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Global LPG Conversations: Poland faces a post-embargo supply glut

In the lead-up to the EU ban on LPG imports from the east on 20 December a sombre mood dominated the Polish LPG industry, as it was grappling with the ramifications of losing its largest supplier. But contrary to pessimistic expectations of product shortages, the EU’s largest autogas market entered the new year long on supply and shallow on demand. In this episode of Global LPG Conversations Argus’ David Appleton, VP LPG, and LPG Deputy Editor, Waldemar Jaszczyk, discuss the key reasons behind the market’s current weakness and whether the industry is truly out of the woods. 

Chemical Conversations: Global PE, PP and PVC markets evaluation, with focus on Turkish market

Dila Odluyurt, senior reporter, covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC speaks about: 

• How 2025 started for PE, PP and PVC markets globally 

• How the latest news around the globe have been affecting the polymer markets 

• How the prices have been in the Turkish market since the new years 

• How the market dynamics for demand and supply are before Ramadan starts

SAF Insights: A look ahead at 2025 supply & demand in Asia-Pacific

In this episode of SAF Insights, VP for biofuels business development in northeast Asia Alvin Chew and Senior biofuels reporter Deborah Sun discuss SAF demand and supply in the region in 2025, touching on the impact of upcoming mandates and capacity in Asia, as well as implications for Argus pricing.

Driving Discussions: Talkin' the Bakken

John Argo, Vice President at Williston Basin of Continental Resources sits down with US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko on the sidelines of the 2025 Argus Crude Summit to chat about the Bakken Formation;

• A brief history of the Bakken Formation and how it evolved

• The effect of US politics in the region

• How the area will fare in the future

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of 3 Feb

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. 

This week’s episode features: 

• Retail fuel prices mostly steady
• Refiners talk Trump tariffs
• Marathon's 4Q refinery margins decline

Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market. 

Falando de Mercado: Portos do Arco Norte aumentam participação nas exportações de milho na década

Na safra de milho inverno 2024-25, o Brasil deve produzir 94,6 milhões de t do grão e exportar 34 milhões de t, ou seja, cerca de 36pc. Os portos do Arco Norte são estratégicos, devido à proximidade de importantes regiões agrícolas, além de serem uma importante via de exportação para mercados da Europa e da África. Os portos de Itaqui e Barcarena respondem juntos por mais da metade dos embarques de milho do Arco Norte.

Junte-se à editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes Renata Cardarelli e à repórter Nathalia Giannetti, que conversam sobre o diferencial portuário de milho dos portos de Barcarena, Itaqui, Santos e Tubarão.

Market Talks: Northern Arc ports boost share in corn exports this decade

Brazil is expected to produce 94.6mn metric tonnes (t) of corn in the 2024-25 second crop and export 34mn t, or around 36pc of the production. Northern Arc ports are strategic because of their proximity to important agricultural hubs and are important export route to markets in Europe and Africa. Itaqui and Barcarena ports account for more than half of Northern Arc's corn shipments.

Join Argus global agriculture editor Jade Delafraye and reporter Nathalia Giannetti as they discuss corn port differentials in the Barcarena, Itaqui, Santos and Tubarao ports.

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week of 27 Jan

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence.

This week’s episode features:

• Retail fuel prices come down from multi-month highs
• LyondellBassell Houston refinery begins shutdown
• US begins rollback of fuel-economy standard

Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

Chemical Conversations: Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes

In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss the following: 

• Themes and surprises of the methanol market in 2024 

• What to expect in 2025 for global supply and demand 

• How will fundamentals influence methanol prices in the first quarter 

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Market Talks: Fertilizer purchases for 2025-26 soybean crop | Argus Media

Main market participants in the fertilizer sector gather at Fertilizer Latino Americano, the major event of the sector. Understand the dynamics of the Brazilian market amid the postponement of nitrogen purchases for the 2024-25 second corn crop and the intensification of SSP and NPS deals for the 2025-26 soybean season.

Join Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer editor Renata Cardarelli and senior reporter Gisele Augusto as they discuss the context of the Brazilian fertilizer market.