Overview

The Argus International LPG Forward Curves service is a powerful, independent market valuation tool used to support investment and trading decisions in LPG markets across Europe, Americas and Asia.

Argus produces forward price curves that are distinct from the forward price assessments published in Argus market reports.

Participants in energy and related commodity markets need to see accurate forward prices from a source without distortion or bias. Our clients act with confidence because our forward curves are built from unbiased and transparent industry-specific methodologies that produce representative market values free from distortion.

Key features

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Daily assessments

Daily assessments for 16 markets across propane, butane and naphtha globally, providing a rolling 36 month view of monthly forward prices.

Regional propane and butane

Forward prices based on Argus LPG benchmark across North America, Europe, Mideast Gulf and Asia.

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Time-stamped

Time-stamped using the appropriate market’s daily settlement time in Singapore, London and New York.

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Robust methodology

Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.

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Delivery options

Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.

Customers that benefit

Argus International LPG Forward Curves service is essential for anyone with exposure to global LPG markets. Below are examples of how some clients use this service:
  • LPG/NGL marketers

    Use the information to enhance their marketing strategies and search for counterparties and new markets.

 

  • Feedstock buyers

    Petrochemical producers and other feedstock buyers use our data to decide their procurement strategy and feedstock selection.

 

 

 

 

  • Risk managers

    Use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties, internal valuations, and for mark-to-market purposes for daily profit and loss assessments.

 

  • Traders, Market Analysts, and Trade Analyst

    Rely on our extensive historical analysis to determine locational and temporal spread relationships and use prior day curves on a daily basis as a reference when entering the market the following morning.

 

Key price assessments

Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.