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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.

Chemical Conversations: Butadiene Outlook

Lauren Williamson, VP, Product, talks to Angie Joe, VP, Crude C4 and Derivatives, about the Argus Butadiene Outlook: 

• Current trends and their affect on the butadiene market and its key drivers over the next 12-24 months 
• How Argus approaches its 5-year forecast and what industry should be looking out for 

• What Northeast Asia capacity additions means for global trade flows 
• Other key factors industry needs to stay close to in 2023 and beyond 

This podcast is delivered by Argus’ butadiene experts using data and insight from the Argus Butadiene Outlook. 

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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 Ecuador y Argentina y el impacto que la demanda tiene sobre los grados Oriente, Napo y Medanito.

Falando de Mercado: Comercialização lenta do milho pode frear alta dos fretes

A produção da segunda safra de milho 2022-23 deve bater recorde, segundo projeções, o que poderia elevar a necessidade pelo serviço de transporte. Entretanto, com um ritmo de venda mais lento na comparação com anos anteriores, a alta dos fretes de grãos em Mato Grosso pode não ser tão acentuada durante o pico da demanda na colheita.

Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e João Petrini, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Eles conversam sobre o que esperar de fretes de grãos durante o segundo semestre de 2023, em meio ao cenário de maior oferta do grão e as dificuldades logísticas para exportação.

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?

Alex Younevitch, Global Head of Freight at Argus is joined by Deputy Editor for Freight, John Ollett to answer all these questions and more. 

Falando de Mercado: Panorama do mercado brasileiro de fertilizantes em 2023

A importação brasileira de MAP foi recorde no primeiro trimestre do ano, totalizando 1,2 milhão de toneladas, ante 567 mil toneladas no mesmo período de 2022, mas a baixa liquidez predomina no mercado doméstico e produtores de soja esperam pela melhora da relação de troca. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Renata Cardarelli, editora assistente da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas conversam sobre as importações de fertilizantes no primeiro trimestre e os fatores que geram a baixa liquidez no mercado brasileiro.

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.

Anand Sheth, Founding Chairman of the International Lithium Association shares his thoughts on lithium production, refining technologies, project pipelines and the availability of scrap with Chi Hin Ling, Editor at Argus Media.

Download a sample of Argus Battery Materials or request a trial for the latest lithium and battery material prices, including key inputs like sulphuric acid. The report also covers demand out to 2032 from EVs, renewable and other net zero industries.

Driving Discussions: The new normal in US Atlantic Coast distillate fuels

Senior USAC distillate reporter Craig Ross joins host and blend stocks reporter Jason Metko, to discuss the US Atlantic Coast region's imports and supply averages in the current times.

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 una mejora en la relación de cambio.

Acompañe Sergio Meana, Gerente de desarrollo de Negocios en Argus para América Latina, y Renata Cardarelli, editora asistente de la publicación Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers, y entérese de las importaciones de fertilizantes en el primer trimestre de 2023 y de los factores que generan baja liquidez en el mercado brasileño.

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Argus Fertilizer: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/fertilizer

Fertilizer Prices in the Brazilian domestic market: https://view.argusmedia.com/Fertilizer-prices-in-the-Brazilian-domestic-market-EN_Webinar.html

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Impact on FSU sulphur flows to the Mediterranean and North Africa

Listen to our short and concise sulphur podcast reviewing FSU sulphur exports and their impact on the Mediterranean and North African regions following more than a year of the Russian-Ukraine conflict and resulting sanctions   

Join Maria Mosquera, Editor of the Global sulphur report, and Bea O’Kelly, Sulphur Reporter, as they discuss the impact of the Russia- Ukraine conflict on FSU sulphur flows to the Mediterranean and North African markets, more than one year on from the onset of the conflict, and what we can expect looking forward.

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