, Iran retaliated with further attacks across the region and intensified its targeting of shipping. Saudi vessels have been struck in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, while the possibility of further m...

In this episode of the Biomass Beat podcast, Argus’ deputy editor Hannah Adler speaks with Nova Pangaea Technologies' Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Wood to discuss the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the role of biomass feedstocks, and what it will take for the next generation of SAF projects to secure investment and scale commercially. Tune in for key insights including: Can SAF su...

Thailand’s SAF market is moving from ambition to production as new capacity comes online and airlines consider their next steps. In this episode of SAF Insights, Sarah Giam (Associate Editor, Asia Biofuels and Net Zero) speaks with Bundit Hansapaiboon (President, Refinery and Marketing Business Group, Bangchak Corporation) about launching Southeast Asia’s third standalone hydrotreated biofuels pla...

Just a few years ago, the biggest question facing lithium developers was whether demand would justify a wave of new supply. Today, as producers raise demand forecasts, battery storage booms and governments scramble to secure critical minerals, the debate has shifted to whether new supply can keep up. In this episode, Cornish Lithium founder and executive chairman Jeremy Wrathall joins Argus batter...

In this week's episode, Tom Reed is joined by John Olett, Head of EMEA Freight, and Nader Itayim, Head of Dubai Editorial examine Washington's latest efforts to isolate Iran economically, the state of Iran's domestic economy and whether mounting hardship could influence Tehran's negotiating position. The discussion also tackles one of the most important questions in global oil markets today: how m...

A sharp reduction in Russian diesel exports is creating a new strain on an already fragile global market. In this episode of Driving Discussions, Benedict George (Editor, Argus European Products) and Josh Michalowski (Diesel Market Reporter) discuss how the loss of Russian supply is reshaping trade flows and intensifying pressure across European and international diesel markets. They examine how s...

A guerra no Oriente Médio alterou fluxos de asfalto e pressionou preços. Entenda os impactos para a América Latina com especialistas.

A look at the logistical, pricing and seasonal consequences of restricted access to Germany’s inland LPG market. Record-low Rhine water levels have brought LPG barge traffic to a near standstill, cutting German buyers off from the ARA hub and disrupting a vital route for European supply. In this episode of Global LPG Conversations,  David Appleton  (Senior Vice-President, Global LPG) speaks with ...

Critical minerals have become central to geopolitics, industrial policy and the energy transition. But who ultimately controls supply chains, and can western governments realistically challenge China's dominance? In this episode, Argus battery materials reporter Chris Welch speaks with journalist and author  Nicolas Niarchos , whose book The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the D...

Dila Odluyurt , senior reporter covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC markets, speaks about: Key developments in the Turkish polymers market since July How freight conditions have affected market dynamics The current market landscape and key factors influencing the outlook

Record U.S. biofuels compliance mandates, EPA small refinery exemptions, and shifting supply chains continue to influence RIN supply dynamics, adding complexity to increasingly sophisticated forecast models. In this episode, Philip Goughary (Business Development Manager, Renewables and Biofuels) speaks with Zander Capozzola (Principal Consultant, Renewable Fuels) about why understanding the RIN ba...

This week episode, Tom Reed is joined by John Ollett, Head of EMEA Freight, and Nader Itayim, Head of Dubai Editorial break down the latest developments in Middle East crude logistics, alternative export routes and what they could mean for global oil markets.

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers talks with Dave McCaskill , Argus VP of Methanol and Derivatives on: How supply dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz are leading to tightening market conditions Why global methanol demand is set to decrease in 2026 The pricing outlook for Asia...

In this episode, ElectraLith chief executive Charlie McGill explains how the company's electrochemical extraction and refining technology aims to eliminate water and chemical use during processing, while helping bring new lithium resources into production. Key topics include: ElectraLith's Captura partnership and pilot programme Why water is becoming a key lithium constraint The economics of direc...

As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) begins to take effect, the industry faces significant questions around investment, scale-up, recycled content targets and mass balance accounting. In this episode of Chemicals Conversations, Argus speaks with Valentijn De Neve , CEO of BlueAlp and President of Chemical Recycling Europe, about the role pyrolysis can play in helping Europe meet...

Overview In this episode, Argus examines new US export controls on tungsten scrap and battery black mass, introduced as part of a broader effort to secure domestic critical mineral supply chains. Our experts discuss the immediate market impact, the implications for recyclers and processors, and whether similar measures could spread to other metals and regions. Covered in this episode What the new...

For decades, Europe's ethylene and propylene markets have relied on monthly contract settlements to establish pricing across the value chain. But changing market dynamics, greater discounting and a smaller pool of negotiators are prompting discussion about how pricing could evolve in the years ahead. In this episode of the Chemical Conversations series, Alan Williamson , Argus Olefins Consultant,...

Hear Argus' hydrogen experts assess whether Europe can meet ReFuelEU Aviation targets and what this means for e-SAF growth.   Tune in for key insights on: How the EU SAF project pipeline is developing — from announced plans to the few projects reaching FID. Why meeting early-year targets looks increasingly difficult and the volumes required in real terms. Positive signs for e-SAF: policy momentum,...

The Polyethylene and Polypropylene markets across South and West Africa continue to evolve in response to shifting global trade flows, changing supplier strategies and regional demand dynamics.   In our latest podcast, Dila Odluyurt, Senior Reporter, Chemicals explore the key factors shaping these markets, including:   The impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflict on supply chains and p...

Saudi crude looks relatively cheap for a European buyer, after state-owned Saudi Aramco cut its official formula prices for European buyers by more than expected. This would benefit European refiners in September, who have been scrambling for medium sour crude since the start of the US-Iran war. In this episode, Argus Crude deputy editor Lina Bulyk and Mediterranean crude reporter Ellanee Kruck di...

  How are ethylene and propylene prices established in one of the world's most influential olefins markets? As trade flows evolve and pricing mechanisms continue to develop, the US market offers valuable insight into how prices are discovered, referenced and negotiated across the olefins value chain. In this episode, Craig Barry, Lead Olefins Consultant and Michael Camarda, Senior Editorial Lead f...

As North American fuel flows shift, El Paso is becoming a more important pricing point for gasoline and diesel moving across the Southwest. In this episode, Amanda Hilow (Distillates Editor, US Products) and Jared Ainsworth (Gasoline Editor) discuss the launch of Argus’ new El Paso assessments, including Argus ULSD fob El Paso and four new gasoline assessments covering regular and premium CBOB.  T...