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Sanctions on Russia have disrupted crude oil trade and escalated political pleas for additional sources of supply to cover a period of increasing fundamental supply/demand uncertainties.  Stephen Jones , SVP Oil Markets Strategy and Chief Economist David Fyfe explore the supply losses, the coming strategic stock releases and what might come next. Learn more about the Argus Crude report

Hydrogen & Future Fuels podcasts are back!  William Rowe Founder and CEO of Octopus Hydrogen joins Tim Hard , SVP Energy Transition at Argus, to discuss distributed vs centralised hydrogen production models, moving projects from excel to production and an ‘easy-to-abate’ sector – city construction sites. Get complimentary access to Argus Hydrogen and Future Fuels Service Learn more about Argus’ na...

Os diferenciais portuários no paper market de Paranaguá atingiram valores recordes no mês de março e seguem pressionados no mês de abril. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Alessandra Mello , editora assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes . Elas conversam sobre o que vem influenciando este mercado e quais as tendências para 2022. Fique por dentro de tudo o...

Argus Crude deputy editor Nicola de Sanctis joins James Gooder in this episode to discuss how the disruptions to and redirections of Russian supply are affecting that other great swing producing region — West Africa. We also give an update on changes to our pricing methodology for a couple of Nigerian crude assessments, and where to find them. Argus publishes more West Africa crude prices than any...

How exactly is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made? What feedstocks are used and through which processes?  Listen in as SAF market experts Bea O’Kelly and Giulia Squadrin go into more detail about how SAF is made, the different pathways and feedstocks that are most commonly used to produce the bio-jet and listen as they question whether there is enough feedstock production to meet the growing dem...

Argus Vice President for Global Business Development Muhamad Fadhil talks to Tricon Energy’s President and CEO Ignacio Torras and Chief Sustainability Officer Elizabeth Carlson about sustainability in the chemicals industry.  In this exclusive interview with Argus, Ignacio and Elizabeth discuss: How sustainability and ESG impact Tricon and its global customers Tricon’s future plans for sustainabil...

Desde o início do conflito entre Rússia e Ucrânia, importadores lidam com a limitação de diesel disponível para embarque na costa do Golfo Americano e buscam produto em fontes como Golfo Pérsico, oeste da África e Índia, que requerem prazos de entrega mais longos.  Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Gabrielle Moreira, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis. Elas conve...

In this episode of Global LPG Conversations, Argus’ VP for Crude and African Markets, James Gooder , talks to David Appleton , VP Business Development LPG, about developments in LPG in Africa, as well as the impact of the recent surge in prices on-demand on the continent.   Learn more about our LPG services, including market news, price assessments and analytical outlooks

Covid lockdowns threaten to crush Chinese short term oil consumption, adding another layer of complexity to a market plagued by sky-high prices in the wake of sanctions.  Some 200mn Chinese oil consumers were put under mobility restrictions of varying severity this month, as China faced its most significant spike in Covid cases since early-2020.  This threatens to eliminate a large component of th...

The European diesel market continues to see challenging times as the market struggles through loss of liquidity, self-sanctioning due to the conflict in Ukraine, high freight costs, and overall market uncertainty.   Diesel is still moving through Europe at a normal rate despite the conflict in Ukraine, but prices indicate tight supply. What is causing this and what is the answer to Europe’s diesel...

What exactly is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)? How is it derived and how is it priced?   Listen in as SAF market experts Bea O’Kelly and Louise Burke break down the fast-growing SAF market and provide an overview of how SAF is produced, the differences between SAF and renewable diesel/HVO, market fundamentals, and pricing mechanisms.  

Com a abertura mais profunda do mercado de eletricidade, permitindo a portabilidade de conta de energia elétrica, o setor precisa de alterações e modernizações em seus regramentos. Esse debate está em fase final no Congresso Nacional. Junte-se a Camila Dias , diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry , Editora de Gás Natural e Eletricidade. Elas debatem o tema e seus desdobramentos.  Quer ficar...

