OPIS Talks

• OPIS TALKS DOWNSTREAM FUELING: In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Rich Lisauskas, Art King, and Paul Cobb from Axxis, a sister company of OPIS. The discussion explores Axxis’ role in fuel supply chain management, detailing how their software solutions help clients optimize fuel purchasing, selling, and logistics. The guests highlight advancements in automation, data integration, and artificial intelligence, along with upcoming innovations aimed at improving operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving energy market. The interview is hosted by Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS, and Brandon Gormley, executive director of retail software sales and client success at OPIS.

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• OPIS TALKS DOWNSTREAM FUELING • In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Brent Eubanks, principal consultant, and Mike Strickland, managing director from capSpire, who discuss the company's consulting approach, especially in solving challenges in the energy sector. They explain how capSpire differentiates itself by leveraging subject matter experts who deeply understand the nuances of industries like convenience store fuel retailing. They also discuss the potential impacts of recent political changes on energy policies, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory challenges in upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The interview is hosted by Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS, and Brandon Gormley, executive director of retail software sales and client success at OPIS.

OPIS TALKS: RENEWABLE ENERGY •

In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Megan Boutwell, president of Stillwater Associates, an energy consulting firm focused on the energy transition. Boutwell shares insights into what we might expect from the biofuels and LCFS markets in the coming months.

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• OPIS TALKS CHEMICALS: In this episode of OPIS Talks, Kaushik Mitra, Executive Director, Polyolefins, EMEA, and Anton Shenouda, Head of Middle East & Africa at Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, discuss polyolefins market across the Middle East, including trends driving demand, sustainability and volatility challenges, and where the market might be headed.

• OPIS TALKS: SOLAR • In this episode of OPIS Talks, OPIS Sr. Editor for US Solar Colt Shaw interviews Mike Carr, Executive Director of Solar Energy Manufacturers for America Coalition (SEMA). They delve into the US solar supply chain's growth and challenges, examining the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, trade policies, and Chinese competition. Listen and learn more about the market dynamics that are shaping the US solar industry’s trajectory.

• OPIS TALKS: PETROCHEMICALS • Acrylonitrile, a key petrochemical, has seen downturns before; however, currently, the market is in a never-seen-before state. Margins remain depressed for all regions, leading producers to cut production rates to manage inventory. Even with a slow demand recovery, global capacity continues to rise—especially with China adding new plants. This caused capacity rationalization, restructuring, and shifts in global consumption and trade patterns.

In this episode of OPIS Talks, Kevin Longworth, Zengwei Yin, and David Onyekpe delve into these issues, sharing key insights and challenges in the current markets. They'll also preview what to expect at the upcoming Global Acrylonitrile & C4s Forum, Nov. 14-15, in Singapore.

• OPIS TALKS: COAL, METALS & MINING •

In this episode of OPIS Talks, you’ll hear from Dr. James Stevenson, executive director and research lead for McCloskey by OPIS, and Ranjana von Wendland, associate director, global business development, steel raw materials. They explain the changing market dynamics of met coal and met coke supplies in Europe.

• OPIS TALKS: OIL & GAS •

In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Elaine Levin, president of Powerhouse TL. With winter coming, distributors and dealers are hedging their purchases of heating oil. Levin explains what this can mean for homeowners and also how the same principles can be applied for gasoline. The interview is hosted by Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS.

• OPIS TALKS: DOWNSTREAM FUELING •

In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Tyler Cameron, head of strategy and analytics at Rovertown. Cameron shares how fuel retailers are injecting fun and discounts for customers with convenience stores apps, while enabling retailers to engage with customers faster and in novel ways. The interview is hosted by Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS, and Brandon Gormley, executive director of retail software sales and client success at OPIS.

• OPIS TALKS: RENEWABLE ENERGY •

In this episode of OPIS Talks, join us as we dive into the European Union's ambitious green hydrogen targets with industry expert Greg Pawelec. We'll explore whether the EU is on track to meet its goal of producing 20 million metric tons of renewable hydrogen by 2030, the challenges in scaling up infrastructure, and the complex realities of implementation. From technology bottlenecks to policy shortfalls, this discussion offers an unfiltered look at the future of green energy in Europe.