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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes have displaced pipeline natural gas volumes in the Atlantic Basin throughout 2019, due to historically low spot prices of the shipped fuel. Higher LNG spot market activity has helped unleash some of the commodity'...

"Trade wars are good, and easy to win,� President Donald Trump tweeted in March 2018 after imposing sweeping tariffs on US imports of steel and aluminum. The application of a little-known trade remedy sent shockwaves across the metal markets and upen...

US utilities have stepped up their efforts to provide environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports with clear emissions reduction goals, writes Jeffrey Ryser. This is the first in a series of articles assessing key energy sector trends, ahead o...

As COP25 kicks off in Madrid, S&P Global Platts editors take a look at the CO2 impact from OPEC oil production. European gas and nuclear, and IMO 2020’s impact on commodities as diverse as fuel oil and iron ore, are also on the agenda in this w...

The Russian gas industry has long been portrayed by means of predictable and dated clichés. Mention of Russian bears, gas as the new cold war, or pipelines forming the new Iron Curtain, have littered both journalistic and analytical coverage of Russ...

S&P Global Platts hosted its Ferrous & Steel Outlook event in Singapore last week. Here are five key takeaways from the event. 1. China winter steel production cuts of less concern than property sector   Chinese mills have been less inclined to resto...

Ending tax breaks for fossil fuels like diesel is a key policy pledge for the incoming EU commissioners, as part of the drive to make the EU carbon neutral by 2050. This is set to be a major test of national governments' commitment to reducing fossi...

The razzle dazzle of US tight oil and new rules on marine fuels could have meant a chilly reception for the arrival of the North Sea's Johan Sverdrup. The medium sour crude grade could be the region's last big production boost at a time when, espec...

In this week’s pick of energy and commodity charts, Asian jet fuel suppliers feel the pinch from Hong Kong’s weak demand as protests in the city persist. Plus: Fujairah stocks and IMO 2020, global gas exporters meet in Equatorial Guinea, ...

The US is quickly becoming a top supplier of crude for Australia, with the first full laden VLCC with WTI en route to Australia. Like a microcosm of the overall US crude oil export growth phenomenon, Australian refineries are increasingly importing c...

China has dominated the physical global gold markets for the last few years, as not only the world's number one producer but also the top consumer. Physical flows have swapped direction - no longer East to West, but West to East. The traditional hub...

This new monthly feature looks at key auto markets around the globe, including output and sales trends and the impact on relevant steel and metals prices. The auto sector accounts for around 25% of steel consumption in the US and Germany, 7% in China...

Nuclear generation in the US and France faces contrasting challenges of power market prices and safety concerns, as this week's graphics show. Other top trends picked by S&P Global Platts editors include China's falling LNG imports, stuttering gold...

OPEC officials have played down the prospect of deeper crude oil production cuts. Demand may be picking up and US shale producers are finally feeling the pinch. However, tepid prices and the awkward timing of the giant Aramco IPO will make a strong c...

For every barrel of oil produced from the average Permian Basin well, about three barrels of water get pumped out with it. The water-to-oil ratio is lowest in the established Midland Basin, but more exaggerated in the Delaware and other Texas basins....

Precious metals top this week’s selection of energy and commodity charts, as palladium prices continue to climb, but provide little upside for platinum. Plus: US natural gas prices, Middle East economies’ oil dependency, European coal-to-...

The market for European Guarantees of Origin, or GO, electronic tags that certify the source of renewable electricity, is evolving quickly. S&P Global Platts has been monitoring developments, including the impact of recently-launched French auctions;...

Norway brags about its green credentials but the Scandinavian petrodollar state still depends on exporting oil and natural gas for its long-term prosperity. Its latest giant offshore oil field project is proof that the North Sea still has decades of ...

LNG breaks new records either side of the Atlantic in this week’s pick of energy and commodities trends from S&P Global Platts editors. Plus: US crude imports and refining, German power price dynamics and more. 1. US LNG feedgas demand hits new...

Coal demand is declining in the US and Europe, but coal remains the world's most dominant fuel for power generation. Despite what you may read, the global market for thermal coal continues to gain steam, particularly as Asia builds new coal-fired po...