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O mercado brasileiro de combustíveis passa por um período de ajustes desde a aprovação do aumento da mescla de etanol na gasolina de 27% para 30%, o chamado E30. Uma potencial consequência desse novo mandato é a necessidade de o Brasil importar etanol, sobretudo para abastecer o Nordeste. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria...

In this episode, Menzo Reinders, Director of Energy Sector Coverage at ING Bank, joins Alfonso Berrocal, VP of Middle Distillates & SAF at Argus Media, to discuss the challenges SAF projects face in reaching Final Investment Decision (FID). They explore the role of financial institutions, the unique hurdles of e-SAF projects, and much more.

Guyana se convirtió en uno de los productores de crudo de más rápido crecimiento en el mundo tras el descubrimiento de una gigantesca reserva de petróleo en 2015. Se espera que el país duplique su producción para 2030 a medida que se inauguren nuevos proyectos. Escuche la conversación entre Camila Fontana , subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Brasil, y João Scheller , experto en mercados de crudo de...

A produção de petróleo na Guiana disparou desde a descoberta de uma enorme reserva em 2015. A expectativa é que a produção do país dobre até 2030. Saiba mais sobre esse player cada vez mais importante no setor petrolífero global acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e João Scheller , especialista da Argus para mercados de petróleo na América do...

Guyana became one of the fastest growing producers of crude in the world after a giant discovery in 2015. The country is forecast to double its oil output by 2030 as new projects come online.   Listen to the chat between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief at Argus in Brazil, and João Scheller, the Argus expert in South American crude, to better understand how Guyana is becoming a major player in...

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.   In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers deliver insight into: •  Recent contract and spot price dynamics •  Methanex’s acquisition of OCI is complete – what happens next? •  How the latest economic tariffs impact the methanol mark...

In this Turkish-language episode, Argus’ senior reporter Dila Odluyurt evaluates the global PE, PP and PVC markets. Tune in to hear:  How the latest news around the globe have been affecting the polymer markets How the market has been in the Turkish market since May How the market dynamics for demand and supply have been for the past two months #Polyethylene #Polypropylene #PVC #Polymers #MarketIn...

In this podcast, our market experts discuss the recent developments in the US biofuels industry and the impact it's having on the specialised tanker market. A look back at the previous core flows, cargoes and vessels that were involved in US imports of biofuels and renewable feedstocks With the US blenders tax credit being replaced with the 45Z tax credit scheme, get insights into what the scheme...

Brazil is the fourth largest fertilizer consumer in the world, but it imports over 80% of all its needs. Policies to boost domestic production seek to reduce the country’s reliance on imports while also curbing carbon emissions. Listen to the conversation between Camila Fontana , deputy bureau chief at the Argus office in Brazil, and Bruno Castro , one of the experts behind the Argus Grains and Fe...

O Brasil é o quarto maior consumidor mundial de fertilizantes, mas importa mais de 80% de suas necessidades. Políticas de estímulo à produção doméstica de fertilizantes sustentáveis almejam aliviar essa dependência e diminuir a pegada de carbono do agronegócio. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argos no Brasil, e Bruno Castro, especialista da publicação Argus Brasi...

Argus’ Erisa Senedem is joined by James Kench and Eilis O'Keefe from Kita to discuss the growing role of insurance in supporting carbon markets. Tune in for expert insights on: Risk types for carbon emission markets Carbon insurance and how it can help mitigate carbon market risks How novel insurance products can help solve “pain points” for the carbon market as it scales Ways insurance can boost...

A polêmica em torno da inadimplência de distribuidoras de combustíveis dentro do programa RenovaBio ganhou força quando a ANP voltou atrás na decisão de publicar a lista com os nomes das devedoras de Cbios. A conciliação entre as dinâmicas de mercado e o descumprimento das metas descarbonizadoras é o tema da conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus Brasil, e Rebecca Gomper...

The transformation of copper trade flows is one of the biggest stories in metals this year. Long known as Dr. Copper for its role as a barometer of global economic health, copper has typically been a stable market—thanks to its diverse supply base and broad industrial demand. But that stability was disrupted by the re-election of Donald Trump and the launch of a Section 232 investigation into US c...

Pine chemicals editor Leonardo Siqueira talks with Steve Williams, VP of Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins, about how tariffs are shaping the C5 hydrocarbon (HCR) and pine chemicals markets, including:    Impacts on pricing, supply and demand balances, and current trade flows. Outlook on what the hydrocarbon resins and pine chemicals markets should expect.  This podcast is delivered by Argus’ chemic...

O aumento da mescla de etanol na gasolina de 27% para 30%, conhecido como E30, deve ampliar a demanda por etanol anidro e diminuir a disponibilidade de matéria-prima para produção do etanol hidratado vendido nos postos. A mudança vem em um contexto de atraso na safra de cana-de-açúcar e clima desfavorável freando a moagem. Ouça a conversa entre as especialistas Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Albuquerq...

Our base oils experts in Sao Paulo, Houston and London discuss the most pressing market developments. Listen to Argus experts for the latest developments in US tariffs, postings and Latin America base oil dynamics. Gabriella Twining (Global Editor - Base Oils ), John Dietrich (Deputy Global Editor - Base Oils) and Julio Viana (Reporter) give some detailed insights: With the pause in tariff announc...

This episode examines how the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through oil markets, driving up prices and altering trade flows. We also explore the ceasefire’s impact, the potential return of Iranian crude, and its implications ahead of the July 6 OPEC+ meeting. Topics Covered: • Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation: How missile strikes and retaliations rattle...

As exportações de açúcar pelas usinas brasileiras na safra 2025-26 devem se acelerar no segundo semestre,  em um contexto de excedente de oferta global. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria Carolina Albuquerque , especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para saber mais sobre as tendências para o complexo sucroalcooleiro.

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s epis...

Middle East conflict has far-reaching implication on oil & LNG markets. In this podcast Xiaoyi Deng, Deputy Editor Nat Gas/LNG and Bob Wigin Senior Reporter Oil Products, unpack implications of this conflict on access to power generation fuels for Egypt and beyond Related products: LNG Daily: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-lng-daily European Natural Gas: https://www.arg...

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s epis...

O conflito entre Israel e Irã já provoca impactos no mercado global de fertilizantes, com ataques a estruturas de produção de gás abalando a cadeia de suprimentos. No Brasil, as compras de nutrientes para a safra 2025-2026 de soja e de milho estão avançando, mas a disponibilidade de produto e o impacto das políticas chinesas nos fosfatados também afetam a dinâmica do mercado. Ouça a conversa entre...

The conflict between Israel and Iran is already having an impact on the global fertilizer market, with attacks on gas production facilities disrupting the supply chain. In Brazil, nutrient purchases for the 2025-2026 soybean and corn crops are moving forward, but product availability and the impact of Chinese policies on phosphates are also affecting market dynamics. Listen to the conversation bet...

Central Asia's vast yet mostly untapped mineral wealth is garnering global attention at a moment of rising competition for critical minerals. The European Union and the United States are increasingly focusing on the raw materials of a region that has often been overlooked. Ellie Saklatvala, Senior Editor of Argus Non-Ferrous Markets, recently discussed the current state of mineral production in Ce...

US-China trade tensions sent shockwaves through the LPG freight markets this spring, triggering route diversions, new trade flows and a surge in freight rates. Uncertainty continues to cloud the market even after a temporary tariff reprieve. Listen to Yohanna Pinheiro, LPG Freight Reporter at Argus, and Freight Editor John Ollett as they unpack how shifting trade dynamics, cautious Chinese buyers,...