About this episode

The episode discusses the critical role of sulfur in various industries and the impact of its supply deficit on the global market.

Sulfur is a lynchpin commodity, connecting the oil and gas industry to food production and much more. Already in a structural supply deficit, now, nearly half the world’s internationally traded sulfur is off the market with the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz. There is no clear line of sight as to how quickly supply could return with potentially catastrophic consequences for the world. What is sulphur (sulfur), how and where is it produced and what is it used for and why is the world not talking about this? Our guest is Meena Chauhan, Senior Manager for Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid, Analytics and Consulting Services at Argus Media.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Chapman

Guest: Meena Chauhan

Topics covered

• sulfur
• commodity supply
• oil and gas
• food production
• global trade
• supply chain

Keywords

• sulfur
• commodity
• supply deficit
• oil and gas
• food production
• Strait of Hormuz
• Argus Media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Argus Media

Products: Sulphur

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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