24 5月 2022 Chemical Conversations: Chlor-Alkali Outlook Lauren Williamson, VP for Commercial Products, talks to leading chlor-alkali experts George Eisenhauer in Houston, Bernard Law in Kuala Lumpur, and analyst Dhanish Kalayarasu in London, about the launch of Argus Chlor-Alkali Outlook service
24 5月 2022 Driving Discussions: US fuel oil market update What is the latest in the US fuel oil market? How has the pandemic the crisis in Ukraine has affected the normal ebs and flows of the market?
23 5月 2022 The Crude Report: Russian crude - How flows have changed since the conflict in Ukraine began Buyer reticence over Russian crude volumes has grown ever since the country’s conflict with Ukraine began in late February, leading to a dramatic redirection in flows of the key Urals grade that has reverberated round the world.
20 5月 2022 Weight of Freight: For tanker owners, fuel efficiency pays Just as fuel-efficient car owners are feeling validated in their decision to opt for fuel savers, so too are oil tanker owners who ordered fuel-efficient tankers, or so-called “eco” tankers.
19 5月 2022 From the Economist's Chair: Is an oil embargo on Russia really the smartest move? The EU is struggling to get everyone onboard for an outright embargo on oil imports from Russia, but could follow a more flexible, market-driven route.
19 5月 2022 Driving Discussions: Will Russian diesel be phased out of the market? The European diesel market continues to struggle as we see steep backwardation, lack of liquidity and more companies adding self-sanctions against the use of Russian barrels.
18 5月 2022 Market Talks: The longer term Petrobras contracts with distributors To end injunctions that kept 2021 natural gas prices with distributors stable in six states, Petrobras is offering to maintain those prices in exchange for longer term contracts. But could this be a hindrance to increased competition?
16 5月 2022 The explosion in octane values Traditionally newcomers to the aromatics business in the US have been taught that the measure of “blend value” alternatives for aromatic products like toluene and mixed xylenes was based on the spread between premium and regular gasoline, or the “regrade spread”.
16 5月 2022 The Crude Report: The changing role of St James St James, Louisiana, was once the gateway for imported and domestic crude into midcontinent markets. However, as shale production, pipeline reversals and legislation have changed to allow US crude exports, the role of the old hub has changed.
13 5月 2022 Market Talks: High fuel prices put pressure on logistics costs Following the rise in oil prices amid international problems, diesel fuel in Brazil has accumulated a significant increase throughout 2022.
09 5月 2022 The Crude Report: WCS Houston - A sour marker at the sweet spot of market transparency Join Argus VP of business development Jeff Kralowetz and Americas crude editor Gus Vasquez for this podcast on the rapid rise of the WCS Houston price assessment as a benchmark for sour crude throughout the Western Hemisphere, and beyond.
09 5月 2022 Chemical Conversations: Exclusive interview with Nexeo Plastics CEO Argus Vice President for Global Business Development Muhamad Fadhil talks to the CEO of Nexeo Plastics Paul Tayler about resin demand, global inflation, and sustainability in the chemicals industry.
09 5月 2022 From the Economist’s Chair: Moving towards an inflection point? Commodity markets remain in shock over the supply implications of war in Ukraine, but financial and economic headwinds could ultimately take centre stage.
06 5月 2022 Global LPG Conversations: LPG freight trends so far in 2022 In this edition of Global LPG Conversations, Argus VP David Appleton and Senior Reporter Jamie Aldridge talk about recent trends and drivers in global LPG freight rates.
05 5月 2022 Market Talks: CBios rise on B3 and engage market attention The price of decarbonization credits CBios traded on the B3 hit a record at R$101 recently, with the appetite of fuel distributors to meet their annual targets, while more biofuel plants seek certification to issue CBios. Find out about the prospects for the current tig