Chemical Conversations: Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes

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: US retail fuel prices rebound Trump: “Unleash American Energy” Marathon Detroit Refinery strike ends Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

The final part of the three-part series looking at the current changes in biofuels and biofuels freight and how this might affect 2025.

Listen to Argus’ Louise Burke, Alfonso Berrocal and Giulia Squadrin as they look back at the development of the global SAF market in 2024 and highlight key trends to watch in 2025.

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.   In this episode, the Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss  ·  2024 – A year in review for the grey methanol market – production, demand, capacity, etc.  ·  Small glimpses of what we can expect for early 2025  ·  Argus updates in the low-carbon methanol sector and look-ahead to new collaborations  Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial. 

Welcome to another episode of Back from the Fields where we give you our sentiment on the Black Sea wheat crops. Here we will focus on Romania and assess the crop conditions for wheat, but also corn and rapeseed thanks to our local network of farmers. Access our regular crop tour reports throughout the year thanks to the Argus AgriMarkets Outlook service: get your free trial today!

The second part of the three-part series looking at the current changes in biofuels and biofuels freight and how this might affect 2025.

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: US airline passenger traffic breaks September record US Renewable Diesel forecast rises ExxonMobil Baytown air pollution fine upheld Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

Beginning December 15, 2024, a new risk management contract for US Gulf Coast UCO based on the Argus price assessment will be available. This contract provides market participants with a reliable tool to manage their feedstock exposure effectively. Listen in as Louise Burke, N. America VP Renewable Fuels, and Elizabeth Hui, Director of Research and Product Development at CME, break down all the details on the new listing. Links: To learn more about the Argus USGC UCO price assessment, download the new FAQ. To listen to more episodes in The Biofuels Report podcast series.

The first part of a three-part series looking at the current changes in biofuels and biofuels freight and how this might affect 2025.