Best Methanol Podcasts (2024)

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Chemical Conversations: Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes 14:31

20h ago14:31

14:31

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, the Argus global methanol team (Dave McCaskill, Cassidy Staggers, Roel Salazar, Victoria Baghdjian, Becky Zhang) recap events and discussions from this year’s Argus Methanol Forum, including: News of Methanex’s acquisition of …

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Vessel leasing giant take methanol-to-hydrogen tech forward 7:24

22d ago7:24

7:24

After snapping up e1 Marine from joint venture partners Ardmore Shipping and Element 1, New Orleans-based Maritime Partners is positioned to take hydrogen generators to wider applications. We talk to Element 1 chief executive Dave Edlund about the tech that combines the advantages of methanol and hydrogen as fuels. Photo: Elliot Bay Design Group.…

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Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market 2:49

2h ago2:49

2:49

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 comple…

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Chemical Conversations: Polyurethanes Market Updates 7:44

3h ago7:44

7:44

Argus’ James Elliott is joined by global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments in the US and global polyurethanes market. Ahead of The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI's) annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta Georgia next week, the team discus…

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Striking the balance: Unpacking the container sector’s favoured decarbonisation policy 5:42

6h ago5:42

5:42

Container ship operators have taken a variety of paths to tackle emissions, but they are united on one thing: a proposed regulation called the green balance mechanism. We talk to Simon Bergulf of AP Moller-Maersk and Bryan Wood-Thomas of the World Shipping Council.Photo: Vincent Clerc/MaerskBy TradeWinds

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Weight of Freight: Gas carriers’ ammonia puzzle 22:56

6h ago22:56

22:56

Ammonia freight is stepping up from traditional smaller gas carriers with a rush of high-tech, very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). Listen to Lisa Assmann, Senior Shipbroker at the Sales & Purchase/Project department at Norwegian shipbroking company Steem1960, which focuses on ammonia projects, Mathias Kyllingstad, Gas Analyst at Steem1960, and Yoh…

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Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market 3:13

3h ago3:13

3:13

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 comple…

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MEPC 82 Expectations 37:19

5d ago37:19

37:19

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is at the center of the action for the shipping industry’s decarbonization. With MEPC’s 82nd session coming up, we had several IMO delegates from across the industry join Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, to discuss what they expect from the meeting, the ho…

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Ships need engines to go green. Can the new ones be made fast enough? 26:00

7d ago26:00

26:00

TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason speaks to MAN Energy Solutions head of two-stroke business Bjarne Foldager about meeting increased demand for dual-fuel engines, getting licensees to ramp up production, the growing interest in ammonia as a fuel and how long an engine conversion takes.By TradeWinds

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Crude Report: The TMX series: LatAm sellers start to feel the pressure 8:20

11d ago8:20

8:20

The rapid evolution of the TMX market is starting to impact the supply profile along the US west coast, with Latin American producers beginning to feel the pressure from increased competition. Asia-Pacific producers may soon also feel the pinch with an active delivered market in Shandong opening the door for Canadian volumes to enter the region. As…

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Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market 3:52

7d ago3:52

3:52

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 comple…

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Market Talks: Automotive grade urea supply and demand in the Brazilian market 7:29

13d ago7:29

7:29

The spread between automotive grade urea (AGU) — a feedstock to produce Arla 32 — and the nitrogen fertilizer continues to increase, reducing demand for AGU in a market with low international availability. Join Renata Cardarelli, editor of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication, and reporter Gisele Augusto as they discuss the context of…

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Falando de Mercado: Oferta e demanda por ureia automotiva no mercado brasileiro 7:05

11d ago7:05

7:05

O prêmio entre a ureia grau automotivo e o nitrogenado grau fertilizante segue aumentando, reduzindo a busca pelo grau correto para a produção de Arla 32, em um mercado marcado pela baixa disponibilidade internacional. Junte-se a repórter do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, Gisele Augusto e a editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e F…

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A one-on-one with IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez 19:14

9d ago19:14

19:14

In his first year on the job, International Maritime Organization secretary general Arsenio Dominguez has confronted two major sustainability challenges facing shipping: decarbonisation and the violence in the Red Sea, which threatens an oil spill and endangers mariners. He spoke to TradeWinds editor-in-chief Julian Bray at the Shipowners’ Forum Ge…

