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Key topics covered in the podcast: · Is scrap demand in South Asia shifting toward DRI and other feedstocks? · Why have Turkish mills booked strong tonnage for January loading? · What’s next for North African scrap demand heading into early 2025? · Could CBAM reshape global scrap flows in the longer term?

COP30 pushed the clean cooking crisis in Africa higher up the global agenda. US-based non-profit the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has played a central role lifting the issue from international fringes and helping to tackle the financing and policy barriers faced in shifting to cleaner fuels, particularly LPG.  In this episode, Argus' Waldemar Jaszczyk spoke with CCA chief of staff and chief extern...

  In November 2025 market participants gathered at the annual Argus Road Fuels Europe Conference in Munich (Germany). Listen to this podcast to discover some of the top takeaways:   Impact of geopolitics on supply into Europe over last couple of years. Product supply kept tight by unplanned refinery outages, planned maintenance works and permanent closures. Cracks across all refined products much...

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, talk about: · Methanol market headlines at the end of 2025 · The Argus Fall 2025 Methanol and Derivatives update · Methanol price outlook · MTBE price volatility and trade f...

O agronegócio brasileiro passou por mudanças significativas no mercado de fertilizantes ao longo do ano, como o aumento das importações de produtos de menor concentração de nutrientes e desafios de crédito. Maior disponibilidade de produto com menor solubilidade, restrição de fertilizante chinês e estratégias para reduzir custos podem mexer com o mercado nos próximos meses. Entenda essas dinâmicas...

The winter season usually sees a winding down in bitumen activity in terms of construction and road building, but not in 2025. Our experts delve into what has been a surprisingly unseasonal end to 2025. Listen to our market experts – Jonathan Weston (Europe and Asia Lead, and Editor of Argus Bitumen) and Keyvan Hedvat (Europe and Africa Bitumen Editor), give detailed insights into their news snaps...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the latest trends driving unprecedented global increases in sulphur and sulphuric acid prices. This episode explores key market drivers including supply dynamics, demand shifts across key regions – and we review key takeaways from recent industry events

Colonial Pipeline’s rule changes are reshaping the conventional gasoline market, and Argus is leading the way with updated pricing methodology. In this episode, Jared Ainsworth , US Products Gasoline Editor at Argus, Paul Dahlgren , Business Development Manager at Argus, and Maria Eugenia Garcia, Managing Editor of Refined Fuels at DTN, break down what these changes mean for traders, refiners, and...

A COP30 terminou sem a definição de um roteiro para superar a dependência global dos combustíveis fósseis. O que travou o avanço das discussões? Saiba sobre os bastidores da conferência climática nesta conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e o editor Lucas Parolin, que participou do evento em Belém.  

Cop 30 ended without defining a roadmap to overcome the global dependence on fossil fuels. What stalled the progress of the discussions? Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the climate conference in this conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of Argus in Brazil, and editor Lucas Parolin, who attended the event in Belem. 

La COP30 terminó sin definir una hoja de ruta para superar la dependencia global de los combustibles fósiles. ¿Qué frenó el avance de las discusiones? Conozca los bastidores de la conferencia climática en esta conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la redacción de Argus en Brasil, y el editor Lucas Parolin, quien participó en el evento en Belém. 

Discover how Citroniq is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its E₂O process, driving sustainable plastics innovation.   In this first episode, Kelly Knopp, CEO and Co-founder of Citroniq, shares how the company is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its innovative E₂O process. Listen to learn: Citroniq’s approach to bio-based polypropylene How scale and technology...

What was the impact of IMO 2025 legislation in supply and demand of the fuel oil market?  Which bunker market regulations will come into effect or become more impactful in 2026?  What challenges will the bunker market face to comply with new changes?  Isabella Reimi, Oil product reporter, Hussein Al-Khalisy, Biofuels associate editor and Bob Wigin, Oil products senior reporter share answers to the...

