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In this episode of the Biomass Beat podcast series, Argus' Hannah Adler speaks with Sarah Crow , CEO of New March Strategies, to discuss how the US biomass sector is responding to newly revised SBP risk ratings. They explore what these changes mean for forest owners, biomass producers, and the supply chains that link them.  Tune in to hear insights on:  What the new SBP risk rating revisions mean ...

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Fuels and Octane consultant Roel Salazar and Dave McCaskill, VP of Methanol & Derivatives discuss: Methanol market headlines during the first 2 months of 2026. China MTO production and outlook Methanol derivative demand and challenges. Iranian methanol production G...

Os combustíveis sintéticos se destacam como uma rota promissora para alcançar zero emissões líquidas de gases de efeito estufa no transporte marítimo até 2050. Natália Coelho, colaboradora do relatório Argus Marine Fuels, e Pâmela Machado, que cobre hidrogênio e derivados, discutem as oportunidades e desafios em torno desses combustíveis limpos, incluindo o recente adiamento da votação sobre preci...

Synthetic fuels stand out as a promising pathway toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport by 2050. Natalia Coelho, a contributor to the Argus Marine Fuels report, and Pamela Machado, who covers hydrogen and derivatives, discuss the opportunities and challenges surrounding these clean fuels, including the recent postponement of the International Maritime Organization...

Los combustibles sintéticos se destacan como una vía prometedora para alcanzar emisiones netas cero de gases de efecto invernadero en el transporte marítimo para 2050. Natalia Coelho, colaboradora del informe Argus Marine Fuels, y Pamela Machado, quien cubre el hidrógeno y derivados, analizan las oportunidades y desafíos en torno a estos combustibles limpios, incluida la reciente postergación de l...

As part of our 5-part series looking into the outlook for refined products in 2026, this episode takes a deep dive into the global gasoline market. The global gasoline market saw unseasonable strength in the final quarter of 2025, and this episode breaks down what’s behind it. We also discuss how EV adoption, policy shifts, and blending mandates are reshaping demand across key regions, assess the...

In this episode, our market experts examine how shifting trade flows, growing shipping uncertainty and evolving supply dynamics are reshaping the global bitumen landscape in 2026. Importers across Asia are navigating longer voyage times, tighter vessel availability and escalating freight costs, all of which are creating greater unpredictability in securing prompt cargoes. The discussion also delve...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of what’s driving China’s green ammonia production expansion, the Chinese projects leading this growth, where China could export green ammonia to, planned expansion of Chinese ports and tank capacity into 2027, how green ammonia could be priced and the potential impact of premiums and CBAM. Join Huijun Yao , Editor – Fertilizers and Dinise Chng , Senior Reporter – Fe...

In this episode, Vulcan Energy CEO Cris Moreno joins Argus reporters Chris Welch and Avinash Govind to discuss the company’s latest progress at its Lionheart project in southwest Germany, following the start of new geothermal drilling activity to support Phase One development in Landau.   Key topics include: Scaling from pilots to full scale DLE and electrolysis Drilling outcomes at LSC 1A and 1B,...

Huge US propane inventories and the outlook for Chinese LPG demand were top of mind at Argus’ LPG forum in February. Peter Wilton, Argus’ editor of International LPG in London, joins US NGLs editor Amy Strahan in this podcast to discuss trends and the global outlook discussed in this week’s LPG presentations in Houston. 

Ongoing tensions in the Red Sea are diverting tanker vessels away from the Suez Canal. Erika Tsirikou and Josh Michalowski break down the latest developments and what they mean for clean tanker and diesel markets. Key Points  Prospect of a return to Suez Canal in 2026 Effect on clean LR1 and LR2 rates Impact on European middle distillate markets of return to Suez

In this episode, Emmanuel Proença , chief executive of London-listed lithium miner Savannah Resources, spoke with Chris Welch , reporter for Argus Battery Materials, about a possible refining partnership with Portugal's Lifthium Energy, which it said it expects to announce in the coming weeks. The conversation also explores the cost competitiveness of its Barroso mine, a definitive feasibility stu...