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Global LPG Conversations: The UK election and the future of LPG 14:31

11d ago14:31

14:31

The change of the UK government comes at a time when the future of LPG is being decided. The recent Biomass Strategy, for the first time, carved out a role for the fuel in decarbonising off-grid heating. However, officials raised serious questions about the availability of bioLPG and volumes of sustainable feedstocks. In this episode of Global LPG …

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Fertilizer Matters EP18: Carbon-adjusted price of ammonia 10:46

11d ago10:46

10:46

Hear analysis of Argus’ carbon-adjusted price of ammonia (CAPA) assessments, including what CAPA is and how it reflects the future impact of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The podcast explains Argus’ methodology for calculating CAPA and how it is being utilized by the market - including helping with risk management and evaluating ho…

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Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Episode 2 2:53

11d ago2:53

2:53

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from 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 comple…

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Falando de Mercado: Potássio do Brasil prevê que Autazes oferte MOP em 5 anos 18:30

15d ago18:30

18:30

O Projeto Autazes deve atender especialmente o mercado de Mato Grosso, com parte da produção voltada para o sul do Amazonas e Rondônia, segundo o presidente da Potássio do Brasil, Adriano Espechit. O projeto é visto como essencial para o Plano Nacional de Fertilizantes, que tem o objetivo de reduzir a dependência externa de nutrientes. Entre os des…

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Sustainability Outlook: What’s Next for Shipping? 28:44

16d ago28:44

28:44

ABS recently launched the sixth edition of its sustainability Outlook series, Beyond the Horizon, Carbon Neutral Fuel Pathways and Transformational Technologies. The new Outlook provides a forecast for net zero scenarios factoring in the future fuel mix, energy efficiency technologies and shipyard capacity for retrofits. On this episode of Setting …

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Trafigura looks to FuelEU Maritime as decarbonisation game changer 11:41

16d ago11:41

11:41

Trading giant Trafigura is looking to biofuels and ammonia as ways to tackle its greenhouse gas footprint, and head of wet freight Andrea Olivi says FuelEU Maritime is a major reason. We talk to him about how the new European Union law is set to boost green fuel uptake.By TradeWinds

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Falando de Mercado: O potencial do mercado de bio-bunker 18:30

22d ago18:30

18:30

A mistura de biodiesel no combustível marítimo pode ajudar empresas na agenda de reduzir a pegada de carbono do transporte, abrindo uma demanda potencial para o biocombustível em um mercado de 4 milhões de toneladas de bunker consumidas anualmente no Brasil. Junte-se a Amance Boutin, editor da publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Conrado Mazzoni…

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Driving Discussions: Demand Dynamics in the Downstream 9:05

17d ago9:05

9:05

The last few months have undoubtedly been very busy for the downstream market, particularly for refineries, with huge impact on demand and profits. Listen to Jason Metko (Associate Editor of US Products) and Nathan Risser (Senior Correspondent) as they discuss the Demand Dynamics in the Downstream.By Argus Media

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Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market 3:09

21d ago3:09

3:09

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 comple…

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Chemical Conversations: Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes 16:19

25d ago16:19

16:19

Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus methanol expert Dave McCaskill and senior analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss global methanol markets, including: Current events affecting supply and demand. Forward view on pricing direction. What you can expect at the Arg…

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Hoegh Autoliners: Behind the decision to go for ammonia 14:59

1M ago14:59

14:59

TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks to Sebjorn Dahl, chief operating officer at Hoegh Autoliners, during the naming ceremony of Hoegh Aurora. They discussed the decision to go for ammonia with 12 newbuildings and how they are training the crews to use both LNG and ammonia fuel.By TradeWinds

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Growing natural gas-powered orderbook puts bio-LNG in focus 8:42

1M ago8:42

8:42

LNG has returned as the main alternative fuel for new ships, and that means to be truly green, these vessels will need to turn to renewable forms of the fuel. With e-LNG produced from green hydrogen still far more expensive, bio-LNG is the key option on the menu. We speak to SEA-LNG chief operating officer Steve Esau, and we hear from Alexandra Ver…

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U.S. corn and soybean: How does the USDA calculate yields? 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

Listen in as Eduardo Gonzales, Argus US grains and oilseeds analyst, discusses the new USDA WASDE report with industry expert, Scott Irwin. This episode will cover: What data the USDA uses for their yield calculations How does the USDA collect this data Overall historic accuracy Market impacts from the WASDE reports…

