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Argentina corn planting pace mixed on rain Sao Paulo, 10 October (Argus) — Rain further delayed corn planting in parts of Argentina, pushing some growers to rearrange their plans, while …

Ukraine grain exports rise on week, lag on year Kyiv, 13 October (Argus) — Ukraine's exports of main grains wheat, barley and corn rose in the week to 13 October, …

US corn, soy harvests navigate mixed weather Houston, 13 October (Argus) — A mixture of rain and sunshine over the US Corn Belt in the week ended 12 October likely …

Rio Tinto's copper output rises in Jul-Sep Sydney, 14 October (Argus) — UK-Australian metals firm Rio Tinto produced 204,400t of copper in the July-September quarter, up 10pc on the year, …

Australia falls behind on EV uptake: EV Council Singapore, 14 October (Argus) — Australia is falling behind on achieving the electric vehicle (EV) uptake required to meet government emissions reduction …

Q&A: Shipping sector at crossroads for GHG emissions Singapore, 14 October (Argus) — Argus spoke with marine fuels supplier KPI Ocean Connect's global head of alternative fuels and carbon markets, …

Indonesian gran urea sold at $400/t fob to Philippines Singapore, 14 October (Argus) — A trader has sold 7,000t of granular urea to a Philippine importer at $400/t. The cargo …

IEA hikes 2025-26 global oil supply growth forecast London, 14 October (Argus) — The IEA has raised its forecast for global oil supply growth by around 300,000 b/d for both …

Printer friendly Passenger numbers rise at Australia’s Melbourne airport 14 Oct 2025 05:34 (+01:00 GMT) Passenger numbers rise at Australia's Melbourne airport Sydney, 14 October (Argus) — Transits at Australia's …

Baker Hughes see tariff hit at lower end of range New York, 13 October (Argus) — Oilfield services giant Baker Hughes said the impact from tariffs on this year's results …

E-fuel producers call for IMO net-zero approval Sao Paulo, 13 October (Argus) — Producers of synthetic fuels derived from hydrogen are calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to approve …

TFFF, REDD+ can generate $9bn/yr for deforestation Brasilia, 13 October (Argus) — The global forest funding initiative Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) and the reducing emissions from deforestation and forest …

Cop 30 finance group sets 5 climate priorities Brasilia, 13 October (Argus) — The UN Cop 30 climate summit's circle of finance ministers will present five priorities to increase climate …

Cop 30 presidency looking to 'advance negotiations' Sao Paulo, 13 October (Argus) — The Brazilian presidency of the UN Cop 30 climate summit is looking to "advance negotiations" during both …

P66 shuts gasoline units, ramps up imports in Calif Houston, 8 October (Argus) — Phillips 66 has shut gasoline units at its 139,000 b/d Los Angeles, California, refining complex and …

Phillips 66 to diversify crude slate after Cenovus deal Houston, 9 October (Argus) — US independent refiner Phillips 66 plans to diversify its crude slate at two midcontinent refineries once …

New Jersey opens debate on out-of-state solar Houston, 8 October (Argus) — New Jersey regulators will examine whether to allow out-of-state solar generation into the state's renewable energy program, a …

US postpones Wyoming PRB coal lease sale Cheyenne, 9 October (Argus) — The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed an auction for the West Antelope III coal lease …

Divisions persist ahead of IMO's GHG levy vote Dubai, 13 October (Argus) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) plan for a global greenhouse gas (GHG) levy on shipping is facing …

Iraq's gas ambitions clash with flaring reality Baghdad is in a bind between its ambitious plans and stubborn realities, writes Bachar Halabi London, 8 October (Argus) — The Iraqi government …

Opec sees gasoline driving 2026 oil demand growth London, 13 October (Argus) — Opec kept its global oil demand and supply forecasts unchanged in its Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) …

Opec+ restraint prioritises unity and stability Dubai, 13 October (Argus) — Eight core Opec+ producers extended their cautious supply management approach into November, agreeing to raise their collective output ceiling …

Malaysia unveils 2026 budget, to implement carbon tax Singapore, 13 October (Argus) — Malaysia has announced its budget for 2026 and confirmed it will introduce a carbon tax. The 470bn …

Challenging fossil fuel talks continue ahead of Cop 30 Cop host Brazil embodies the nuances of depending on fossil fuels while shifting to cleaner energy, writes Caroline Varin Edinburgh, 10 …

German product demand stable, Rhine supply tightens Hamburg, 13 October (Argus) — German spot sales of heating oil and fuels held largely stable in the week ending 12 October, but …

