Among the list of high-octane components are reformate, alkylate, MTBE, ETBE, toluene, xylenes, ethyl benzene, and others. Some of these components primarily see demand from the chemical market but could be diverted to the gasoline pool if there are returns in that segment.
MTBE is a high-octane component for gasoline blending, but only used in some countries. MTBE demand has been led by growth in Asia, Middle East, and Latin Markets. Other regions have focused on increased biofuel usage which includes ethanol and ETBE.
Argus’ experts will help you determine what trends to track and how to stay competitive in today’s ever-changing global markets.
Roel focuses on the expansion of the Methanol and Fuels and Octane Services in strategic regions. He has over 17 years’ experience in petrochemical services relating to olefins, methanol, MTBE, octanes, and feedstocks. Roel’s previous experience includes managing system development projects in several industries and he has also worked at one of Mobil’s ethylene crackers in Houston between 1996-97. He holds a degree in Information Systems from the University of Houston.
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Chemical Conversations : Gasoline-blending | Argus Media >>
Chemical Conversations: MTBE Outlook | Argus Media >>
Victoria joined Argus in 2020 and is Head of European methanol and MTBE/ETBE markets. She contributes to benchmark spot price assessments, as well as supply and demand analytics for the Argus Methanol and Argus Fuels and Octanes services. Victoria has over ten years’ experience covering the methanol and fuel octanes markets with pricing and consulting firms. She holds MA and MPhil degrees from Trinity College, University of Cambridge.
