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Mediterranean Bitumen: Ending the year on a high

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 snapshots including;

- Mediterranean bitumen supply much tighter than usual going into winter low demand season

- Med cargo diffs to fuel oil now broadly - and very unusually - in parity with fob Rott diffs

- Ongoing positive demand into north African and Black Sea markets

- Regional refinery bitumen production restricted - including SRI Augusta and US sanctions affected Bulgarian and Serbian refineries

- Arbitrage to the US from Med stays firmly shut after brief opening in Aug/Sept

- West Africa, now in dry/bitumen demand season, set to draw more European bitumen.

 

Fertilizer Matters EP35: Sulphur and Sulphuric acid – unprecedented global price rises

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

Driving Discussions: Colonial Pipeline’s New Rules - How Segregated Batches Are Reshaping Gasoline Trade

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 marketers. From segregated vs. fungible batches to shifting export flows and margin compression, hear how the market is evolving and what’s next for Argus assessments. 

Tune in for expert insights on:

• Overview of Colonial Pipeline’s new shipping rules and their impact on trade
• Why segregated vs. fungible batches matter for pricing and risk
• Global implications of declining domestic demand and rising exports
• Argus’ methodology update for conventional gasoline assessments
• Insights into price trends, margin compression, and refinery profitability

 

Hablando de Mercado: Entre bastidores en la COP30

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. 

Market Talks: Behind the scenes at Cop 30

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. 

Falando de Mercado: Bastidores da COP30

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.  

Chemical Conversations: Biochemicals in Focus - Episode 1, Q&A with Citroniq

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 choices influence commercial viability

• Why bio-polypropylene stands out among plastics for sustainability impact

Click here to find out more about Argus' Biochemicals, a new service offering references for bio-ethylene, bio-propylene, bio-butadiene, and bio-benzene.

The Biofuels Report: Legislations and the impact in the marine fuels market in 2026

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 these questions and more in this episode.

CORSIA Market Outlook: Key Trends, Supply Shortages, and Eligibility Hurdles

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 uncertainty and regional differences in compliance readiness

• Pricing trends across spot, forward, and futures contracts

• Key developments shaping market maturity and liquidity

Learn more about the Argus Carbon service: Argus Carbon

Falando de Mercado: Goiás se destaca como fornecedor de etanol, cada vez mais produzido a partir do milho, com demanda e preços mais voláteis que no restante do país.

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 Combustíveis, e as especialistas do setor sucroalcooleiro Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Carolina Albuquerque.