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SPONSOR CONTENT: ABS Wavesight uses ‘the past to predict the future’ 14:24

1M ago14:24

14:24

This sponsor episode is part of TradeWinds Content Studio’s Ocean Climate Impact Series. The CEO of ABS Wavesight, Staci Satterwhite, joins the podcast to discuss how accurate data is driving cost efficiencies, impacting decarbonisation strategies and helping companies weather the digital transformation sweeping the shipping industry. She provides …

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Chinese propylene tightens grip on Asian LPG in summer 9:01

2M ago9:01

9:01

Listen about LPG demand from the Chinese petrochemical sector this summer and the near term price outlook, with Toong Shien Lee, Associate Editor, Chemicals and Frances Goh, Editor, LPG.By Argus Media

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Fertilizer Matters EP17: Urea – Global supply and demand, Aug 2024 14:42

1M ago14:42

14:42

Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global urea supply and demand, with a particular focus on India, Egypt and China. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Harry Minihan, Editor, Argus Nitrogen as they discuss these topics and more in the latest episode of Argus’ Fertilizer Matters podcast series.…

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Investigating the growing potential of battery technologies in shipping 11:38

2M ago11:38

11:38

Chris Kruger is a maritime battery guru and pioneer. He has worked with some of the biggest battery makers in shipping and with his company AYK Energy is promoting LFP technology which he says is safer and cheaper. He is also looking at the potential of new solid-state technology.By TradeWinds

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SPONSOR CONTENT: Miros Mocean on the importance of accurate data in shipping’s decision making 13:14

2M ago13:14

13:14

This sponsor episode is part of TradeWinds Content Studio’s Ocean Climate Impact Series. Data has always played a key role in the shipping industry, but Miros Mocean believes that clients should not be satisfied by the current status quo of unreliable data. That quality, commercial data can help drive decarbonisation and reduce operational costs, a…

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Falando de Mercado: Preços internacionais de soja e milho desestimulam vendas de safra brasileira 11:06

2M ago11:06

11:06

O ritmo de farmer selling para as safras brasileiras de soja e milho progride lentamente desde a temporada 2022-23, à medida que produtores acreditavam que os preços subiriam em 2023. Mas o excesso de oferta global pressiona para baixo os preços da oleaginosa e do grão desde então. Diante da lentidão das vendas, qual o cenário atual para a safra 20…

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Brussels’ new tone signals focus on investment phase of Green Deal 9:01

2M ago9:01

9:01

When European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen stood before EU lawmakers and successfully made the case for a second term, she struck a different tone on the Green Deal, her signature climate initiative that included regulations on shipping. The shift means the effort is still alive but moves into an investment and implementation phase. We…

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Brazil corn and soybeans: farmer selling, harvest update and 2024-25 outlook 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Since the 2022-23 season, farmers have been selling at a historically slow pace, believing that prices would maintain an upward trend, but the global oversupply continued pressuring prices down. What can we expect for this season’s soybeans and corn crops, and what’s the likely picture for the 2024-25 season? Listen to this podcast where our expert…

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Driving Discussions: Dropping in on USAC Diesel 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

In this episode we take a look back on recent developments in the region, the state of play during the summer of 2024 and an early forecast of what may lie ahead in the fall. Argus' Senior US Atlantic Coast distillate report Cooper Sukaly and Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko.By Argus Media

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SPONSOR CONTENT: Jotun on combating biofouling with changing global regulations 16:24

2M ago16:24

16:24

An episode of TradeWinds Content Studio’s Ocean Climate Impact Series. Biofouling solutions have always been an important part of what Jotun does. As one of the leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, the company continues to dedicate time and effort into research and innovations that will power the next generation of biofouling solutions. Jo…

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Falando de Mercado: O impacto da reforma tributária nas commodities 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

A reforma tributária terá grande impacto nos mercados de petróleo, gás, minérios e combustíveis. Após a aprovação do primeiro projeto de regulamentação da pauta na Câmara, o texto segue agora para o Senado. Junte-se a Rebecca Gompertz, repórter da publicação Argus Brazil Gas Markets, e Diogo Martins Teixeira, sócio no escritório de advocacia Machad…

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Methanol as a Marine Fuel With Maersk 22:05

