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Áreas produtoras de Mato Grosso tiveram perdas de 50pc na produtividade em função da falta de chuvas. O tempo seco também afetou lavouras de outras regiões do Brasil. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Alessandra Mello , editora assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas discutem o o real tamanho desta quebra e como isso afeta as perspectivas para as exp...

Some corn producing areas of Mato Grosso had losses of 50pc in yields because of the lack of rain. The dry weather has also affected crops in other regions of Brazil. Join Camila Dias , Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Alessandra Mello , Deputy Editor for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication. They discuss the real size of this crop failure and how it affects the outlook for Brazilia...

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is causing wide ranging impact across commodity markets, with short and longer-term implications for the world economy.  Join David Fyfe , Chief Economist, Lloyd Thomas , SVP, Consulting and Haik Gugarats , Associate Editor and resident expert on US and international energy policy and politics as they discuss the conflict’s implications for Europe, Ukraine, Russia, US a...

In this exclusive interview, Thomas Kavanagh , Associate Editor, Argus speaks with Ukrainian titanium producer, Velta . Andrey Brodsky, CEO discuss their vertically integrated titanium-production system and long-term strategy for navigating this unprecedented and challenging environment with translation courtesy of Olena Lesnyak , Deputy CEO  

What is the latest in the US fuel oil market? How has the pandemic the crisis in Ukraine has affected the normal ebs and flows of the market? Listen in as Jason Metko , US Spot Ticker reporter, and Kayla Meyertons , US Products editor, provide an overview on what fuel oil is, how the product is used and what the current status is of the fuel oils market and what’s to come.   Links: Check out the D...

Lauren Williamson, VP for Commercial Products, talks to leading chlor-alkali experts George Eisenhauer in Houston, Bernard Law in Kuala Lumpur, and analyst Dhanish Kalayarasu in London, about the launch of Argus Chlor-Alkali Outlook service, including:   • The global outlook and the regions driving change in the next 12 months, including what to watch for in Asia • The methodology, modelling and d...

Buyer reticence over Russian crude volumes has grown ever since the country’s conflict with Ukraine began in late February, leading to a dramatic redirection in flows of the key Urals grade that has reverberated round the world. The situation is likely to intensify over the coming months, as more and more Russian volumes currently locked into long-term contracts will need to find a home.   Learn m...

The European diesel market continues to struggle as we see steep backwardation, lack of liquidity and more companies adding self-sanctions against the use of Russian barrels. With no clear path in sight and major oil companies and trading firms no longer buying Russian diesel cargoes, what does a potential total phase out, if any, look like?  Continuing the discussion that began back in February,...

Para resolver a judicialização sobre os preços de contratos de gás natural com distribuidoras de seis estados, a Petrobras está oferecendo manter os preços de 2021, mas alongar os contratos. Mas isso pode prejudicar a concorrência no mercado de gás?  Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry , editora de Gás Natural e Energia. Elas conversam sobre o impacto da judiciali...

St James, Louisiana, was once the gateway for imported and domestic crude into midcontinent markets. However, as shale production, pipeline reversals and legislation have changed to allow US crude exports, the role of the old hub has changed. St James still has extensive blending operations with service to major US Gulf coast refining capacity, but it is now set to better compete in the US export...

Com a disparada do preço do barril de petróleo em meio aos problemas internacionais, o diesel no Brasil acumula alta significativa ao longo de 2022. Isso vem criando um cenário desafiador para os setores agrícola e de fertilizantes na questão logística, por causa do aumento nos fretes de grãos e de nutrientes.  Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e João Petrini , repórter da publ...

Join Argus VP of business development Jeff Kralowetz and Americas crude editor Gus Vasquez for this podcast on the rapid rise of the WCS Houston price assessment as a benchmark for sour crude throughout the Western Hemisphere, and beyond.  The podcast looks at rising Canadian oil sands production, increased pipeline capacity to the Gulf coast, and the potential for growing competition between Padd...

