Argus Media

The European diesel market continues to struggle as we see steep backwardation, lack of liquidity and more companies adding self-sanctions against the use of Russian barrels. With no clear path in sight and major oil companies and trading firms no longer buying Russian diesel cargoes, what does a potential total phase out, if any, look like? 

Continuing the discussion that began back in February, Alfonso Berrocal, Benedict George, and Alina Rapoport provide an update to the current diesel market looking at imports, refinery runs, cargo liquidity, spot markets and more.  

Listen to our previous episodes on European diesel market volatility: 

04 April 2022 – Driving Discussions: Market volatility continues for European diesel 

22 February 2022 – Driving Discussions: The bumpy road ahead for European diesel prices 

Link to non-Russian diesel video - https://argusmedia.hubs.vidyard.com/watch/MAfJbR4D3tZmP6vPgb8zBh 

Links for blog post: 

Learn more about Argus’ origin restricted (non-Russian) diesel cif ARA price assessment 

Para resolver a judicialização sobre os preços de contratos de gás natural com distribuidoras de seis estados, a Petrobras está oferecendo manter os preços de 2021, mas alongar os contratos. Mas isso pode prejudicar a concorrência no mercado de gás? 

Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Flávia Pierry, editora de Gás Natural e Energia. Elas conversam sobre o impacto da judicialização na abertura do mercado de gás.  

Quer ficar por dentro de tudo o que acontece nos mercados de gás natural e energia? 

St James, Louisiana, was once the gateway for imported and domestic crude into midcontinent markets. However, as shale production, pipeline reversals and legislation have changed to allow US crude exports, the role of the old hub has changed.

St James still has extensive blending operations with service to major US Gulf coast refining capacity, but it is now set to better compete in the US export market.  

Learn more about the Argus Crude report

Com a disparada do preço do barril de petróleo em meio aos problemas internacionais, o diesel no Brasil acumula alta significativa ao longo de 2022. Isso vem criando um cenário desafiador para os setores agrícola e de fertilizantes na questão logística, por causa do aumento nos fretes de grãos e de nutrientes. 

Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e João Petrini, repórter da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Eles conversam sobre os impactos do aumento das tarifas com transporte para o mercado e o que podemos esperar para a sequência do ano.

Fique por dentro de tudo o que acontece no mercado de combustíveis

Join Argus VP of business development Jeff Kralowetz and Americas crude editor Gus Vasquez for this podcast on the rapid rise of the WCS Houston price assessment as a benchmark for sour crude throughout the Western Hemisphere, and beyond. 

The podcast looks at rising Canadian oil sands production, increased pipeline capacity to the Gulf coast, and the potential for growing competition between Padd 2 (US Midcontinent) and Padd 3 (US Gulf coast) refiners for Canadian crude. It also provides updates on the potential for increased re-exports of Canadian heavy crude from the Gulf coast to Asia, and the possible impacts of the TMX project in western Canada and closure or change of ownership at Lyondell’s Houston refinery.

Learn more about the Argus Crude report.

In this edition of Global LPG Conversations, Argus VP David Appleton and Senior Reporter Jamie Aldridge talk about recent trends and drivers in global LPG freight rates.

Learn more about our LPG services, including market news, price assessments and analytical outlooks

Argus Vice President for Global Business Development Muhamad Fadhil talks to the CEO of Nexeo Plastics Paul Tayler about resin demand, global inflation, and sustainability in the chemicals industry.

In this exclusive interview with Argus, Paul and Fadhil discuss:

• How inflation impacts resin demand for Nexeo in the US and globally

Get more information about Argus chemicals.

This special episode of Metal Movers focuses on the aerospace supply chain and the challenges faced by the industry in the wake of Covid-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Listen in as guest speaker Alex Krutz, Managing Director, Patriot Industrial Partners, explores the supply chain challenges faced by OEMs and Tier 1 – 3 suppliers with host Ellie Saklatvala, Editor, Argus Metals International.

Our expert speakers discuss manufacturing strategies, make or buy analysis, inventory management, operating margins, cash conversion cycles, credit lines, M&As as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical disruptors.

O preço do Cbio, o crédito de descarbonização negociado na B3, bateu recorde na faixa de R$101 recentemente, com o apetite de distribuidoras de combustíveis para cumprirem suas metas anuais, enquanto cada vez mais usinas buscam certificação para emitir Cbios. Saiba quais as perspectivas para a equação apertada de oferta e demanda nesse mercado.

Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Conrado Mazzoni, subeditor da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e fique por dentro do que está acontecendo no mercado brasileiro de créditos de carbono.

Quer ficar por dentro de tudo que acontece no mercado de combustíveis? Acesse 

As the US scrambles to replace 60% of its pig iron supply and economic sanctions tighten on Russia, how will the steel industry correct? Listen in as Blake Hurtik, Editorial Manager and Zach Schumacher, Deputy Editor, explore this unprecedented market turn.