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Tokyo proposes fuel-based power benchmark rules for ETS Osaka, 14 October (Argus) — The Japanese government has unveiled a draft framework for a benchmark-based carbon allowance allocation for power plants …

Trump discusses Venezuela 'land' strikes Washington, 15 October (Argus) — US president Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly mulled possible military strikes on Venezuelan soil, which would expand US operations against …

Printer friendly Petrobras obtém certificado global para venda SAF 15 Oct 2025 22:05 (+01:00 GMT) Petrobras obtém certificado global para venda SAF Sao Paulo, 15 October (Argus) — A Petrobras …

Deforestation spike in 2024 risks 2030 goal Sao Paulo, 15 October (Argus) — Global deforestation last year rose by 27pc and was 63pc above the projected pathway to zero deforestation …

StormFisher acquires troubled Quebec biomethanol maker Houston, 15 October (Argus) — Canada's StormFisher Hydrogen acquired biomethanol developer Recyclage Carbone Varennes (RCV), which had sought protection from creditors, and will turn …

COP presidency advances action agenda Sao Paulo, 15 October (Argus) — The UN Cop 30 climate summit's presidency has announced that 423 out of 722 initiatives filed since 2014 accepted …

Pre-Cop leaves most negotiations to Belem Brasilia, 15 October (Argus) — Delegates at the pre-Cop held in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia this week reached some consensus on the next …

Global GHG levels hit new record highs in 2024: WMO London, 15 October (Argus) — Levels of the three most abundant long-lived greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world's surface atmosphere …

Eneos, India's NTPC to collaborate on green methanol Tokyo, 15 October (Argus) — Japanese refiner Eneos will partner with Indian state-owned utility NTPC's renewable energy subsidiary for potential supply of …

Singapore passes bill to fund SAF mandate Singapore, 15 October (Argus) — Singapore passed the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) (Amendment) bill in Parliament on 14 October, which will …

Australian environment law reform to save $5bn Sydney, 15 October (Argus) — The Australian federal Labor government's plan to reform its Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act will save …

Brazil coated steel quota nears limit Sao Paulo, 14 October (Argus) — Importers filled 79pc of the 293,200 metric tonne (t) coated steel quota in Brazil as of 8 October, …

Fossil fuels in Cop 30 action agenda spotlight Brasilia, 14 October (Argus) — Transitioning away from fossil fuels is the goal in the UN Cop 30 climate summit's action agenda …

Italy, Japan, India back Brazil's fuel pledge Brasilia, 14 October (Argus) — Italy, Japan and India have endorsed Brazil's proposal to quadruple global output and use of sustainable fuels by …

Emerging nations can decarbonize grid for $130bn/yr Brasilia, 14 October (Argus) — Emerging countries could decarbonize their power grids with $130bn/yr for the next 10 years, according to a group …

Total CEO bullish on oil as Opec+ set to gain sway London, 14 October (Argus) — TotalEnergies chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said he expects Opec+ to exert greater control over …

ConocoPhillips eyes Libya Waha Oil deal London, 14 October (Argus) — US firm ConocoPhillips is hoping to conclude a deal with Libya that would boost crude output from the Waha …

Highfield raises $6.45mn for Spanish potash mine London, 14 October (Argus) — Australian prospective potash producer Highfield Resources has secured an additional A$10mn ($6.45mn) of capital for its 1.3mn t/yr …

Printer friendly Neue Produktionsanlage für synthetisches Benzin ab 2028 14 Oct 2025 16:55 (+01:00 GMT) Neue Produktionsanlage für synthetisches Benzin ab 2028 Hamburg, 14 October (Argus) — Die German eFuel …

Sweden's Peab seeks suppliers under 2026 bitumen tender London, 14 October (Argus) — Swedish construction company Peab Asfalt has sought bids in its tender for 2026 bitumen supply to its …

Pakistan NRL boosts bitumen exports, awards Oct cargoes London, 8 October (Argus) — Pakistani refiner NRL has awarded two October-loading bitumen cargoes under a tender issued last week, indicating a …

IMO discussions on global GHG rules remain mixed London, 14 October (Argus) — Discussions on adopting binding global rules to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping began on Tuesday …

IMF upgrades global economic outlook Washington, 14 October (Argus) — The IMF is upgrading its global economic growth forecast for 2025 and 2026, but the economic rationale for the upward …

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 …