Upstream oil and gas
Overview
Argus has reported on crude oil and markets and natural gas for decades. Our WTI assessments at Midland and Houston are the standard physical benchmarks for US crude.
Our ASCI(r) index is the key reference for Mideast exports to the Americas. Our natural gas prices and indexes are benchmarks for Europe’s major gas trading hubs. And our news and analysis of key upstream markets in Russia, China, Latin America, Europe and North America is second to none.
Commodities we cover
To unearth the true insights needed to make confident decisions, you need access to data, price assessments and analytical tools on the commodity markets that drive upstream oil and gas. Explore our coverage most relevant to you:
Argus WTI Houston – at the heart of global crude oil trade
WTI Midland is now the world’s largest freely traded grade of crude oil by output and volume. This crude has truly emerged as the global crude oil benchmark.
Learn moreThe Argus advantage
Our people
Our dedicated team of industry professionals are close to local markets, so you benefit not only from precise pricing data, but the breadth of market intelligence at their fingertips. Data alone - no matter how accurate - is not sufficient.
Methodologies
The unique market insights that out clients benefit from are founded upon proven methods. Our methodologies for price discovery are transparent and firmly based on rigorous market-appropriate processes.
Heritage
For over 50 years, clients have benefited from the precise market intelligence delivered by Argus experts working collaboratively across the global commodity markets.
