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The phosphate market has had to contend with the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing Chinese export restrictions. Meanwhile, there is growing interest in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and the opportunities this presents to phosphate rock and phosphoric acid producers. 

New DAP Indian capacity and new phosphate rock projects will also impact the market. Claira Lloyd, Phosphate and Phosphate Rock Research Manager and Tim Evans, Phosphate Analyst join Tim Cheyne, VP Fertilizer, to discuss and assess these developments and the market outlook. 

Key topics covered by the podcast:

• The Ukraine crisis and its direct impact on the phosphate rock market (following a special focus published in the latest issue of Phosphate Rock Analytics) and what the evolving situation could mean for the processed phosphate market. 

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This latest Weight of Freight episode provides a shipowner’s perspective on current clean tanker market fundamentals, ‘self-sanctioning’ Russian oil, and how elevated bunker prices have affected trading.

d’Amico Tankers CFO Carlos Balestra di Mottola joins Argus Freight Reporter Michael Connolly to discuss the impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global clean tanker market and how his company has responded to the shifting market dynamics.

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David Appleton, VP Business Development LPG, and Esther Phua, Senior Editor Singapore, discuss the Argus Ningbo Index, the drive behind its launch, and the key differences with the Argus Far East Index. They touch on contracts in the current market to conclude with the risk management tools and new opportunities arising from this new index. 

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Após a abertura de capital em julho de 2021, a empresa do agronegócio 3tentos investe na expansão dos negócios e estuda diversificar sua atuação. Junte-se a Alexandre Melo, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Luiz Osório Dumoncel, presidente da 3tentos. Eles conversam sobre o crescimento no país e planos de produzir etanol de milho no futuro.  

Fique por dentro de tudo o que acontece no mercado de biocombustíveis?

Government sanctions on Russia and self-sanctioning by companies have altered global oil, coal and grain trade flows. But what impact has that had on freight rates? 

In this Weight of Freight podcast, Argus freight reporter Michael Connolly interviews VesselsValue analysts Vivek Srivastava and Ynes Benotmane about how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted freight rates and trade flows for both the tanker and dry bulk markets. 

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Join Sarah Rae, Vice President of Olefins, Polymers & Derivatives, Kristen Mueller, Principal for LPG Consulting, and Toong Shien Lee, Olefins specialist and Editorial manager based in Shanghai, to discuss the rapid expansion of PDH capacity around the globe and the implications for propane demand. They will also touch upon profitability in the propylene sector and factors driving utilisation rates.

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This episode covers silicon carbide with a focus on decarbonisation across electrified industries. 

Tune in as Caroline Messecar, Senior Reporter - Rare Earths and Electronic Metals, quizzes Exawatt CEO, Simon Price and Adam Dawson, Senior Research Analyst, on this crucial semiconductor material. 

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James Elliott talks to leading MTBE expert Roel Salazar, and lead analyst Cassidy Staggers, about the Argus MTBE Outlook:

• Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months

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Lauren Williamson, VP for Commercial Products, talks to leading methanol expert Dave McCaskill, and lead analyst Cassidy Staggers about the Argus Methanol Outlook:

• Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months

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James Elliott talks to leading benzene expert Simon Palmer, and lead analyst Jason Faulk, about the Argus Benzene Outlook:

• Market direction and underlying trends over the next 12 months

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