17 mayo 2023 Clean tanker rates plunge in May: Is recovery possible amid alternative feedstocks and Russian options? Alternative feedstocks and a spike in Russian-origin naphtha has pressured clean tanker rates in the Mideast Gulf to move down in May. Are there opportunities for recovery? Is the outlook bleak? Or are volatile rates on the Mideast Gulf to Japan route here to stay?
22 mayo 2023 Chemical Conversations: Olefins outlook Listen as olefins expert Craig Barry talks to Amanda Richardson about the outlook for olefins
09 mayo 2023 Driving Discussions: Backwardation and rising demand in the US midcontinent market On this latest episode, Argus US Midcontinent reporter, Zach Appel, and Blendstocks reporter and host Jason Metko discuss the latest events in the region; specifically lingering refinery issues, and an earlier-than-normal spring planting season.
09 mayo 2023 From the Economist's Chair: Financial woes bleed into commodity markets Since March a banking crisis has weighed on the US dollar while propelling gold to near-record highs. Commodity price support from a weaker USD may prove fleeting, not least if interest rates at 15-year highs and tightening credit exacerbate a looming Atlantic Basin rec
05 mayo 2023 Chemical Conversations: Butadiene Outlook Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, talks to Angie Joe, VP, Crude C4 and Derivatives, about the Argus Butadiene Outlook:
04 mayo 2023 Hablando de Mercado: America Latina: No solo exportadores, sino también importadores de crudo Acompañe a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios para América Latina de Argus, y a Giovann Rosales, reportera del mercado de crudo de Latinoamérica para escuchar como el mercado de América Latina se ha convertido en un destino de demanda para los crudos de Ecu
04 mayo 2023 Perstop Q&A: How will sustainability affect base oils demand? In this interview, Argus Base Oils associate editor Gabriella Twining speaks with Dr Valentina Serra Holm, the Vice President for Engineered Fluids at Perstop. Dr Holm spoke at the Argus Global Base Oils conference in February on the topic of sustainability, so we caugh
03 mayo 2023 Understanding Your Local Fuel Market and Its Significance This is the fifth installment of seven covering best practices to incorporate into your business for improved fuel management. Our industry experts share best practices to help you limit your exposure to market volatility, effectively manage fuel contracts and optimize
02 mayo 2023 Weight of Freight: How expensive is shipping Russian crude? How much does it cost to move Russian crude and how do the oil price cap and “shadow fleet” influence the sanctions price tag for every barrel?
26 abril 2023 Metal Movers: ILiA on reaching net zero with lithium The latest Metal Movers podcast explores the crucial role of lithium in the transition to net zero. Listen now to better understand the drivers and challenges faced by this emerging industry.
26 abril 2023 Weight of Freight: EU demand for US diesel to boost Americas tankers Higher European demand for US diesel is likely to put upward pressure on Americas clean tanker rates during the second half of this year, as the 5 February EU restrictions on Russian refined product imports forces importers in the region to seek sup
21 abril 2023 Metal Movers: Boosting mining with Biosurfactants The latest Metal Movers podcast explores the relatively new technology of biosurfactants and their role as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents and/or dispersants in the mining process.
21 abril 2023 Hablando de Mercado: Una visión del mercado brasileño de fertilizantes en 2023 Las importaciones brasileñas de MAP fueron récords en el primer trimestre del año, totalizando 1,2 millón de toneladas, en comparación con 567.000 toneladas en el mismo período de 2022, pero la baja liquidez prevalece en el mercado interno y productores de soja esperan
21 abril 2023 Net Zero Transition: Pyrolysis - Policy and Production routes Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is deploying low-carbon technology solutions around the world.