Part of a 5-part podcast series looking at the outlook of the refined products market in 2026

  Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the ammonium sulphate (AS) market with a focus on China as the world’s largest exporter, covering why demand is growing in Southeast Asia and Europe, preferred grades, price and premium trends, product substitution to ammonium chloride and the impact of CBAM. We also introduce the new Argus caprolactum grade Ammonium Sulphate fob China daily price assessment. Jo...

A captura de Nicolás Maduro pelos EUA mudou a dinâmica do mercado de petróleo venezuelano, inserindo barris antes sancionados no mercado global e pressionando preços de óleos pesados na América Latina. Conrado Mazzoni, gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios da Argus, conversa com João Scheller, especialista em petróleo da Argus, sobre como esses fluxos podem afetar Colômbia, Equador, Brasil e o Go...

South Korea’s LNG market in December 2025 was shaped by fluctuating demand signals, short-lived weather-driven buying, strategic LNG cargo diversions, and strong momentum in the LNG shipbuilding sector. Market participants continued to weigh inventory levels, fuel-switching economics, and rising import costs amid geopolitical and currency pressures.

Welcome to Argus Korea Commodities Insights, your go-to source for the latest developments shaping South Korea’s energy, industrial, and trade sectors. Today we’re diving into the key stories since January 1, 2026. Let’s get started.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the ammonium sulphate (AS) market in Brazil, covering why demand is growing, how AS and urea fit in Brazilian crop nutrition, why AS imports overtook urea in 2025 and key price and demand trends globally and in Brazil. We also introduce the new Argus compacted Ammonium Sulphate cfr Brazil daily price assessment. Join Harry Minihan, Global Editor – Nitrogen, Upasru...

Os fluxos de diesel russo para o mercado brasileiro voltaram com força total neste início de 2026. Mas será que esse protagonismo veio para ficar? Acompanhe a conversa entre Marcos Mortari, um dos responsáveis pela publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Amance Boutin, gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios da Argus. 

Russian diesel has made a comeback in Brazil at the start of 2026. But is this renewed dominance here to stay? Listen to this conversation between Marcos Mortari, who works for the Argus Brazil Motor Fuels publication, and Argus Business Development Manager Amance Boutin. 

Faraday Institution CEO, Professor Martin Freer, speaks with Chris Welch , reporter for Argus Battery Materials, about the evidence behind the UK Gigafactory Commission’s new report, entitled ‘Britain’s Battery Future’. Freer notes that while the Commission does not favour one chemistry over another, Europe’s lack of LFP manufacturing represents a genuine opportunity for local investment if LFP is...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of China’s phosphate export market, focusing on DAP and MAP quotas, NP and NPS exports, the decline in phosphate exports, changing regional trade flows, when exports could be resumed, impact of the sulphur price rally and China’s phosphate production capacity outlook. Join Huijun Yao , Editor – Asia Fertilizers and Johann Jing, Market Analyst, Phosphate, Potash and N...

In this episode, Hannah Adler , Senior Reporter on the biomass desk, explores developments in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and how it can be implemented in the biomass sphere. She’s joined by Jon Cartlidge , Commercial Director at Battelle, to discuss: Why Battelle moved into carbon storage after decades as a nonprofit research leader. Which sectors—like ethanol, biofuels, and heavy industry—a...

O Brasil é o terceiro maior produtor mundial e o segundo maior exportador de farelo de soja. A Argus está lançando um indicador de diferenciais portuários para o farelo em Paranaguá, auxiliando a tomada de decisão por esmagadoras e outros participantes dos mercados de grãos e proteínas dentro e fora do país. Saiba mais acompanhando essa conversa entre Renata Cardarelli, responsável pela publicação...

Brazil is the third-largest producer and the second-largest exporter of soybean meal. Argus is launching a port differentials indicator for soybean meal in Paranagua, supporting decision-making for crushers and other participants in the grain and protein markets in Brazil and abroad. Learn more by following this conversation between Renata Cardarelli, who is in charge of the Argus Brazil Grains an...