More about the Argus Base Oils Outlook

How are clients using our report and forecasts?

  • To better understand the price impact from changes in market fundamentals
  • To facilitate and assess short-term buying/selling/arbitrage opportunities
  • As a benchmark for internal transfer prices or in forward contracts
  • As a neutral, third-party reference against internal price forecasts
  • As an input for profit maximising and production optimisation models

Forecast prices and analysis covers:

United States

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export
Domestic SN 150 (new)
Domestic SN 500 (new)
Domestic bright stock (new)

Group II

N100 fob export
N220 fob export
N600 fob export
Domestic N100 (new)
Domestic N220 (new)
Domestic N600 (new)


Group III

Domestic 4ct


Europe

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export
Domestic SN 150 (new)
Domestic SN 500 (new)
Domestic bright stock (new)


Group II

Fca ARA N150
Fca ARA N600

Group III

Fca NWE 4cSt
Fca NWE 4cSt (a) (new)
Fca NWE 4cSt (b) (new)



Asia

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export

Group II

N150 fob export
N500 fob export
Cfr India N70 (new)
Cfr India N150 (new)
Cfr India N500 (new)

Group III

Cfr northeast Asia 4cSt
Cfr India 4cSt
Ex-tank UAE 4cSt

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More about Argus Base Oils Outlook

Complementary to Argus Base Oils weekly spot price assessments, this monthly forecast report helps our clients:

  • To better understand the price impact from changes in market fundamental
  • To facilitate and assess short-term buying/selling/arbitrage opportunities
  • As a benchmark for internal transfer prices or in forward contracts
  • As a neutral, third-party reference against internal price forecasts
  • As an input for profit maximising and production optimisation models

Forecast prices and analysis covers:

United States

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export
Domestic SN 150 (new)
Domestic SN 500 (new)
Domestic bright stock (new)

Group II

N100 fob export
N220 fob export
N600 fob export
Domestic N100 (new)
Domestic N220 (new)
Domestic N600 (new)


Group III

Domestic 4cSt


Europe

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export
Domestic SN 150 (new)
Domestic SN 500 (new)
Domestic bright stock (new)


Group II

Fca ARA N150
Fca ARA N600

Group III

Fca NWE 4cSt
Fca NWE 4cSt (a) (new)
Fca NWE 4cSt (b) (new)



Asia

Group I

SN 150 fob export
SN 500 fob export
Bright stock fob export

Group II

N150 fob export
N500 fob export
Cfr India N70 (new)
Cfr India N150 (new)
Cfr India N500 (new)

Group III

Cfr northeast Asia 4cSt
Cfr India 4cSt
Ex-tank UAE 4cSt


Note: 14 new price forecasts were added starting from the June 2020 issue, bringing the total number of price forecasts to 35. 
* Europe Group III (a) refers to base oils which have Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 504 00/507 00 certification

* Europe Group III (b) refers to base oils which do not have Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 504 00/507 00 certification

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  • US

    Group I

    • SN 150 fob export
    • SN 500 fob export
    • Bright stock fob export
    • Domestic SN 150 (new)
    • Domestic SN 500 (new)
    • Domestic bright stock (new)

    Group II

    • N100 fob export
    • N220 fob export
    • N600 fob export
    • Domestic N100 (new)
    • Domestic N220 (new)
    • Domestic N600 (new)

    Group III

    • Domestic 4ct
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Effects of COVID-19

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be far-reaching for the global commodity markets. The predicted decline in US crude oil production will limit the available supply of NGLs, which are key feedstocks for the US ethylene industry, which in turn will reduce the North American cost advantage in producing polyethylene and other derivatives.

Download the latest presentation by the vice-president of Petrochemicals Consulting, Steve Weber, in which he discusses some of the factors that will affect the US petrochemicals industry.

Topics to be covered in the presentation include: 

Declining US oil production

Declining US crude oil production and how it will affect LPG supplies 

US’ reduced competitive advantage

The US’ reduced competitive advantage in producing ethylene and polyethylene

US propylene markets

The US’ reduced competitive advantage in producing ethylene and polyethylene

About the service

Our global team of marine fuels specialists are constantly monitoring bunker markets through an extensive network of industry connections and a range of proprietary tools and rich data sources. Scrubber investments, refining announcements, enforcement procedures and port plans are all reviewed by our team.

The Argus Marine Fuels Outlook provides coverage of the latest developments from key regional bunker markets, and delivers actionable insights and in-depth analysis to help you make decisions with confidence.

Here are examples of how our clients are benefiting from the service:


Shipowners and charterers track the forecast price of various bunker fuels to aid their decision-making processes for bunker purchasing


Marine fuel blenders and resellers track the price of various bunker fuels at different locations to make the best planning decisions about their products and strategy.


Marine fuel traders and brokers rely on our data throughout the trade, from pre-trade analysis to settlement prices for term delivery.


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About the service

Our global team of marine fuels specialists are constantly monitoring bunker markets through an extensive network of industry connections and a range of proprietary tools and rich data sources. Scrubber investments, refining announcements, enforcement procedures and port plans are all reviewed by our team.

The Argus Marine Fuels Outlook provides coverage of the latest developments from key regional bunker markets, and delivers actionable insights and in-depth analysis to help you make decisions with confidence.

Here are examples of how our clients are benefiting from the service:


Shipowners and charterers track the forecast price of various bunker fuels to aid their decision-making processes for bunker purchasing


Marine fuel blenders and resellers track the price of various bunker fuels at different locations to make the best planning decisions about their products and strategy.


Marine fuel traders and brokers rely on our data throughout the trade, from pre-trade analysis to settlement prices for term delivery.


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Argus Global Gasoline Conference

 
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Argus Global Gasoline Conference

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Our consulting division builds on Argus’ key strengths – commodity markets expertise, international networks and trusted data – to help our clients realise opportunities. The global team works with corporates, lenders and investors, governments and regulatory bodies as well as professional service firms, offering tailor-made research to those seeking the highest quality market and technical insight, analysis and commentary. The consulting team is responsible for global fundamentals data and analytical tools, strategy reports and forward-looking price outlooks and leverages these in bespoke projects for clients.

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