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Indonesia coal quota cut indications cause uncertainty Delhi, 3 February (Argus) — Indonesia's decision to indicate lower production quotas for coal miners this year is injecting fresh uncertainty into the …

Crude Summit: US refiners adjust slates, eye pipelines Houston, 3 February (Argus) — US refiners are using their flexibility to handle varying crude slates more often while eyeing options such …

US biofuel tax rule may help resellers, farmers: Update Updates with details from draft regulations, industry reactions New York, 3 February (Argus) — President Donald Trump's administration expects to update …

Mexico 2026 GDP outlook edges higher in Jan survey Mexico City, 3 February (Argus) — Private-sector analysts raised Mexico's 2026 GDP growth outlook in the central bank's January survey, as …

Ohio River ice chokes barge traffic Houston, 3 February (Argus) — Ice buildup on the Ohio River is slowing barge traffic, following temporary lock shutdowns that created vessel backlogs along …

Brazil's Dec industrial output lowest since mid-2024 Sao Paulo, 3 February (Argus) — Brazil's industrial output fell by 1.2pc in December from a month prior, marking the steepest decline since …

Crude Summit: Too early to call plateau in shale Houston, 3 February (Argus) — US shale crude output growth is forecast to slow in 2026 as companies run up against …

Brazil's Gerdau restarts steel billet plant Sao Paulo, 3 February (Argus) — Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau restarted a steel billet plant in the northeastern state of Ceara, with capacity to produce …

Crude Summit: Water a challenge, opportunity for Texas Houston, 3 February (Argus) — Water produced by oil and gas operators in Texas continues to challenge the industry but may present …

Printer friendly Empresas brasileiras de adubo anunciam fusão 03 Feb 2026 14:07 GMT Empresas brasileiras de adubo anunciam fusão Sao Paulo, 3 February (Argus) — As empresas brasileiras de fertilizantes …

Moroccan phosphates activity curbed by bad weather London, 3 February (Argus) — Moroccan fertilizer producer and exporter OCP's phosphates production has been disrupted by ongoing bad weather at key ports, …

Saudi Maaden sells 40,000t of DAP to Europe London, 3 February (Argus) — Saudi Arabian phosphates producer Maaden has sold 40,000t of DAP to a trader at $665-670/t fob Ras …

Printer friendly US LPG exports fall as temperatures dive 03 Feb 2026 18:57 GMT US LPG exports fall as temperatures dive Houston, 3 February (Argus) — Freezing weather on the …

Crude Summit: Markets minimize Mideast risks: Stavridis Houston, 3 February (Argus) — Oil markets have "minimized" key geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including the vulnerability of Saudi oilfields to …

Crude Summit: Phillips 66 taking Venezuelan oil Houston, 3 February (Argus) — Independent US refiner Phillips 66 has purchased Venezuelan crude from the US administered sales, chief executive Mark Lashier …

Kuwait seeks foreign partners for offshore oil finds Kuwait City, 3 February (Argus) — Kuwait wants to attract foreign oil companies to help develop its emerging offshore sector, prime minister …

US biofuel tax rule to benefit resellers, farmers New York, 3 February (Argus) — President Donald Trump's administration expects to update the rules around a low-carbon fuel tax credit to …

US PVC exports increase to Latin America Houston, 29 January (Argus) — US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports to Latin America jumped in November, marking a 13th consecutive month of annual …

Adapting the global approach to climate change Washington's withdrawal sets back multilateral policy but economic impetus for cleaner energy remains, writes Georgia Gratton London, 30 January (Argus) — The world's …

Brazil's Mato Grosso soy harvest ahead on year Sao Paulo, 30 January (Argus) — The harvesting pace of the 2025-26 soybean crop in Brazil's central-western Mato Grosso state is ahead …

Argentina crop in limbo as drought persists Sao Paulo, 30 January (Argus) — Recent rains help Argentina's corn and soybean crops remain in mostly good conditions, but more precipitation is …

Climate ‘superfund' bill revived in Rhode Island Houston, 30 January (Argus) — Rhode Island lawmakers are making another attempt at passing legislation that would establish a climate "superfund" to hold …

Imperial sees biofuel unit as cutting out imports New York, 30 January (Argus) — Imperial Oil's new renewable diesel unit, Canada's largest, is reducing the company's needs for biofuel imports. …

Australia's GrainCorp to export less grain in FY2025-26 Sydney, 2 February (Argus) — Australian bulk handler GrainCorp expects to export less grain in the financial year ending 30 September 2026 …

