Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.  

In this episode, the Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss 

·  2024 – A year in review for the grey methanol market – production, demand, capacity, etc. 

·  Small glimpses of what we can expect for early 2025 

·  Argus updates in the low-carbon methanol sector and look-ahead to new collaborations 

Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial. 

Welcome to another episode of Back from the Fields where we give you our sentiment on the Black Sea wheat crops.

Here we will focus on Romania and assess the crop conditions for wheat, but also corn and rapeseed thanks to our local network of farmers.

Access our regular crop tour reports throughout the year thanks to the Argus AgriMarkets Outlook service: get your free trial today!

The second part of the three-part series looking at the current changes in biofuels and biofuels freight and how this might affect 2025.

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:

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

Beginning December 15, 2024, a new risk management contract for US Gulf Coast UCO based on the Argus price assessment will be available. This contract provides market participants with a reliable tool to manage their feedstock exposure effectively.

Listen in as Louise Burke, N. America VP Renewable Fuels, and Elizabeth Hui, Director of Research and Product Development at CME, break down all the details on the new listing.

Links:

To learn more about the Argus USGC UCO price assessment, download the new FAQ.

To listen to more episodes in The Biofuels Report podcast series.

The first part of a three-part series looking at the current changes in biofuels and biofuels freight and how this might affect 2025.

The opening of the TMX pipeline expansion to Canada’s Pacific coast has given China access to a new, short-haul source of cheap crude — Chinese firms are taking advantage of the new supply route to boost exports, with implications for global crude pricing

Key topics covered in the podcast:

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:

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

Hear from Argus’ Chemicals experts Bea O’Kelly (Commerical Product Manager), Chloe Kinner (Global Editor of PET), Liana Minhan (Deputy Editor of MEG) and Qamreen Parker (Chemicals Editor) as they break down the current market landscape and emerging trends shaping the production and consumption of MEG, PTA and PET in Europe. They discuss:

- The current state of the European markets

- Challenges of global supply chains and rising sustainability demands

- Increasing focus on recycled and bio-based materials

- Expected trends for 2025

To find out more, you can e-mail us about our upcoming PET Polyester product launch, and get a free trial of our EO & Derivatives service, a new global report featuring weekly news, analysis and price assessments for EO, MEG, DEG, TEG, MEA, DEA and TEA.