Australia's voluntary ACCU demand falls in September Sydney, 13 October (Argus) — Voluntary demand for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) halved on the month in September to reach the lowest …

Brazil miners eye cutting emissions by 90pc by 2050 Sao Paulo, 10 October (Argus) — Brazil's Essential Minerals Coalition— which includes Vale, national mining institute Ibram and 13 other companies …

EU carbon policy prompts industry fuel shifts Washington, 7 October (Argus) — Heavy industries like cement, steel and aluminium that have traditionally relied on carbon-intensive fuels like petroleum coke are …

Prize revives Venezuelan opposition: Machado Caracas, 10 October (Argus) — A Venezuelan opposition leader's winning of the Nobel Peace Prize will help redouble efforts to transition the South American country …

Renewables co-processing now 'less attractive': P66 Houston, 10 October (Argus) — Major changes in US trade and renewables policy this year have made investing in more biofuel capacity uneconomical for …

German Sunfire picked for 40MW Finland e-methanol plant London, 8 October (Argus) — German electrolyser manufacturer Sunfire has been awarded a contract by Finnish developer P2X Solutions to carry out …

VLSFO 3Q viscosity levels hit new high New York, 8 October (Argus) — Very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) global viscosity levels hit a new record high in the third quarter …

Grid, regulation hurdle to W. Balkan renewables growth London, 10 October (Argus) — The lack of available grid capacity for the connection of new projects as well as administrative issues …

Germany to end double counting of advanced biofuels Hamburg, 10 October (Argus) — German authorities have reached an informal agreement to no longer allow advanced biofuels to be double counted …

Pembina nears FID for gas-powered AI hub Calgary, 6 October (Argus) — Calgary, Alberta-based Pembina Pipeline is inching closer to a final investment decision (FID) on what would be one …

FERC ends wait time to start building pipelines Washington, 8 October (Argus) — Natural gas pipelines will no longer have to wait up to 150 days after receiving federal authorization …

US Senate votes to repeal Caesar Act sanctions on Syria Dubai, 10 October (Argus) — The US Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on the former Syrian …

Japan's Eneos halts CO2-based fuel to focus on biofuel Tokyo, 10 October (Argus) — Japanese refiner Eneos has revised its synthetic fuel (e-fuel) development plan, shifting its focus from CO2-based …

Rio Tinto's Australian Bell Bay Al plant risks closure Sydney, 10 October (Argus) — UK-Australian producer Rio Tinto may have to shut its 190,000 t/yr Bell Bay aluminium smelter in …

Confusion endures as US port fees approach New York, 9 October (Argus) — The shipping community is still missing key details on the application and implementation of port fees for …

BYD unveils gasoline-ethanol engine, opens Brazil plant Sao Paulo, 9 October (Argus) — Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new engine for its plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) that run on …

US sustains oil permitting pace during shutdown Washington, 9 October (Argus) — Federal land managers have been roughly maintaining their pace in approving permits to drill since government funding ran …

Unimetals deal for Sims UK stalls over funding Pittsburgh, 9 October (Argus) — UK recycler Unimetals' deal to buy Sims Metal's UK scrap business could be in jeopardy because it …

Keystone XL reboot ‘warrants exploring': Canada Calgary, 9 October (Argus) — Canada is open to exploring a revival of the defunct Keystone XL pipeline project to the US as respective …

Brazil inflation accelerates to 5.17pc in September Sao Paulo, 9 October (Argus) — Brazil's headline inflation accelerated to an annual 5.17pc in September, driven by an increase in power tariffs …

Fertiglobe buys Wengfu's Australian fertilizer assets Sydney, 2 October (Argus) — UAE-based chemicals and fertilizer supplier Fertiglobe completed its acquisition of Chinese-owned Wengfu Australia's distribution assets on 1 October, expanding …

Turkish HRC exports surge, CRC sales drop in August London, 2 October (Argus) — Turkish hot-rolled coil (HRC) exports surged in August by 45pc on the month and by 16pc …

US' CF ships low-carbon ammonia to Europe London, 2 October (Argus) — US fertilizer firm CF Industries has shipped its first ‘certified low-carbon' ammonia cargo to Europe, the company said …

German gas storage likely to be 30pc full by 1 Feb London, 3 October (Argus) — Aggregate German underground gas storage sites are likely to meet the 30pc fill level …

Vancouver sulfur exports down on year in Aug Houston, 3 October (Argus) — Sulfur exports from Vancouver fell in August by 5pc from a year earlier following market softening during …