Argus Media

Argus is a leading provider of price assessments, intelligence and market data on a variety of global energy and commodities markets.

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  Episode #1348

  Chemical Conversations: Hormuz Supply Shifts, 2026 Demand Decline & Asia and Atlantic Pricing

  Aug 20, 202617 min

  Welcome to Episode 23 of the Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers talks with Dave McCaskill , Argus VP of Methanol and Derivatives on: How supply dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz are leading to tightening market conditions Why global methanol demand is set to decrease in 2026 The pricing outlook for Asia and the Atlantic Basin Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial.

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  Episode #1347

  Metal Movers: Can lithium be produced without consuming water?

  Aug 20, 202628 min

  In this episode, ElectraLith chief executive Charlie McGill explains how the company's electrochemical extraction and refining technology aims to eliminate water and chemical use during processing, while helping bring new lithium resources into production. Key topics include: ElectraLith's Captura partnership and pilot programme Why water is becoming a key lithium constraint The economics of direct lithium extraction and refining The challenge of refining outside China Where governments should focus funding

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  Episode #1346

  Chemical Conversations: Can pyrolysis scale in time for PPWR?

  Aug 20, 202625 min

  As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) begins to take effect, the industry faces significant questions around investment, scale-up, recycled content targets and mass balance accounting. In this episode of Chemicals Conversations, Argus speaks with Valentijn De Neve , CEO of BlueAlp and President of Chemical Recycling Europe, about the role pyrolysis can play in helping Europe meet its circularity goals and what the industry needs to succeed before 2030. Listen as they discuss: The latest developments in Europe's pyrolysis and chemical recycling markets Whether capacity can scale quickly enough to meet PPWR requirements Investment trends and the outlook for new projects The importance of mass balance rules and regulatory clarity Cost challenges facing chemically recycled polymers How policy can support growth ahead of mandatory recycled content targets Argus is proud to partner with the Chemical Recycling Europe Forum, taking place in Brussels on 29-30 September 2026. Join industry leaders, policymakers and recyclers to discuss the future of circular plastics, including a keynote appearance from Wolfgang Trunk, Team Leader for Plastics and Packaging at the European Commission's DG Environment. Argus Media's Will Collins will also be chairing a session exploring the upgrading challenge facing plastic recycling. Register for the event and connect with the Argus team in Brussels. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-ready-for-2030-targets-powering-circular-plastics-made-in-europe-tickets-1985497741192

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  Episode #1345

  Metal Movers: Critical minerals scrap - the new resource nationalism?

  Aug 19, 202622 min

  Overview In this episode, Argus examines new US export controls on tungsten scrap and battery black mass, introduced as part of a broader effort to secure domestic critical mineral supply chains. Our experts discuss the immediate market impact, the implications for recyclers and processors, and whether similar measures could spread to other metals and regions. Covered in this episode What the new US restrictions on tungsten scrap and battery black mass mean for exporters, recyclers and consumers How the measures are affecting prices, trade flows and domestic processing capacity in the US Why tungsten and battery materials are increasingly being treated as strategic resources Whether similar export controls could be extended to other critical minerals and non-ferrous scrap streams How the European Union is approaching scrap retention and critical raw material security The long-term implications for recyclers, global trade and vertical integration across metals supply chains Speakers Ronan Murphy , Editor, Argus Non-Ferrous Markets Reagan Patrowicz , Reporter, Critical Minerals Markets Cristina Belda , Associate Editor, Battery Materials Zach Schumacher , Editor, Argus Scrap Markets

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  Episode #1344

  Chemical Conversations: Inside Europe's Olefins Pricing System

  Aug 17, 202617 min

  For decades, Europe's ethylene and propylene markets have relied on monthly contract settlements to establish pricing across the value chain. But changing market dynamics, greater discounting and a smaller pool of negotiators are prompting discussion about how pricing could evolve in the years ahead. In this episode of the Chemical Conversations series, Alan Williamson , Argus Olefins Consultant, speaks with Alex Sands , Head of European Olefins Editorial, about the evolution of Europe's pricing system, the role of spot markets, and the factors driving conversations around new pricing benchmarks. Tune in for insights on: Why monthly contract prices remain the foundation of European olefins trading The feedstock, supply-demand and spot market signals that influence settlements How Europe's pricing system differs from those used in Asia and the US Why shrinking participation in negotiations is prompting discussion about alternatives How new Argus price indices could provide additional transparency and commercial flexibility This episode is part of the Olefins Market Structure & Pricing podcast series, where Argus experts examine how ethylene and propylene markets operate across Asia, Europe and the US. The series explores the pricing mechanisms, commercial practices and market dynamics that underpin regional olefins trade, while highlighting how pricing approaches continue to evolve.

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