South Korea sets out 2026 energy transition plan London, 2 February (Argus) — South Korea will prioritise its goal of deploying 100GW of renewable energy by 2030 and expanding the …

Kenyan carbon developer Koko shuts operations London, 2 February (Argus) — Kenyan clean cookstoves developer Koko Networks is shutting down operations and filing for insolvency after delays in obtaining a …

France lagging on renewables directive: commission London, 2 February (Argus) — France has still not fully transposed the renewable energy directive (RED III) into national law, the European commission has …

EU eyes maritime decarbonisation, industry strategy Brussels, 2 February (Argus) — The European Commission is expected to publish a maritime manufacturing industrial strategy on 18 February, a leaked draft of …

Dutch government focuses on power grids London, 2 February (Argus) — The new Dutch government is focusing on power grid congestion as its "top priority" for energy and climate, according …

US' Tesla to advance humanoid robot production Beijing, 3 February (Argus) — US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is on track to unveil its third-generation humanoid robot in 2026, which …

Australian renewable agency fund excludes some biofuels Sydney, 3 February (Argus) — The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has released the structure of its updated low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) funding …

Indonesian coal firms seek review of output quota cuts Singapore, 2 February (Argus) — The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (ICMA) has raised concerns over Jakarta's plans to sharply cut 2026 …

Australia pledges $42mn to boost EV sales Sydney, 3 February (Argus) — The federal government of Australia will spend $A60mn ($42mn) to subsidise loans for electric vehicles (EVs), in a …

Brazil petchem industry flags Reiq 2026 gap Sao Paulo, 2 February (Argus) — Brazilian chemical and petrochemical industry associations are urging the federal government to deliver a rapidfix for the …

Slow UN carbon market advance on removals Berlin, 2 February (Argus) — The emerging UN carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, Pacm, saw slow progress last week …

Qatar sees LNG demand accelerating on AI, Europe pivot Doha, 2 February (Argus) — QatarEnergy expects global LNG demand to rise faster and last longer than previously anticipated, driven by …

US Jan factory activity growth 1st in a year Houston, 2 February (Argus) — Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in a …

US, Iran signal readiness to talk Washington, 2 February (Argus) — US president Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials are signaling that Washington and Tehran may restart diplomatic talks, despite …

Repsol takes FID on 100MW H2 plant at Bilbao refinery Paris, 26 January (Argus) — Spanish energy firm Repsol has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a 100MW electrolyser …

India sets 2026-27 budget for P, K subsidy London, 2 February (Argus) — The Indian finance ministry has issued a revised fertilizer budget for the current fiscal year and presented …

India outlines 2026-27 urea subsidy Amsterdam, 2 February (Argus) — The Indian government has floated the country's planned fertilizer budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, lining up urea subsidies of …

German heating oil demand up on year, diesel down Hamburg, 2 February (Argus) — Cold weather in Germany is lifting heating oil demand early in the year, while diesel sales …

Kuwait's KPC raises Feb sulphur price by $4/t London, 2 February (Argus) — Kuwait's state-owned sulphur producer KPC has set its February Kuwait Sulphur Price (KSP) at $520/t fob Kuwait, …

MAK to shift Rotterdam PTA/PET units to Oman London, 29 January (Argus) — Germany's MAK Group will relocate purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) assets from its complex …

Eastman raises rPET output Houston, 30 January (Argus) — US recycling company Eastman's Kingsport, Tennessee, molecular recycling facility had its strongest year for chemical recycling in 2025, producing more than …

PE, PP margins hit decade low: LyondellBasell Houston, 30 January (Argus) — Low polyethylene (PE) inventories in the US will drive integrated margin recovery this year after 2025 had the …

Fukoku set to launch US rubber parts plant Houston, 30 January (Argus) — Manufacturer Fukoku plans to open a US plant for industrial rubber components, with operations scheduled to begin …

Opec+ 8 stick with plan to keep output steady in 1Q London, 1 February (Argus) — Eight core Opec+ members have again reaffirmed their decision to keep their crude output …

India allocates $2.2bn to CCUS for next five years Mumbai, 2 February (Argus) — India will allocate 200bn rupees ($2.2bn) over the next five years for carbon capture, utilisation and …

Oil service firms raring to go in Venezuela New York, 2 February (Argus) — The world's top oil service companies are likely to be the early winners of US president …