Hear from Argus’s global petrochemical consultants, Sarah Rae, Craig Barry and Becky Zhang, as they discuss the latest trends and key issues in the global ethylene market, as well as market prospects for major economies in the coming years.  

Ahead of the Argus Chemicals Forum on 7 October and EPCA on 8-10 October, the team delivers insights on:  

• Factors contributing to the sustained high prices of ethylene in the US and their impact on exports.  

• Market updates in Europe, focusing on how the market is handling tight import availability. 

• Whether the extensive cracker expansion in Asia is still underway and what this means for the global industry. 

If you would like to meet with Argus’ experts at EPCA, email us at [email protected].  

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:

• November Nymex WTI nears 2 week low

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

Associate Editor of US Products Craig Ross sits down with Jason Metko, and they a look at:

the US fuel oil markets in 2024

how Nigeria's Dangote refinery is impacting US supply

a forward view, including the Argus Miami Energy Forum in Miami in October

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

In this episode, Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill delivers insight into the: 

• Pricing trends through the end of the year 

• Dynamics of a tightening supply market 

• Alternative pricing scenarios for methanol as a marine fuel 

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Listen to Argus’ Freight reporter Leonard Fisher-Matthews, Ammonia editor Ruth Sharpe and LPG & Ammonia Freight reporter Yohanna Pinheiro discuss the new ammonia flows in the gas carrier market as Argus launches 12 new ammonia freight assessments, including routes for midsize carriers (MGCs) and large gas carriers (LGCs).

Key topics covered in the podcast:

• Details of Argus new ammonia freight assessments

Join Neste’s VP of Renewable Aviation, Alexander Kueper and Argus’ Biofuels associated editor, Giulia Squadrin as they talk about recent trends and evolving dynamics in the global SAF market, including:

Current state of the market

Short- and long-term supply and demand outlook

Development and scalability of SAF production pathways 

Hear Argus’ analysis of the surprising decision by the Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation

Lower cotton production costs encouraged produces to invest in the fiber in 2023-24, boosting its exports to record levels this season.

Join Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains e Fertilizers publication, and Nathalia Giannetti, reporter of the Argus Brazil Grains e Fertilizers publication, in a talk on what factors were important to cotton’s higher profitability, where most of production is located and where these volumes are headed to.  

Custos de produção de algodão mais baixos incentivaram produtores a investir na fibra safra 2023-24, elevando as exportações do país também para uma alta histórica.  

Junte-se a Renata Cardarelli, editora da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Nathalia Giannetti, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, em um bate-papo sobre quais fatores influenciaram a maior rentabilidade do algodão no país, onde está localizada a maior parte de produção e quais são seus principais destinos.

Diesel refinery margins in Europe have weakened significantly and been at their lowest rates since a year ago. Listen to this episode of our podcast - Driving Discussions: Diesel Draught Turns into Floods - as our market experts Alfonso Berrocal (VP - Middle Distillates and Sustainable Aviation Fuels) and Benedict George (European Associate Editor - Oil Products) discuss the drivers of these low margins and the impact on refineries.