In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Roby Crean, Business Development Manager at South Pole, discuss the evolving CORSIA market and its implications for airlines and carbon project developers.   Tune in for expert insights on: Supply challenges from strict eligibility criteria Measures to unlock eligible credits, including insurance and regional progress Demand uncertai...

Goiás despontou como importante fornecedor de etanol para outras regiões do Brasil — e uma parcela cada vez maior dessa produção vem do milho. Do lado da demanda, o consumo dentro do estado e a paridade de preços apresentam maior volatilidade do que no resto do país. Entenda a dinâmica do mercado goiano acompanhando a conversa entre Gabrielle Moreira, responsável pelo relatório Argus Brasil Combus...

Mideast Gulf VLCC rates have surged and fallen throughout the second half of the year. This podcast goes over recent changes to the market, including India's recent shift away from Russian crude oil toward a Mideast Gulf supply and the resulting rally of tanker demand.  Key Points:  - Opec production target increases - India's shift away from Russian crude - Market outlook for the next quarter    

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of how CBAM’s implementation in Jan 2026 is set to impact Europe – the world’s biggest ammonia import hub. In this episode, we recap what CBAM is, how we’re incorporating CBAM and the Argus Carbon Intensity Index into our ammonia price assessments, the ammonia industry’s readiness for CBAM and the additional costs importers could face. Join Ruth Sharpe , Editor – Amm...

A tabela de frete mínimo da Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres colocou em prática um novo sistema de fiscalização, trazendo incertezas para o setor de transportes e impactado os fretes rodoviários. As taxas dispararam nas rotas de fertilizantes partindo dos portos de Santos e Paranaguá em direção a Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais e Goiás. Neste episódio, Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação...

In this episode, host Waldemar Jaszczyk is joined by Peter Wilton and Efcharis Sgourou to discuss the record breaking influx of US LPG into northwest Europe, what has driven the surge, and what to expect for the rest of the winter season.

Join Blake Hurtik , Editorial Manager for Metals at Argus, and Marialuisa Rincon , Deputy Editor of Argus Scrap Markets, as they discuss Argus’ new finished steel price assessments in Mexico. Gain insight into the evolving dynamics of the Mexican steel market, including the impact of US tariffs, shifting trade flows, and domestic sourcing trends. Learn how Argus is bringing transparency to a marke...

Acompaña a Sergio Meana , gerente de desarrollo de negocios de América Latina, en una conversación con Marialuisa Rincón , editora adjunta subeditora de Argus Scrap Markets, sobre el lanzamiento de las evaluaciones de precios de acero terminado en México. Conoce la evolución del mercado mexicano del acero, incluyendo el impacto de los aranceles estadounidenses, los cambios en los flujos comerciale...

Key topics covered in the podcast: What are market participants expecting for iron ore demand in the fourth quarter and early 2026, particularly from China and other major steel-producing regions? How are steelmakers adjusting procurement strategies in response to diverging trends between iron ore and coking coal? What is the role of the 61pc Fe index, and how does it compare to the established 62...

O mundo está acelerando a utilização de combustível sustentável de aviação e desenvolvendo projetos para atender a essa demanda crescente. Companhias aéreas trabalham para reduzir emissões enquanto autoridades, inclusive na América Latina, reavaliam seus marcos regulatórios e mandatos de biocombustíveis. Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, recebe Josh Vence, vice-presid...

The world is accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuel and developing projects to meet this growing demand. Airlines are working to reduce emissions while authorities, including those in Latin America, are reassessing their regulatory frameworks and biofuel mandates. Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, hosts Josh Vance, VP of Operations and Business Develo...

El mundo está acelerando el uso de combustible sostenible para la aviación y desarrollando proyectos para atender esta creciente demanda. Las aerolíneas trabajan para reducir las emisiones mientras las autoridades, incluso en América Latina, reevalúan sus marcos regulatorios y los mandatos de biocombustibles. Camila Fontana , subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Sao Paulo, recibe Josh Vence , vicepre...