The phosphate market has had to contend with the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing Chinese export restrictions. Meanwhile, there is growing interest in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and the opportunities this presents to phosphate rock and phosphoric acid producers.  New DAP Indian capacity and new phosphate rock projects will also impact the market. Claira Lloyd , Phospha...

This latest Weight of Freight episode provides a shipowner’s perspective on current clean tanker market fundamentals, ‘self-sanctioning’ Russian oil, and how elevated bunker prices have affected trading. d’Amico Tankers CFO Carlos Balestra di Mottola joins Argus Freight Reporter Michael Connolly to discuss the impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global clean tanker market and how...

David Appleton , VP Business Development LPG, and Esther Phua, Senior Editor Singapore, discuss the Argus Ningbo Index , the drive behind its launch, and the key differences with the Argus Far East Index . They touch on contracts in the current market to conclude with the risk management tools and new opportunities arising from this new index.    Learn more about our LPG services , including marke...

Após a abertura de capital em julho de 2021, a empresa do agronegócio 3tentos investe na expansão dos negócios e estuda diversificar sua atuação. Junte-se a Alexandre Melo, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis , e Luiz Osório Dumoncel, presidente da 3tentos. Eles conversam sobre o crescimento no país e planos de produzir etanol de milho no futuro.   Fique por dentro de tudo o que acont...

Government sanctions on Russia and self-sanctioning by companies have altered global oil, coal and grain trade flows. But what impact has that had on freight rates?  In this Weight of Freight podcast, Argus freight reporter Michael Connolly interviews VesselsValue analysts Vivek Srivastava and Ynes Benotmane about how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted freight rates and trade flows f...

Join Sarah Rae , Vice President of Olefins, Polymers & Derivatives, Kristen Mueller , Principal for LPG Consulting, and Toong Shien Lee , Olefins specialist and Editorial manager based in Shanghai, to discuss the rapid expansion of PDH capacity around the globe and the implications for propane demand. They will also touch upon profitability in the propylene sector and factors driving utilisation r...

This episode covers silicon carbide with a focus on decarbonisation across electrified industries.  Tune in as Caroline Messecar, Senior Reporter - Rare Earths and Electronic Metals, quizzes Exawatt CEO, Simon Price and Adam Dawson, Senior Research Analyst, on this crucial semiconductor material.  Sign up for our free Argus Metals Market Highlights

James Elliott talks to leading MTBE expert Roel Salazar , and lead analyst Cassidy Staggers , about the Argus MTBE Outlook: Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months Expansion projects and regulatory policies that could affect prices and trade flows Information or visuals with deep relevance to the market How we forecast 24 months ahead Insights to help subscribers make better...

Lauren Williamson , VP for Commercial Products, talks to leading methanol expert Dave McCaskill , and lead analyst Cassidy Staggers about the Argus Methanol Outlook: Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months Expansion projects and regulatory policies that could affect prices and trade flows Information or visuals with deep relevance to the market How we forecast 24 months ahea...

James Elliott talks to leading benzene expert Simon Palmer , and lead analyst Jason Faulk , about the Argus Benzene Outlook: Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months Expansion projects and regulatory policies that could affect prices and trade flows Information or visuals with deep relevance to the market How we forecast 24 months ahead Insights to help subscribers make bette...

O governo brasileiro lançou no início de março o plano nacional de fertilizantes, que busca reduzir a dependência da importação de fertilizantes, em meio a apreensões sobre a alta de preços no mercado global e a restrições de exportações de importantes produtores globais.  O plano trabalha com distintos cenários para a redução da dependência da importação de nitrogenados, fosfatados e cloreto de p...

Brazil launched the fertilizer plan in early March to reduce the share of fertilizer it sources from imports, amid concerns on global market rising prices and restrictions on major global producer exports.  The plan projects different scenarios to reduce nitrogen, phosphates and potash imports dependency by 2050.  Join Camila Dias , Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Renata Cardarelli , reporter fo...

James Elliott talks to leading toluene and xylenes expert Anjani Singh, and lead analyst Jason Faulk , about the Argus Toluene and Xylenes Outlook: Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months Expansion projects and regulatory policies that could affect prices and trade flows Information or visuals with deep relevance to the market How we forecast 24 months ahead Insights to help...