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Ahead of COP30, Brazil is positioning itself as a leader of the climate agenda, while moving ahead with increasing ambitions in oil exploration. Can the host of the UN’s convention against global warming strike a balance? Join the talk between Camila Fontana , deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, and Brazil news editor Lucas Parolin , who will be covering the COP30 in Belem in Nov...

Anfitrião da COP30, o Brasil se posiciona como líder na agenda climática, ao mesmo tempo em que avança com ambições crescentes na exploração de petróleo. Entenda as pautas em jogo na convenção da ONU contra o aquecimento global nessa conversa entre Camila Fontana , chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Lucas Parolin , editor de notícias que fará a cobertura da COP30 em Belém, em novemb...

In this episode, James Elliott , VP of Business Development, is joined by Dila Odluyurt , Senior Reporter for Polymers, about the shifting landscape in Turkey’s polyethylene and polypropylene markets. From stockpiling triggered by Middle East tensions to cautious buying amid currency volatility, find out what’s driving sentiment, and what might come next. Key topics discussed: - Why Turkish polyme...

Listen to Argus' analysis of the long steel market, with a particular focus on China. This episode covers: What caused the recent fluctuations in Chinese rebar export prices? How did trade measures affect export sentiment and pricing? What are the market expectations for Chinese rebar and billet exports in the coming months? How did domestic demand trends in August impact export volumes and produc...

In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Harshad Kolpyakwar, Head of Product Management and Energy Solutions at FIS Global, explore how technology is transforming carbon markets and helping address key challenges. Harshad leads the vision and product strategy for Aligne, the FIS Energy Trading Risk and Logistics platform. Aligne is a cloud-native, multi-commodity ETRM that...

As condições climáticas desfavoráveis, com chuvas fora de época e ondas de calor, além das dificuldades na recuperação do solo após queimadas no ano anterior, estão afetando a produtividade da cana-de-açúcar na safra 2025-26 e levando a revisões nas estimativas de moagem, produção de açúcar e etanol. Ouça as especialistas Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Carolina Albuquerque, do relatório Argus Brasil C...

Listen to our market experts as they address the following: Assumptions on Venezuela as addressed in the Americas issue of Argus Asphalt Quarterly Analytics report  Demand outlook in Latin America and the potential impact the 2026 Brazilian election could have on asphalt consumption  Impact of Chevron's reinstated waiver, including what that means for asphalt exports to the US A roundup of the US...

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.  In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers speaks with Alex Dӧll , the newly appointed CEO of the Methanol Institute, to discuss: Alex Dӧll’s background and strategic vision for the Methanol Institute and its global initiatives Key takeaways from the Argus Methanol Forum Updates and tr...

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve.  ...

The podcast discusses the launch and market reception of the new Norwegian crude grade, Johan Castberg highlighting its unique production setup, high-quality characteristics, and pricing dynamics. Despite logistical challenges and premium pricing, the grade is gaining traction among Northwest European refiners due to its favorable refining properties. Three main topics: Introduction and significan...

In this episode, Argus’ Waldemar Jaszczyk discusses the future of clean cooking access in Africa with Daniel Wetzel , the head of the Tracking Sustainable Transitions Unit at the International Energy Agency. Daniel joins to take stock of the progress achieved since last year's summit on the issue, during which $2.2bn in public and private funding was pledged until 2030. Building on recent success,...

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. ...

Gus Vasquez , Editorial manager, is joined on the podcast by, Giovann Rosales , Associate editor for LPG, to break down how China’s tariffs reshaped global LPG flows and reshuffled cargoes across Asia. She also explores Argentina’s growing role as a regional supplier, driven by rising output from Vaca Muerta and new infrastructure. And lastly, they touch on how pricing strategies are evolving as t...

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. I...

El mercado global de gas licuado de petróleo se está reorganizando ante las tensiones comerciales que han impactado los flujos de GLP exportado desde Estados Unidos hacia los principales centros de consumo en Asia. En América Latina, varios países están desarrollando proyectos de infraestructura, y Argentina podría convertirse en un proveedor importante de gas gracias al yacimiento de Vaca Muerta....

O mercado global de gás liquefeito de petróleo vem se reorganizando diante das tensões comerciais que impactaram os fluxos do GLP exportado dos Estados Unidos para os grandes centros consumidores da Ásia. Na América Latina, vários países desenvolvem projetos de infraestrutura e a Argentina pode se tornar uma fornecedora importante de gás a partir do campo de Vaca Muerta. Saiba mais ouvindo a entre...

Listen to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls Join Ellie Saklatvala , global metals editorial lead, as she delves into the antimony market with fellow antimony experts, Cristina Belda , associate editor, and Zach Schumacher , US metals editor, to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls coming from Chi...

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. ...

Latest Driving Discussion episode featuring Benedict George - Editor, Argus European Products, Atishya Nayak - Gasoline Reporter and Jide Tijani - Naphtha Reporter

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve. ...

Most attention on the global gasoline landscape has traditionally been focused on Europe, the US and Singapore, but the Mideast Gulf has been making huge strides in recent years. 2024 saw refining capacity in the Mideast Gulf and Indian Ocean region increase to over 10.5mn b/d from 7.8mn b/d in 2017. And in the same time period, gasoline production grew from 1.7mn b/d to nearly 2.4mn b/d and expor...

Explore the role LPG plays in petrochemicals with Argus VP Sarah Rae and LPG VP, David Appleton. From China’s shifting propylene demand and ethane cracking trends to Europe’s cracker closures and the future of bio-feedstocks, this episode dives into market dynamics, sustainability challenges, and long-term outlooks shaping the global olefins landscape.

In this episode, Hannah Adler, Argus Senior Reporter for biomass, is joined by Audun Sommerli Time, Chief Marketing Officer at NextFuel, to explores how torrefaction technology is creating coal-replacing fuel from alternative feedstocks. Key topics of the podcast include: The commissioning of a new torrefaction factory in Finland, built with Taaleri How NextFuel’s technology turns alternative feed...

In this episode How did Turkish HRC, CRC and HDG exports develop in the first half? What are the expectations for 4Q shipments and pricing? How could Turkey offset a potential drop in EU exports with CBAM on the horizon? Learn more about Argus Global Steel here: https://www-preview.web.argusmedia.tech/en/solutions/products/argus-global-steel?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=organic&utm_campai...

A Rússia forneceu 60% do diesel importado pelo Brasil no primeiro semestre, mas movimentações geopolíticas e comerciais podem impactar esse fluxo. Saiba mais sobre a competitividade do produto russo no mercado brasileiro acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Marcos Mortari, um dos especialistas responsáveis pela publicação Argus Brasil Comb...