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Mosaic Sask operations to be unfazed by earthquake Houston, 3 November (Argus) — A minor earthquake that occurred earlier today near US fertilizer producer Mosaic's potash Esterhazy operations in Saskatchewan …

Hormuz oil flows down on the month New York, 2 November (Argus) — Oil flows through the strait of Hormuz fell in October from the month prior amid heightened attacks …

QatarEnergy offers first fob gasoil tender since war Singapore, 3 November (Argus) — State-owned refiner QatarEnergy (QE) has issued what is likely its first public offer of spot gasoil export …

Apache, Wood Group North Sea workers to strike: Update Adds comment from Apache London, 3 November (Argus) — UK offshore workers employed by US company Apache and engineering firm Wood …

New York election unlikely to boost climate plans Houston, 3 November (Argus) — New York governor Kathy Hochul (D) appears poised to win another term in Tuesday's election, but persisting …

Brazil presents global fossil fuel, forest roadmaps Edinburgh, 3 November (Argus) — Brazil's UN Cop 30 presidency today presented two international roadmaps intended to accelerate the transition away from fossil …

Argentina weekly soy export bookings gain, grains slow St Louis, 2 November (Argus) — Argentina's export registrations of soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil were all above the prior year …

US corn for ethanol use hits Sep expectation Houston, 2 November (Argus) — US corn for ethanol use in September rose on the year by 0.6pc to 438mn bushels (bu), …

Ukraine ags exports shift further to rail in October Kyiv, 3 November (Argus) — Ukraine's agricultural exports shifted further towards western land routes in October, with rail overtaking waterborne shipments …

Latin America faces petrochemical paradox Sao Paulo, 30 October (Argus) — Latin America's petrochemical industry is searching for a new competitive model as global overcapacity, weak manufacturing demand and growing …

UAE says oil exports back around pre-war levels Dubai, 3 November (Argus) — UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said the country's oil exports have recovered strongly from disruption in the …

Papua LNG FID expected by 15 December: PNGCORE Sydney, 3 November (Argus) — The proposed 5.6mn t/yr Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea is on track to reach a …

Guinean iron ore loadings hit new high in October London, 28 October (Argus) — Iron ore loadings from Guinea's port of Morebaya have surged to a fresh high in October, …

Indonesia to keep tight control over mining production Jakarta, 2 November (Argus) — Indonesia is expected to maintain its strategy of tight control over work plan and budget (RKAB) mining …

Borouge International polyolefins sales rise 11pc in 3Q London, 29 October (Argus) — Austria-based Borouge International increased third-quarter polyolefins sales by 11pc from the preceding quarter to 2.61mn t, supported …

Shell in discussions to sell chemical assets: CEO Houston, 29 October (Argus) — Shell is engaged in "deep discussions" to sell parts of its chemicals business, chief executive Wael Sawan …

Braskem Mexico's PE rates surge in 3Q Sao Paulo, 30 October (Argus) — Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem sharply increased polyethylene (PE) production rates and sales in Mexico in the third …

LyondellBasell warns of 4Q ethylene margin pressure Houston, 30 October (Argus) — LyondellBasell expects rising US natural gas liquids (NGL) feedstock costs, including ethane, propane and butane, to weigh on …

Oil services firms see momentum building into 2027 New York, 2 November (Argus) — Growth prospects for the top oil field services providers are improving heading into 2027, driven by …

Lula may lean more on Petrobras in fourth term Sao Paulo, 2 November (Argus) — Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's surprising win in Brazil's presidential election is likely to …

Adnoc CEO warns energy supply buffers have ‘eroded' Abu Dhabi, 2 November (Argus) — The chief executive of Abu Dhabi's state-owned Adnoc, Sultan al-Jaber, warned today that the world's energy …

US plants run hard, margins triple Houston, 2 November (Argus) — US independent refiners ran refineries at near capacity and margins tripled in the third quarter, as they reaped the …

Climate resilience races up countries' agendas The need for adaptation has gained significance for developed countries, giving the topic more traction, writes Georgia Gratton London, 30 October (Argus) — Climate …

Triple crisis threatens France's electrification drive Growing pressures mean long-term energy security goals may fall prey to short-term political expediency, writes Rhys Talbot London, 30 October (Argus) — France faces …

TotalEnergies buys stake in Malaysia gas fields Singapore, 2 November (Argus) — TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Malaysian state-owned Petronas, Thai state-controlled PTTEP and Kuwait's Kufpec to buy a 30pc …

