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- Global LPG Conversations: NWE imports of US LPG breach all-time high (00:22:26)
In this episode, host Waldemar Jaszczyk is joined by Peter Wilton and Efcharis Sgourou to discuss the record breaking influx of US LPG into northwest Europe, what has driven the surge, and what to expect for the rest of the winter season.
- Metal Movers: Argus Launches Mexican Steel Assessments (00:10:26)
Join Blake Hurtik, Editorial Manager for Metals at Argus, and Marialuisa Rincon, Deputy Editor of Argus Scrap Markets, as they discuss Argus’ new finished steel price assessments in Mexico. Gain insight into the evolving dynamics of the Mexican steel market, including the impact of US tariffs, shifting trade flows, and domestic sourcing trends. Learn how Argus is bringing transparency to a market diverging from its northern neighbor, and how local pricing in pesos and dollars reflects real business practices. Key topics covered in the podcast: Why Mexico’s steel market is diverging from the US' The role of tariffs and protectionist policies in shaping demand Argus’ new hot-rolled coil assessments in northeast Mexico How scrap pricing connects to finished steel production Mexico’s position in the global steel landscape
- Hablando de Mercado: Argus lanza evaluaciones de precios de acero terminado en México (00:09:27)
Acompaña a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de América Latina, en una conversación con Marialuisa Rincón, editora adjunta subeditora de Argus Scrap Markets, sobre el lanzamiento de las evaluaciones de precios de acero terminado en México. Conoce la evolución del mercado mexicano del acero, incluyendo el impacto de los aranceles estadounidenses, los cambios en los flujos comerciales y las tendencias de abastecimiento nacional. Descubre cómo Argus aporta transparencia a un mercado que se está desvinculando de su vecino del norte, y cómo los precios en pesos y dólares reflejan las prácticas reales del negocio. Temas clave abordados en el podcast: • Por qué el mercado mexicano del acero se está desvinculando del de EE. UU. • El papel de los aranceles y las políticas proteccionistas en la demanda • Nuevas evaluaciones de acero laminado en caliente en el noreste de México • Cómo los precios de la chatarra se relacionan con la producción de acero terminado • La posición de México en el panorama global del acero Para más episodios y cobertura del mercado de metales, visita https://www.argusmedia.com/es/solutions/products/argus-global-steel
- Metal Movers: Iron Ore – Market Recovery and Procurement Trends (00:09:30)
Key topics covered in the podcast: What are market participants expecting for iron ore demand in the fourth quarter and early 2026, particularly from China and other major steel-producing regions? How are steelmakers adjusting procurement strategies in response to diverging trends between iron ore and coking coal? What is the role of the 61pc Fe index, and how does it compare to the established 62pc benchmark?
- Hablando de Mercado: Perspectiva global sobre el combustible sostenible para la aviación (00:10:19)
El mundo está acelerando el uso de combustible sostenible para la aviación y desarrollando proyectos para atender esta creciente demanda. Las aerolíneas trabajan para reducir las emisiones mientras las autoridades, incluso en América Latina, reevalúan sus marcos regulatorios y los mandatos de biocombustibles. Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Sao Paulo, recibe Josh Vence, vicepresidente de operaciones y desarrollo de negocios enfocado en SAF y biocombustibles, y Julio Faldín, vicepresidente senior de desarrollo de negocios en Latinoamérica, para explorar el mercado global de SAF, el progreso de América Latina y cómo Argus apoya la transparencia y la formación de precios en ese espacio.
- Market Talks: Global Outlook for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (00:09:02)
The world is accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuel and developing projects to meet this growing demand. Airlines are working to reduce emissions while authorities, including those in Latin America, are reassessing their regulatory frameworks and biofuel mandates. Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, hosts Josh Vance, VP of Operations and Business Development focused on SAF and biofuels, and Lucas Boacnin, Business Development Manager focused on energy transition, for a conversation about the global SAF market, Latin America's progress and how Argus supports transparency and pricing in this evolving space.
- Falando de Mercado: Perspectiva global para o combustível sustentável de aviação (00:10:20)
O mundo está acelerando a utilização de combustível sustentável de aviação e desenvolvendo projetos para atender a essa demanda crescente. Companhias aéreas trabalham para reduzir emissões enquanto autoridades, inclusive na América Latina, reavaliam seus marcos regulatórios e mandatos de biocombustíveis. Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, recebe Josh Vence, vice-presidente de Operações e Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em SAF e biocombustíveis, e Lucas Boacnin, gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em transição energética, para discutir o mercado global de SAF, os avanços regionais e as referências dos preços Argus para o produto.
