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  O Mercosul vem tentando reduzir sua dependência de fertilizantes importados, ao mesmo tempo em que abre espaço para alternativas mais verdes. Para além da segurança do abastecimento, os países do bloco se movem em direção a fertilizantes de baixo carbono, inclusive aqueles produzidos com hidrogênio renovável. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Bruno Castro, responsável por precificação de...

  Mercosur countries are trying to reduce their reliance on imported fertilizers while also paving the way for greener alternatives. Beyond supply security, countries in the bloc are moving toward low‑carbon fertilizers, including those produced using renewable hydrogen. Learn more by following the conversation between Bruno Castro, responsible for fertilizer pricing at Argus in São Paulo, and Pam...

This week on Strait Talk, we’re taking a closer look at the intersection of geopolitics and oil flows. We’ll explore how tensions involving Israel and Lebanon are complicating the prospects of a US–Iran deal, and why that matters for the broader region. We’ll also break down the latest on crude exports from the Middle East Gulf — how much is moving, where it’s going, and what it signals for the gl...

Dila Odluyurt, senior reporter, covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC markets speaks about:Listen to our Global PE, PP and PVC markets evaluation, with focus on Turkish market How is the Turkish market doing our last update in March How the lowering prices affected the market dynamics How demand has been for the past 3 months What is the current situation in the market

Is Iran losing control of the strait of Hormuz, or is it simply moving towards a softer, gentler approach to running it? In this episode, we're examining the evolving relationship between the United States and Iran following the recently signed memorandum of understanding, and what it could mean for energy flows, regional stability and crude markets across the Middle East. Recent reporting indicat...

O Brasil está se consolidando como um potencial líder global na produção de combustível sustentável de aviação, alavancando refinarias com apoio governamental, abundantes recursos de matérias-primas e um mandato de mescla diferenciado. No México, estão previstos investimentos em infraestrutura para posicionar o país como comercializador regional de SAF. Saiba mais sobre o cenário do SAF na América...

Brazil is establishing itself as a potential global leader in sustainable aviation fuel production, leveraging state-backed refineries, abundant feedstock resources, and a distinct blending mandate. In Mexico, infrastructure investments are planned to position the country as a regional SAF marketer. Learn more about the SAF landscape in Latin America by listening to this conversation between Camil...

Brasil se está consolidando como un posible líder mundial en la producción de combustible sostenible de aviación, aprovechando refinerías respaldadas por el gobierno, abundantes recursos de materias primas y un mandato de mezcla diferenciado. En México, se están planificando inversiones en infraestructura para posicionar al país como un comercializador regional de SAF. Conozca más sobre el panoram...

In this episode of the Biomass Beat podcast, Argus’ senior reporter Hannah Adler speaks with Michael Wild, president of the International Biomass Torrefaction and Carbonisation Council (IBTC) to unpack what’s really shaping the next phase of torrefied biomass and take a developer-focused look at where the industry stands, and where it’s heading next.     Listeners can expect to hear:    How the to...

  As importações de gasolina por portos das regiões Sul e Sudeste aumentou nos últimos meses, mudando dinâmicas de abastecimento e arbitragem. O movimento ampliou a liquidez à vista em Santos e Paranaguá e a necessidade de indicadores de preços nas transações do combustível nacionalizado nesses portos. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Maria Carolina Albuquerque, colaboradora da publicação...

  Europe’s electricity grids are under intense pressure from producers, consumers and policymakers to keep pace with the energy transition. Despite unprecedented investment and concentration on network supply chains, the issue seems set to persist through the decades.   In this episode of Power Dispatch, Argus European Electricity Senior Reporter Daniel Craig speaks with UK specialist Tim Santonas...

A fragile peace, a reopening of the world’s most critical oil artery, and a 60-day window that could reshape global energy dynamics. In this episode of Strait Talk, we dive into the newly signed US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding — a deal aimed at halting hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and setting the stage for wider negotiations on sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme. Is this a...

Listen to the latest episode of Metal Movers to gain insight into the Indonesian policies and global disruptions shaping the nickel and aluminium markets. Find out more: Nickel market tightening and its impact on prices Policy uncertainty in Indonesia Power competition between nickel and aluminium Geopolitical tension pose risks to feedstock supply

Farmers in Brazil are preparing for the arrival of El Niño in the coming months. The weather pattern affects the country’s main producing regions in different ways, but poses threats to crop output and yields. Learn more by listening to the conversation between Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers report, and Nathalia Giannetti, a contributor to this publication and...

Agricultores se preparam para a chegada do El Niño nos próximos meses. O fenômeno climático afeta as principais regiões produtoras do País de formas diferentes, mas traz ameaças à produção e ao rendimento das lavouras. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Renata Cardarelli, editora do Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Nathalia Giannetti, colaboradora desta publicação e do relatório global...

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.  In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers talks with Dave McCaskill , Argus VP of Methanol and Derivatives on: Impact of the Iran–US peace agreement on the methanol industry Potential for softer pricing in Asia and slower declines in the Atlantic basin A longer-term outlook for the gl...

In this episode, Michael Ball , editor of Air Daily speaks with carbon reporter Ida Balakrishna as she examines the recent surge in RGGI allowance prices and the market forces driving unprecedented volatility. The discussion explores how Virginia’s earlier-than-expected return is raising supply concerns, alongside rising emissions, growing data center-driven power demand, and shifting compliance s...

In this episode, George Maher-Bonnett (Deputy Editor — European Products Report) speaks with Josh Michalowski (Reporter — European Diesel & Gasoil) and Gabriella Twining (Global Editor — Base Oils and Waxes) about the refining tug-of-war between diesel and base oils. They discuss how record diesel cracks have been driving refiners’ decisions, how supply resilience is masking structural risks,...

  Podcast description:   The biomass industry is increasingly partaking in conversations around carbonised biomass, but confusion still arises over which term is the correct one, and what each term means.   In this episode of the Biomass Beat, host Hannah Adler speaks with Chris Wiberg of Biomass Energy Lab (BEL) to unpack the complexities behind biocoal, biocarbon, biochar and charcoal, exploring...

  La guerra en Medio Oriente fragmentó el mercado global de gasolina y creó dinámicas regionales de precios distintas. Los compradores de combustible en América Latina y en otras regiones se ven obligados a gestionar mejor sus riesgos con herramientas de arbitraje geográfico y de calidad, como los escaladores de RVP y octanaje. Escuche las discusiones sobre estas tendencias entre Nazareno Ferrero,...

  The war in the Middle East fragmented the global gasoline market and created distinct regional pricing dynamics. Fuel buyers in Latin America and beyond are forced to better manage their risks with geographic and quality arbitrage tools, like RVP and octane scalers. To learn more, listen to this conversation between Nazareno Ferrero, Argus Senior Business Development Manager based in Buenos Aire...

  A guerra no Oriente Médio fragmentou o mercado global de gasolina e criou dinâmicas regionais de precificação distintas. Compradores de combustível na América Latina e em outras regiões são forçados a gerenciar melhor seus riscos com ferramentas de arbitragem geográfica e de qualidade, como os escaladores de RVP e octanagem.  Ouça as discussões sobre essas tendências entre Nazareno Ferrero, gere...

This podcast explores how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global tanker markets, with a focus on both crude and clean petroleum product (CPP) shipping. The discussion focuses on the impact of the US–Iran war on freight rates, trade flows, vessel movements, supply chains, and the outlook for tanker markets in Asia and globally.

On this week’s Strait Talk, we dive into the geopolitical headwinds facing a US–Iran deal, with Israel and Lebanon at the centre of the challenge.