2M ago22:05

22:05

Once considered future fuels, options like LNG, methanol and ammonia are quickly becoming current fuels for the maritime industry. However, as alternative fuel-enabled ships start hitting the water, challenges remain for both availability and risk assessment. On this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Dinesh Balraj, Maersk Head of Fleet Ope…

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SAF Insights with EcoCeres 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

Asia Biofuels & Net Zero Deputy Editor Lauren Moffitt speaks to EcoCeres’ Global Head of SAF, Phil Moore, on recent issues affecting SAF markets and their implications for the nascent Asian industry. Topics include impacts of the anti-dumping investigations the EU and UK have launched into Chinese biofuels imports, regional and global developments …

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The new FuelEU Maritime market 10:06

2M ago10:06

10:06

Shipping could rack up $1.46bn of penalties in 2025 under the incoming FuelEU Maritime regulations, with a potential new market emerging for the sale and purchase of surplus energy volumes according to experts.TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason explainsBy TradeWinds

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Marine fuels dialogue: Red Sea blues and its impact 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

The key bunkering hub of Singapore has seen an increase in vessel arrivals in the first half of 2024, particularly as ships divert around the Cape of Good Hope. Fuel prices and freight rates continue to be elevated compared to a year back, reflecting varied constraints in vessel routes, supplies, and firm buying interest for conventional fuels in A…

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Shipping’s price sensitivity weighs on methanol fuel momentum 7:34

2M ago7:34

7:34

Data from shipbroking giant Clarksons shows that orders for vessels powered by alternative fuels have shifted to see LNG dominate methanol, as price and availability impact decision-making. We hear from C2X chief financial officer Alastair Maxwell, who spoke in an Evercore fireside chat, and Princess Cruises’ Bob Alton, who spoke on a webinar by th…

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Fertilizer Matters Episode 16: Ammonia – New capacity, price outlook, trade flows 12:54

2M ago12:54

12:54

Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global ammonia market sentiment, with a particular focus on significant new capacity additions and its potential impact on prices and trade routes. Join Ruth Sharpe, Editor, Argus Ammonia and Sophie Mason, Manager, Urea and Ammonia Analytics as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus’ Fer…

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The Crude Report: The TMX series - As volumes hit the water, markets and prices emerge 11:48

2M ago11:48

11:48

The start of waterborne loadings from the 590,000 b/d Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline is already providing a glimpse of how markets and prices will evolve around this new development. While still in its early stages, the new flows of heavy Canadian crude are having some impact on global markets and have shown to be perhaps less competitive …

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SPONSOR CONTENT: MariApps on the software you need to navigate changing decarbonisation regulations 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

This episode is part of the Ocean Climate Impact Series, a sponsor content podcast by the TradeWinds Content Studio.With increasing decarbonisation regulations, the need for more efficient vessel optimisation whilst also keeping ahead of moving targets has never been more important. Sankar Ragavan, CEO of MariApps, walks host Jade du Preez through …

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Falando de Mercado: O “tarifaço” na malha da NTS 6:48

3M ago6:48

6:48

O aumento inesperado nas tarifas de transporte da NTS vem gerando discussões no mercado de gás natural, com participantes apontando para a atuação da Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) e para decisões da Petrobras como as principais causas do “tarifaço”. Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Rebecca G…

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Will California regulate carbon emissions of ships in international waters? 11:43

3M ago11:43

11:43

Sacramento has done it before — regulating the environmental footprint of ships at sea rather than waiting for action by the International Maritime Organization. And now officials in the California capital are considering doing it again — this time for greenhouse gas emissions. We talk to University of California Berkeley’s David Wooley, Pacific En…

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Driving Discussions: Musings from Mexico 8:05

3M ago8:05

8:05

Listen to the outcome of the Mexican presidential election and how the markets will shape over the summer, with Argus Senior Reporter Steven McGinn and Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko. With refineries incidents and maintenance around Mexico in May, how did all that impact imports into the Country, specifically from Gulf Coast refineries…

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Is this little hydrogen-fuelled vessel the start of something big? 10:26

3M ago10:26

10:26

In San Francisco, the first hydrogen-fuelled ferry in the US is gearing up for operations. We talk to Switch Maritime chief executive Pace Ralli and Zero Emission Industries chief executive Joe Pratt about what it means for the future.By TradeWinds

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