- Hablando del Mercado: Llegamos al mercado mexicano de metales ferrosos (00:07:20)
La industria siderúrgica mexicana se ubica como la segunda más grande en América Latina y continúa creciendo. Los nuevos precios de la chatarra ferrosa de Monterrey/Saltillo de Argus están ya disponibles para ofrecer oportunidades alternativas de indexación a los fabricantes de acero y recicladores cuando buscan comprar o vender chatarra. Escuche a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de América Latina, y a Marialuisa Rincón, subeditora de metales de Estados Unidos, conversar sobre el mercado mexicano y los fundamentos que respaldan el lanzamiento. Servicios Relacionadas: Argus Scrap Markets
- Hablando de Mercado: Vaca Muerta y la demanda por petróleo argentino (00:09:02)
El envío de petróleo argentino a China demuestra el interés de Asia en la producción de los campos de Vaca Muerta. Los productores argentinos planean expandir el flujo de exportación del crudo tipo Medanito hacia otros mercados. Conoce más siguiendo la conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argos en Brasil, y João Scheller, responsable por la cobertura del mercado petrolero en América del Sur, para el informe Argus Crude.
- Falando de Mercado: Produção em Vaca Muerta e demanda por petróleo argentino (00:09:01)
A ida de petróleo argentino para a China demonstra o interesse da Ásia na produção dos campos de Vaca Muerta. Produtores argentinos planejam expandir o fluxo de exportação de óleo do tipo Medanito para outros mercados. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil, e João Scheller, responsável pela cobertura do mercado de petróleo na América do Sul para o relatório Argus Crude.
- Market Talks: Vaca Muerta and Demand for Argentinian Crude (00:07:14)
The shipment of Argentinian oil to China highlights Asia’s interest in the production from the Vaca Muerta fields. Argentinian producers are planning to expand the export flow of Medanito crude to other markets. Learn more by following the conversation between Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Brazil, and João Scheller, who covers the South American oil market for the Argus Crude report.
- Hablando de Mercado: Producción agrícola y consumo de fertilizantes en el Cono Sur (00:10:44)
Los agricultores de Argentina han aumentado el uso de fertilizantes este año, ante perspectivas favorables para las cosechas de maíz y trigo. En todo el Cono Sur, los productores han estado reemplazando los fertilizantes con alta concentración de nitrógeno y fósforo por productos de menor concentración, en respuesta a los precios y a las fluctuaciones en la disponibilidad global de fertilizantes. Conozca más siguiendo la conversación entre la especialista en fertilizantes Renata Cardarelli, el especialista en agricultura Jeffrey Lewis y Camila Fontana, jefa adjunta de la oficina de Argus en Brasil.
- Falando de Mercado: Produção agrícola e consumo de fertilizantes no Cone Sul (00:11:19)
Agricultores da Argentina ampliaram a utilização de fertilizantes este ano, diante de perspectivas favoráveis para as safras de milho e trigo. Em todo o Cone Sul, fazendeiros têm substituído os adubos de alta concentração de nitrogênio e fósforo por produtos de concentração mais baixa, reagindo aos preços e a oscilações na disponibilidade global de fertilizantes. Saiba mais acompanhando a conversa entre a especialista em adubos Renata Cardarelli, o especialista em agricultura Jeffrey Lewis, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil.
- Market Talks: Agricultural Production and Fertilizer Consumption in the Southern Cone (00:10:53)
Farmers in Argentina have increased their use of fertilizers this year, driven by favorable prospects for corn and wheat crops. Across the Southern Cone, producers have been replacing fertilizers with high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus with lower-concentration products, responding to prices and fluctuations in global fertilizer availability. Learn more by listening the conversation between fertilizer expert Renata Cardarelli, agriculture expert Jeffrey Lewis, and Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief at Argus in Brazil.
- Chemical Conversations: Is EU ETS Reshaping Europe’s Petrochemical Sector? (00:13:04)
Carbon pricing is becoming a more visible factor in the cost structure of European petrochemicals. Following on from our recent insight paper 'The true cost of EU ETS and CBAM on the European Petrochemical industry', Argus experts Alan Williamson, Victoria Hatherick and Anna Fittock unpack the implications of EU ETS Phase 4 and CBAM for the region’s steam cracker fleet, including: How carbon costs are calculated for EU crackers, and why they vary depending on emissions performance and benchmarking The evolution of ETS pricing and its impact on competitiveness How CBAM is designed to level the playing field and why its limited scope may accelerate downstream import substitution Why indirect costs from ETS, such as higher energy prices, remain a concern for EU producers To find out more about Argus' Light Olefins services, please click here.
