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Hear Argus’ essential analysis of phosphate market in India and Pakistan, focusing on how DAP prices are developing, the status of contract negotiations, DAP exports from China, TSP exports from Morrocco and the market outlook for 1Q 2026. Join Tom Hampson, Global Editor – Phosphates, Adrian Seewald, Senior Market Reporter – Phosphates and Mike Nash, Senior Editor – Fertilizers as they discuss the...

In this episode Isabella Reimi (Reporter - Argus Oil Products) interviews Rob McLeod (Global Head of Price Risk Management - Hartree Partners) to unpack one of the most turbulent years for global oil markets and explore what lies ahead in 2026. Watch this video podcast to discover: - The biggest risk-management lessons of 2025 - Which market players are most exposed and vulnerable to risk in the c...

Crop conditions, planted areas and yields: Discover Argus' first forecasts for the 2026-27 wheat season in Ukraine and Romania, based on our latest crop tours. Angelika Melikian , Senior Editorial Analyst Alexey Yeromin , Senior Analyst

In the latest episode of the Crude Report: Argus Americas Crude associate editor Andrea Agee talks with US waterborne crude reporter Nicole Linares about how sanctions on Russian oil are reshaping global trade flows and creating new opportunities for US barrels in Europe and Asia. Structural shifts in European crude slates as countries move away from Russian crude and increase imports of US medium...

  As 2026 approaches, recycled polymer markets face pivotal changes driven by virgin price movements, sustainability mandates, and evolving legislation.     Listen now to find out:   How virgin PET and polyolefin price trends are shaping recycled markets How recycled premiums and discounts to virgin are changing and what this means for cost-saving vs sustainability applications How seasonality in...

Our Biochemicals podcast mini-series continues, exploring how leading companies are shaping the biochemicals and bioplastics market. Across all episodes, we cover technology choices, feedstocks, investment trends, and the role of sustainable solutions in global supply chains. In this second podcast, Roy Yang , Department Manager, Sustainable Material Solutions at CHIMEI, shares the company’s appro...

O aumento da mescla obrigatória de biodiesel no diesel limita a exportação de óleo de soja, principal insumo do biocombustível, e exige maior capacidade de processamento da oleaginosa. Natalia Dalle Cort e João Marinho, especialistas do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, conversam sobre a cadeia de biodiesel e as tendências de precificação desses produtos.

The podcast discusses the recent decline in Middle East sour crude prices amid global oversupply and shifting trade flows. Argus crude experts explore the impact of OPEC+ production changes, alternative crude sources, and the effects of sanctions on market demand. Main topics:  OPEC+ production increases and their effect on the Middle East sour crude oversupply Shifting demand patterns due to sanc...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the urea market, focusing on the ramp up in India’s tenders, China’s exports into early 2026, CBAM’s impact on imports into Europe and the overall market outlook for early 2026. Join Harry Minihan , Global Editor – Nitrogen and Mike Nash , Senior Editor – Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Ke...

Key topics covered in the podcast: · Is scrap demand in South Asia shifting toward DRI and other feedstocks? · Why have Turkish mills booked strong tonnage for January loading? · What’s next for North African scrap demand heading into early 2025? · Could CBAM reshape global scrap flows in the longer term?

COP30 pushed the clean cooking crisis in Africa higher up the global agenda. US-based non-profit the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has played a central role lifting the issue from international fringes and helping to tackle the financing and policy barriers faced in shifting to cleaner fuels, particularly LPG.  In this episode, Argus' Waldemar Jaszczyk spoke with CCA chief of staff and chief extern...

  In November 2025 market participants gathered at the annual Argus Road Fuels Europe Conference in Munich (Germany). Listen to this podcast to discover some of the top takeaways:   Impact of geopolitics on supply into Europe over last couple of years. Product supply kept tight by unplanned refinery outages, planned maintenance works and permanent closures. Cracks across all refined products much...

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Fuels and Octane consultant Roel Salazar and Dave McCaskill , VP of Methanol & Derivatives, talk about: · Methanol market headlines at the end of 2025 · The Argus Fall 2025 Methanol and Derivatives update · Methanol price outlook · MTBE price volatility and trade f...

O agronegócio brasileiro passou por mudanças significativas no mercado de fertilizantes ao longo do ano, como o aumento das importações de produtos de menor concentração de nutrientes e desafios de crédito. Maior disponibilidade de produto com menor solubilidade, restrição de fertilizante chinês e estratégias para reduzir custos podem mexer com o mercado nos próximos meses. Entenda essas dinâmicas...

The winter season usually sees a winding down in bitumen activity in terms of construction and road building, but not in 2025. Our experts delve into what has been a surprisingly unseasonal end to 2025. Listen to our market experts – Jonathan Weston (Europe and Asia Lead, and Editor of Argus Bitumen) and Keyvan Hedvat (Europe and Africa Bitumen Editor), give detailed insights into their news snaps...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the latest trends driving unprecedented global increases in sulphur and sulphuric acid prices. This episode explores key market drivers including supply dynamics, demand shifts across key regions – and we review key takeaways from recent industry events

Colonial Pipeline’s rule changes are reshaping the conventional gasoline market, and Argus is leading the way with updated pricing methodology. In this episode, Jared Ainsworth , US Products Gasoline Editor at Argus, Paul Dahlgren , Business Development Manager at Argus, and Maria Eugenia Garcia, Managing Editor of Refined Fuels at DTN, break down what these changes mean for traders, refiners, and...

A COP30 terminou sem a definição de um roteiro para superar a dependência global dos combustíveis fósseis. O que travou o avanço das discussões? Saiba sobre os bastidores da conferência climática nesta conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e o editor Lucas Parolin, que participou do evento em Belém.  

Cop 30 ended without defining a roadmap to overcome the global dependence on fossil fuels. What stalled the progress of the discussions? Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the climate conference in this conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of Argus in Brazil, and editor Lucas Parolin, who attended the event in Belem. 

La COP30 terminó sin definir una hoja de ruta para superar la dependencia global de los combustibles fósiles. ¿Qué frenó el avance de las discusiones? Conozca los bastidores de la conferencia climática en esta conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la redacción de Argus en Brasil, y el editor Lucas Parolin, quien participó en el evento en Belém. 

Discover how Citroniq is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its E₂O process, driving sustainable plastics innovation.   In this first episode, Kelly Knopp, CEO and Co-founder of Citroniq, shares how the company is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its innovative E₂O process. Listen to learn: Citroniq’s approach to bio-based polypropylene How scale and technology...

What was the impact of IMO 2025 legislation in supply and demand of the fuel oil market?  Which bunker market regulations will come into effect or become more impactful in 2026?  What challenges will the bunker market face to comply with new changes?  Isabella Reimi, Oil product reporter, Hussein Al-Khalisy, Biofuels associate editor and Bob Wigin, Oil products senior reporter share answers to the...

In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Roby Crean, Business Development Manager at South Pole, discuss the evolving CORSIA market and its implications for airlines and carbon project developers.   Tune in for expert insights on: Supply challenges from strict eligibility criteria Measures to unlock eligible credits, including insurance and regional progress Demand uncertai...

Goiás despontou como importante fornecedor de etanol para outras regiões do Brasil — e uma parcela cada vez maior dessa produção vem do milho. Do lado da demanda, o consumo dentro do estado e a paridade de preços apresentam maior volatilidade do que no resto do país. Entenda a dinâmica do mercado goiano acompanhando a conversa entre Gabrielle Moreira, responsável pelo relatório Argus Brasil Combus...

Mideast Gulf VLCC rates have surged and fallen throughout the second half of the year. This podcast goes over recent changes to the market, including India's recent shift away from Russian crude oil toward a Mideast Gulf supply and the resulting rally of tanker demand.  Key Points:  - Opec production target increases - India's shift away from Russian crude - Market outlook for the next quarter