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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. 

The Weight of Freight: Mideast Gulf VLCC rate volatility

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  

 

Fertilizer Matters EP36: CBAM and Ammonia – are importers and the industry ready?

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 – Ammonia and Mike Nash, Senior Editor - Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

Related links

• More information: Argus Ammonia price reporting service
• Request a sample report/trial: Argus Ammonia
• More information: Ammonia short and mid to long-term outlook services
• Webinar: Clean and conventional ammonia outlook
• Free sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights
• Fertilizer Matters podcast series

Falando de Mercado: Impactos da tabela mínima de fretes rodoviários

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 da Argus Brasil, conversa com João Petrini, um dos responsáveis pelo relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e especialista em logística.

Global LPG Conversations: NWE imports of US LPG breach all-time high

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.

Metal Movers: Argus Launches Mexican Steel Assessments

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 market diverging from its northern neighbor, and how local pricing in pesos and dollars reflects real business practices.

Key topics covered in the podcast:

• Why Mexico’s steel market is diverging from the US'

• The role of tariffs and protectionist policies in shaping demand

• Argus’ new hot-rolled coil assessments in northeast Mexico

• How scrap pricing connects to finished steel production

• Mexico’s position in the global steel landscape

Hablando de Mercado: Argus lanza evaluaciones de precios de acero terminado en México

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 comerciales y las tendencias de abastecimiento nacional. Descubre cómo Argus aporta transparencia a un mercado que se está desvinculando de su vecino del norte, y cómo los precios en pesos y dólares reflejan las prácticas reales del negocio.

Temas clave abordados en el podcast:
• Por qué el mercado mexicano del acero se está desvinculando del de EE. UU.
• El papel de los aranceles y las políticas proteccionistas en la demanda
• Nuevas evaluaciones de acero laminado en caliente en el noreste de México
• Cómo los precios de la chatarra se relacionan con la producción de acero terminado
• La posición de México en el panorama global del acero

Para más episodios y cobertura del mercado de metales, visita https://www.argusmedia.com/es/solutions/products/argus-global-steel