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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...

RINS reporter Matthew Cope, and Blendstocks reporter and host Jason Metko, discuss what eRINS and SRE's are, their recent movements within the market, and preview a big announcement from the EPA later this June. 

El aumento del volumen de diésel ruso en Brasil trae una serie de impactos a las negociacionesdel producto en los puertos de ese país que afecta los planes de los importadores brasileños, pero también el mercado de América Latina en su conjunto. La llegada de diésel ruso a Brasil incluso tiene afectaciones en el mercado de Estados Unidos. Acompañe a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios...

Equinor, Petrobras e Repsol Sinopec recentemente anunciaram a decisão de investimento do campo BM-C-33, que pode fornecer 16mn m³/d de gás natural. Junto com outros novos projetos, a Petrobras afirma que o Brasil terá um “choque de gás”. Mas a realidade pode ser bem menos animadora para os consumidores. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry , editora de Gás Natural...

Chlor-Alkali experts George Eisenhauer , Bernard Law and Stephanie Koenig talk to Lauren Williamson , VP, Product, about the long-term fundamentals of the caustic soda market, including: Policy impact on battery demand and what that means for the North American supply chain Where European opportunities lie among continued optimisation processes and net zero targets How Northeast Asia's role will c...

MTBE expert Roel Salazar talks to Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, about the outlook for MTBE, including:  Current trends and their effect on the MTBE market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months  How Argus approaches its 5-year MTBE forecast  Where additional MTBE from a new Texas MTBE-ETBE unit might be absorbed and the challenges U.S. industry might face with that  Other key factors ind...

Chlor-Alkali experts George Eisenhauer and Bernard Law talk to Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, about the outlook for chlor-alkali, including  Current trends and their effect on the chlor-alkali market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months  How Argus approaches its 5-year chlor-alkali forecast and what industry should be looking out for The top The top three factors Argus is focusing on fo...

On this episode, US Downstream reporter Nathan Risser sits down with Jason Metko to talk over the changes within the domestic refinery landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those changes will affect road fuel consumers during the 2023 summer driving season. 

Listen to Argus experts Alfonso Berrocal and Giulia Squadrin as they discuss the latest developments of the SAF spot market, the role of biofuels tickets, and recent updates on the EU-wide SAF mandate set to kick-in in less than two years.

Has the Polish LPG industry reduced its dependency on Russia? How have price volatility and supply disruptions impacted demand? Should the market expect another year of logistical bottlenecks? In this episode of Global LPG conversations, David Appleton, VP LPG, and LPG reporter Waldemar Jaszczyk try to answer those questions and more as they closely examine the market's attempts to juggle supply s...

Polyolefins expert Terry Glass talks to Amanda Richardson about the outlook for polyolefins, including:  Current trends and their effect on the polyolefins market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months  How Argus approaches its 5-year forecast and what industry should be looking out for  Asian, and especially Chinese capacity additions and what that means for rationalization and trade flow...

Listen as olefins expert Craig Barry talks to @manda Richardson about the outlook for olefins, including:  Whether we’ve reached the bottom of the market  How the market will absorb recent and upcoming capacity additions   The impact of decarbonization in circularity initiatives on the market  

O governo restabeleceu o período de 12 meses até dezembro de cada ano para comprovação das metasdo Renovabio, praticamente dando início à agenda de fortalecimento da Política Nacional deBiocombustíveis. Receio sobre o cenário de oferta de Cbios em 2024 e conversas de fundos parafomentar a liquidez do mercado estão no radar de produtores de biocombustíveis e distribuidoras decombustíveis. Junte-se...

On this latest episode, Argus US Midcontinent reporter, Zach Appel, and Blendstocks reporter and host Jason Metko discuss the latest events in the region; specifically lingering refinery issues, and an earlier-than-normal spring planting season.

Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, talks to Angie Joe, VP, Crude C4 and Derivatives, about the Argus Butadiene Outlook:  Current trends and their affect on the butadiene market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months  How Argus approaches its 5-year forecast and what industry should be looking out for  What Northeast Asia capacity additions means for global trade flows  Other key factors indus...