In this edition of Global LPG Conversations, Argus VP David Appleton and Senior Reporter Jamie Aldridge talk about recent trends and drivers in global LPG freight rates. Learn more about our LPG services, including market news, price assessments and analytical outlooks

Argus Vice President for Global Business Development Muhamad Fadhil talks to the CEO of Nexeo Plastics Paul Tayler about resin demand, global inflation, and sustainability in the chemicals industry. In this exclusive interview with Argus, Paul and Fadhil discuss: How inflation impacts resin demand for Nexeo in the US and globally Rising energy costs in Europe Polymer freight rates The importance o...

This special episode of Metal Movers focuses on the aerospace supply chain and the challenges faced by the industry in the wake of Covid-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Listen in as guest speaker Alex Krutz , Managing Director, Patriot Industrial Partners , explores the supply chain challenges faced by OEMs and Tier 1 – 3 suppliers with host Ellie Saklatvala , Editor, Argus Metals Internation...

O preço do Cbio, o crédito de descarbonização negociado na B3, bateu recorde na faixa de R$101 recentemente, com o apetite de distribuidoras de combustíveis para cumprirem suas metas anuais, enquanto cada vez mais usinas buscam certificação para emitir Cbios. Saiba quais as perspectivas para a equação apertada de oferta e demanda nesse mercado. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil,...

As the US scrambles to replace 60% of its pig iron supply and economic sanctions tighten on Russia, how will the steel industry correct? Listen in as Blake Hurtik , Editorial Manager and Zach Schumacher , Deputy Editor, explore this unprecedented market turn.

Brazilian producers are likely to cut potash usage in the 2022-23 crop more than phosphates and nitrogen use, amid rising global fertilizer prices and tighter global supply. The consensus is that deliveries may decrease by around 10-15pc over the 45.8 million metric tonnes delivered in 2021.   Join Camila Dias , Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Renata Cardarelli , reporter for the Argus Brazil Gr...

Produtores brasileiros devem reduzir o uso de cloreto potássio na safra 2022-23 em maior proporção do que fosfatados e nitrogenados, em um cenário de aumento dos preços globais de fertilizantes e de oferta global mais restrita. Consenso do mercado aponta para redução de 10-15pc ante as 45,8 milhões de t entregues em 2021.  Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Renata Cardarelli ,...

The ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukraine has prompted a need to replace Russian Urals and ESPO. Sour crude demand from Latin America and the US Gulf coast has increased to help fill the gap left by bans on Russian supplies.  As price volatility increases amid geopolitical tensions, Argus also re-launches two Latin American price assessments. Learn more about the Argus Crude report

Join Amy Strahan , Editor of Argus NGL Americas, and Brian O’Rourke , Manager Business Development NGLs and Olefins, for a discussion of US petrochemical consumption of propane, and the corresponding impact on North American propane markets. Amy and Brian will discuss current petrochemical demand, the changes in industry consumptions patterns over the last several years, and how those changes have...

With the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is there enough feedstock to cover the market? What geographic areas represent new opportunities? In this podcast, Amandeep Parmar , Argus net zero editor with Sami Jauhiainen, VP for renewable aviation in APAC, discuss in more depth the main challenges and opportunities for SAF producers. Touching topics from feedstock procurement, new...

A PetroReconcavo é uma das petroleiras a se lançar no novo mercado de gás e buscar novos negócios, com a compra de novos ativos e assinatura de contratos de suprimento de gás no mercado livre. Junte-se a Flávia Pierry , Editora de Gás Natural e Eletricidade da Argus no Brasil, e João Vitor Moreira , diretor de Regulação e Novos Negócios da empresa. Eles conversam sobre o panorama da Petrorecôncavo...

Tune in as Siew Hua Seah , Global Editor – Argus Ferrous Markets, Lora Stoyanova , Deputy Editor, Argus Ferrous Markets, and Elena Grebiniuk , Senior Reporter share how EU buyers are shifting their procurement strategy in the face of the Russian steel import ban.

This episode is driven by data and insight from Argus Global Steam Cracker Economics, a global monthly report and downloadable dataset. The service outlines cost and margin advantages of various feedstocks being cracked into ethylene by region, including a three-month forecast.  Listening to this episode will give you insights into: The impact of energy price volatility on chemical production econ...