- Metal Movers Podcast - Battery Materials Outlook (00:18:42)
Metal Movers: Battery Materials Outlook The battery materials industry is in a state of transition and of turmoil. Continued growth of EV sales and the emergence of ESS are pushing battery technology into the mainstream, while it becomes a geopolitical tool at the heart of the current trade conflicts. Join Thomas Kavanagh, Editor, and Dylan Khoo, Senior Analyst, as they discuss recent trends in battery materials and what’s next for the sector. Key topics covered: Expectations for lithium prices Export controls from the DRC and China The growth of the ESS market Europe’s EV sales recovery
- Chemical Conversations: Global Polymers Market Evaluation - Turkey, October 2025 (00:38:10)
Listen to our Global PE, PP and PVC markets evaluation, with focus on Turkish market. Dila Odluyurt, senior reporter, covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC markets speaks about: How is the Turkish market doing towards the end of the year How the lowering prices affected the market dynamics How demand has been for the past 3 months What is the current situation in the market Click here for more information on the polymers markets, including key regional prices, global news and analysis on the market, or to speak to an expert.
- Hablando de Mercardo: Salto en la producción petrolera de Brasil y nuevo precio FOB de Argus (00:07:45)
Con la expansión del presal y los avances en la infraestructura offshore, Brasil se acerca a la marca de 4 millones de barriles de petróleo producidos por día. Acompañando este crecimiento, Argus lanzó precios FOB para los crudos Tupi, Mero y Buzios, lo que facilita la comparación con materias primas de otras regiones y la comprensión de los costos para las refinerías. Conozca más en esta conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Brasil, y João Scheller, especialista del informe Argus Crude.
- Market Talks: Surge in Brazil's Oil Production and New Argus FOB Price (00:07:26)
With the expansion of the pre-salt fields and advances in offshore infrastructure, Brazil is approaching the milestone of producing 4 million barrels of crude per day. Attentive to this growth, Argus has launched FOB prices for the Tupi, Mero, and Buzios grades, facilitating comparisons with feedstock from other regions and supporting the understanding of refinery costs. Learn more in this conversation between Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Brazil, and João Scheller, specialist for the Argus Crude report.
- Falando de Mercado: Salto na produção petrolífera do Brasil e novo preço fob Argus (00:07:53)
Com a expansão do pré-sal e avanços na infraestrutura offshore, o Brasil se aproxima da marca de 4 milhões de barris de petróleo produzidos por dia. Acompanhando esse crescimento, a Argus lançou preços FOB para os óleos de Tupi, Mero e Búzios, facilitando a comparação com matéria-prima de outras localidades e o entendimento dos custos para as refinarias. Saiba mais nesta conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação no Brasil, e João Scheller, especialista do relatório Argus Crude.
- Metal Movers: Sigma Lithium CEO - Why Brazil beats Africa on lithium costs? (00:26:22)
Join Sigma Lithium CEO for a discussion around the market, price volatility and more. Canadian miner Sigma Lithium has grown its Brazilian project into one of the world's largest hard-rock lithium operations in record time. CEO Ana Cabral joins Argus reporters Chris Welch and Pedro Consoli to discuss shipment strategies during volatile prices, how the firm keeps all-in costs below $600/t. Why Sigma paused shipments during price lows How it maintains second-lowest costs globally Downstream ambitions and waste upcycling Policy, green premiums, and permitting risks
- Chemical Conversations: IMO Vote Update, Asia's Methanol Dynamics & Atlantic Basin Shifts (00:25:37)
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers and Dave McCaskill, VP of Methanol & Derivatives, discuss: Update on IMO vote – implications for low-carbon methanol and marine fuel decarbonization efforts Developments in the Asian methanol market Atlantic Basin market response Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial.
- Driving Discussions: OTL Countdown: West Africa’s Refining & Pricing Landscape (00:13:30)
Ahead of the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Nigeria, we’re digging into the evolving West African gasoline market. Join James Gooder and George Maher-Bonnett as they discuss key market changes, refinery developments, regional hub pricing, the uptake of Argus Ebob and Argus' transparency initiative. · How has the West African oil market changed after deregulation? · What is the impact of Dangote and other upcoming refining projects? · Is West Africa becoming a pricing hub for refined products? · How is Argus answering the need for all-day price transparency? Meet the Argus team at Booth S9 at the OTL 2025 Expo.
- Market Talks: Brazil’s 2024-25 corn crop and a new demand profile (00:11:13)
Brazil's record-breaking corn crop met with a shift in demand. Driven by ethanol plants and the animal feed sector, domestic consumption has taken space from exports. Listen to the episode featuring Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief at Argus in Brazil, and Nathalia Giannetti, a specialist contributing to the Argus AgriMarkets and Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers reports.
- Falando de Mercado: A safra de milho 2024-25 e o novo perfil da demanda (00:12:32)
A safra de milho no Brasil teve produção recorde e virada no perfil da demanda. Impulsionado por usinas de etanol e pelo setor de ração animal, o consumo interno tomou espaço das exportações. Confira ouça o episódio com Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Nathalia Giannetti, especialista que contribui para os relatórios Argus AgriMarkets e Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes.