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As vendas de etanol estão disparando, enquanto o consumo de gasolina recua, em uma dinâmica que marca uma mudança no mercado de combustíveis automotivos, na esteira dos reajustes de preços aplicados pela Petrobras em suas refinarias. A produção de gasolina cresce, com o excedente sendo exportado, além de suprir o mercado interno. O editor da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, Amance Boutin , e...

This episode explores the drivers behind the ongoing volatility in VLGC freight, where recent moves in rates could be mistaken for an echocardiogram. How will Panama canal delays and LPG fleet growth shape the costs of shipping LPG in the winter season and beyond? Featuring Argus’ Freight Reporter Yohanna Pinheiro and Global Head of Freight, Alex Younevitch

In this latest episode, Argus' RINS/biofuels reporter, Matthew Cope, joins Argus’ blendstocks reporter, Jason Metko, to discuss the D4 and D6 markets moving conversely to D3.

O ciclo da safra 2022-23 no Brasil registrou produção recorde de soja e milho, o que poderia estimular valores de frete também elevados, em função de uma maior demanda pelo serviço de transporte. Entretanto, com os baixos preços das commodities, a comercialização da safra foi lenta, levando a um escoamento mais vagaroso. O repórter sênior da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, João Petr...

A tale of two markets, U.S. is seeing low demand and an oversupply of asphalt; while Latin America, especially Argentina, is seeing increased imports and increased demand of asphalt.  Join Argus experts as they breakdown the market drivers for asphalt and what the outlook for prices are the rest of this year and beyond.

Os custos logísticos representam uma parcela considerável na conta das distribuidoras de combustíveis, que dependem muito do modal rodoviário para movimentar seus produtos em todo o Brasil. Com o encarecimento do diesel B na bomba e grandes variações regionais de preços e de disponibilidade de produto, distribuidoras e transportadores enfrentam desafios constantes para mobilizar suas frotas de man...

Hear Argus’ analysis of phosphates and potash market developments, with a spotlight on Indian subsidies and their impact on both markets. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor, Julia Campbell , Editor - Argus Potash and Tom Hampson , Reporter – Phosphates as they discuss these topics and more in the third episode of the Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: Indian subsidie...

On this episode, US downstream Reporter, Nathan Risser, and Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, dive into recent US refinery news; from maintenance to quarterly earnings, and give a preview on how 2023 might end within the industry. 

Si bien las mayores economías en América Latina dependen de sus exportaciones de combustibles fósiles como el petróleo y el carbón, éstas tienen que adaptar sus políticas económicas para evitar que la temperatura media global exceda los 1.5C acordado bajo el acuerdo de Paris. Sin embargo, así como cada cabeza es un mundo, cada país de la región tiene un plan y una visión distinta. Acompañe a Sergi...

The Brazilian region commonly known as Matopiba registered an impressive boost of soybean productions between the 2012-13 and 2022-23 crops, becoming a new important producing oilseed hub for the country. But the next 2023-24 cycle could be challenging for the region’s soy crop and interrupt the series of successive production records registered over the past few seasons. Join Camila Dias , Argus...

The Brazilian region known as Matopiba experienced impressive increases in soybean production between the 2012-13 and 2022-23 harvests, becoming seen as a new important oilseed producing hub in the country. However, the 2023-24 cycle could be challenging for culture in the region and interrupt the series of successive records recorded over recent seasons. Join Camila Dias , director of Argus in Br...

Nitrogen fertilizer market activity is poised to continue reduced in Argentina, where farmers may switch corn acreage to soybeans, as soybeans' cost of production is lower than corn. Ammonium sulphate purchases are expected to intensify in October in Paraguay to supply corn crop fertilizer needs. Join Camila Dias , Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Renata Cardarelli , Deputy Editor for the Argus B...

A atividade no mercado de nitrogenados deve continuar reduzida na Argentina, onde agricultores poderão substituir a área plantada de milho por soja, já que o custo de produção da oleaginosa é inferior ao do grão. No Paraguai, negócios de sulfato de amônio devem se intensificar em outubro para atender às necessidades para a safra de milho. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Ren...

Join our experts David Appleton and Giulia Squadrin as they discuss biopropane market trends and dynamics as Argus prepares to launch a new daily price assessment to expand its coverage of the European hydrotreated biofuels market.  

Senior Editor of US products, David Ruisard, joins Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, in this new episode

Argus C5 and hydrocarbon resins expert Steve Williams discusses capacity growth and operating rates for hydrocarbon based tackifier production, including:  The exceptional capacity growth for hydrocarbon based tackifiers during the 2018-25 period Recent and upcoming capacity additions highlighting the growth in China  The dramatic changes in hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier capacity since 2018 ...

Hear Argus’ analysis of sulphuric acid supply, demand and the short-term outlook as unexpected demand from OCP, spot price developments in Chile and 2024 contract negotiations shape a vital period for the global sulphuric acid market. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor and  Liliana Minton , Editor – Sulphuric Acid as they discuss these topics and more in the first episode of our new bi-weekly podcast...

Em junho, o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) decidiu por uma série de mudanças na chamada Lei dos Motoristas, que definiu regras para os motoristas profissionais e estabeleceu normas sobre a jornada de trabalho para o setor. Porém, existe uma grande preocupação do setor logístico, especialmente de grãos e fertilizantes, de que isso provoque uma alta significativa dos custos. A diretora da Argus no B...

Senior Reporter for methanol and MTBE, Steven McGinn, and Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, recap a very busy summer in the MTBE world, and how the market may finish the remainder of 2023. 

Hear Argus’ analysis of sulphuric acid supply, demand and the short-term outlook as unexpected demand from OCP, spot price developments in Chile and 2024 contract negotiations shape a vital period for the global sulphuric acid market. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Lili Minton, Editor – Sulphuric Acid as they discuss these topics and more in the first episode of our new Fertilizer Matters podca...

In this episode, David Appleton, Esther Phua and Frances Goh discuss the current market situation in LPG in Asia-Pacific, focusing on how the Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) segment is performing and whether what the potential impact of overcapacity will be in 2024

Com a importação de cerca de 85pc dos adubos necessários, a geopolítica é o primeiro entrave enfrentado pelo mercado brasileiro de fertilizantes. Fretes marítimos, transporte rodoviário e armazenamento são outras questões em constante discussão no setor. Além de debates antigos, novos temas estão em pauta, como redução da pegada de carbono, uso de tecnologia, participação de empresas internacionai...

Argus’ aromatics and fuels and octane experts Simon Palmer and Roel Salazar talk to Jeff Eickholt about: The increased demand for aromatic octane components in the U.S. during 2022 and what has changed since The impact on the recovery of aromatics products for chemicals The knock-on impact on other components like MTBE The repercussions overseas and the outlook for 2024

Distribuidores lidam com oferta limitada de diesel nos portos brasileiros e ofertas de venda em níveis elevados em relação ao produto comercializado nas refinarias estatais, resultado da crescente demanda pelo produto e da diminuição das importações em julho. Camila Dias , diretora da Argus Brasil e Gabrielle Moreira , editora-assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, falam da busca acir...

What does the supply and demand outlook look like? What impacts do sanctions have?  Argus experts, Irina Vinogradova, Keyvan Hedvat, and James Fernandes provide an overview on the outlook for the bitumen markets in Europe and Africa.  Learn more about the Argus Asphalt Annual 2023 Check out our weekly pricing report, Argus Bitumen