Opec+ to keep output targets unchanged in December Dubai, 1 November (Argus) — A core group of seven Opec+ producers have again chosen to keep their crude production quotas unchanged, …

Mexico economy marks 3.2pc expansion in 3Q Mexico City, 30 October (Argus) — Mexico's economy grew by 3.2pc in the third quarter of 2026, led by sustained expansion in the …

Petrobras launches open call for RNG suppliers Sao Paulo, 30 October (Argus) — Brazilian state-controlled oil and gas company Petrobras launched an open call for long-term biomethane and guarantees of …

US awards 17mn bl of crude from SPR Houston, 30 October (Argus) — The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded 17mn bl of crude from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve …

Adnoc's new Hormuz bypass seen ready by 2Q 2027 Dubai, 30 October (Argus) — Abu Dhabi's state-owned Adnoc has signalled to some Asian refiners that the new crude export pipeline …

Tanker hit by explosives in strait of Hormuz Singapore, 30 October (Argus) — A tanker transiting outbound through the strait of Hormuz was attacked 25 nautical miles (46 km) northeast …

British Columbia Conservatives silent on LCFS Calgary, 26 October (Argus) — British Columbia's incoming Conservative government has pledged to repeal the province's CleanBC climate plan and give existing mines and …

EPA to hold public hearing on RFS reallocation Houston, 26 October (Argus) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing next week to determine how it …

Canada proposes bonus CFR credits for domestic fuels Calgary, 27 October (Argus) — Canada is proposing to award bonus Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) credits for domestic low-carbon fuels as part …

US soybean oil futures fall for 4th week Houston, 29 October (Argus) — US soybean oil (SBO) futures declined by 0.6pc in the week ended 28 October, the fourth consecutive …

USDA previews US-Mexico ethanol agreement Houston, 28 October (Argus) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the final stages of talks with Mexico to boost ethanol exports, US …

Major emitters at near-peak GHG emissions: Report Berlin, 30 October (Argus) — Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the world's major emitters are at or near their peak, research published this …

Samsung SDI expands AOP ESS supply deal Houston, 26 October (Argus) — South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has signed a 1GWh agreement to supply energy storage systems (ESS) to …

DTEC to ship first Malaysian RE carbonate to US Houston, 27 October (Argus) — US majority-owned DTEC Mineral and Metal Technology will ship about 30 metric tonnes (t) of Malaysian …

Rolls-Royce, UK government in £2.5bn jet engine drive London, 29 October (Argus) — Jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and the UK government have agreed a 10-year £2.5bn ($3.3bn) programme to develop …

Norsk Titanium receives order from Rolls-Royce London, 29 October (Argus) — Norwegian additive manufacturer Norsk Titanium has received an order from UK-based jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce for an undisclosed titanium …

EQR tungsten output up by nearly 80pc in Jul-Sep London, 29 October (Argus) — Australian tungsten producer EQ Resources (EQR) increased tungsten production and sales in the third quarter, supported …

Howmet further raises 2026 guidance on IGT, aerospace London, 29 October (Argus) — US engine components manufacturer Howmet Aerospace further raised its full-year earnings guidance on strong original equipment and …

Hydro starts work on new extrusion line at Cressona Houston, 29 October (Argus) — Norway-based aluminum producer Hydro has begun constructing a new extrusion line at its facility in Cressona, …

Enel adding 600MW Bess to Chile portfolio Santiago, 29 October (Argus) — Construction of Italian utility Enel's four new battery energy storage systems (Bess) in Chile remain on track with …

US critical minerals strategy supports Australia: Panel Sydney, 30 October (Argus) — Australian critical mineral firms can benefit from US government funding and procurement restrictions, but companies need to be …

Singapore backs nutrient efficiency for food resilience Singapore, 30 October (Argus) — Singapore is stepping up investment in nutrient efficiency and resource-recycling technologies as part of efforts to strengthen food …

Andromeda sends first high-purity alumina to Japan Singapore, 30 October (Argus) — Australian mining firm Andromeda Metals has sent its first commercial high-purity alumina (HPA) sample to a potential customer …

Vale Indonesia's nickel matte output falls in Jul-Sep Singapore, 30 October (Argus) — Brazilian mining group Vale's Indonesian subsidiary Vale Indonesia recorded lower nickel matte production on the year in …

Valero to buy, restart idled Houston oil refinery Houston, 30 October (Argus) — US independent refiner Valero has agreed to buy an idled refinery in Houston, Texas, from LyondellBasell for …