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Infographics

A picture is worth a thousand words. S&P Global Commodity Insights infographics and interactive tools help tell some of the most significant stories in oil, shipping, natural gas, petrochemical, electric power, coal, metal and agriculture markets.

Hydrogen: Beyond the Hype

Get the latest news, analysis and multimedia from S&P Global Commodity Insights on hydrogen and its current and future role in the global energy mix.

Environment and Sustainability

Sustainability is an increasing concern in the commodities industry – from carbon emissions trading to the development of renewables and stricter rules on areas such as mining, plastics and sulfur in oil products.

Energy Transition

S&P Global Commodity Insights energy transition news, insights and thought leadership charts the transition to greener energy and its impact on commodities.

Emissions and Carbon Intensity

Commodity sectors across the board are paying greater attention to emissions, with growing interest in measuring greenhouse gas intensity of energy and raw materials. S&P Global Commodity Insights follows all the developments and market impacts.

US Policy

From oil and gas to metals, steel, power, coal and emissions, S&P Global Commodity Insights presents a resource for news and analysis related to US policy.

AI and commodities

With technology developments changing the world every day, stay up to date on how artificial intelligence (AI) and increasingly expert systems are impacting commodities, trading, prices, and the economics of energy markets.

Red Sea Shipping Risk

Shippers transiting the Red Sea face heightened risks following several attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The crisis intensified at the end of 2023 with the US Navy sinking Houthi boats and an Iranian warship entering the Red Sea.

OPEC+ Oil Quotas and Geopolitics

OPEC and OPEC+ are key drivers of global oil supply. S&P Global Commodity Insights follows their oil quota decisions and the impacts to the global market and geopolitical stage. For first access to Platts OPEC+ survey, join Platts Dimensions Pro.

Europe Energy Price Crisis

As curtailed Russian gas supplies and record-low nuclear availability raise the specter of potential power blackouts in Europe, countries are allowing more coal-fired power generation, setting energy price caps and triggering emergency gas plans.

Guyana's oil boom

Guyana has emerged as a new powerhouse in oil and gas markets. S&P Global Commodity Insights brings you the latest news about Guyana's production, reserves, and supply and demand.

Exploration & Production

Fossil fuels still lead the pack in global energy consumption. S&P Global Commodity Insights brings you the latest upstream news on oil and gas production, including drilling, infrastructure, and company developments.

War in Ukraine

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at the impacts on commodity and energy markets in the region and the world at large.

Biofuels and Energy

As the world strives to attain sustainable energy and low-carbon goals, biofuels have emerged as a crucial solution. S&P Global Commodity Insights tracks how latest policies and trends affect markets as countries chase advanced biofuels adoption.

Industry Views

S&P Global Commodity Insights speaks with C-suite executives, government officials and other high-profile figures in energy and commodities markets globally.

Metals Trade Review

Key trends in iron ore, alumina, copper, steel and scrap and metallurgical coal, plus a view on what the next few months could bring, from supply and demand shifts, to new arbitrages, and to quality spread fluctuations.

LNG Commoditization

The market for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is gradually becoming more liquid, transparent, flexible and efficient. S&P Global Commodity Insights charts the rise of LNG as a global commodity.

Food Security

S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at how geopolitics and supply chain issues are impacting markets for grains, oilseeds and more.

CERAWeek

Coverage from our experts at CERAWeek by S&P Global

Commodities 2024

S&P Global Commodity Insights examines the market trends to watch in 2024. For our full coverage, visit Platts Connect.

COP28 News

Explore the influence of the upcoming 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (Dubai, UAE) on energy and commodity markets, with key themes like climate finance, the global stocktake and ambitious targets for renewables, energy efficiency and hydrogen.

Coronavirus and Commodities

As the world learns to live with coronavirus, S&P Global Commodity Insights reporters and analysts look at short-term impacts and longer-term shifts in supply, demand and prices.

Battery Metals

S&P Global Commodity Insights presents the latest news features, podcasts, blog posts, videos and special reports the rapid evolving battery metals market.

Recycled Plastics

News, analysis and multimedia coverage of the role of recycled plastics in the circular economy from S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Natural Gas in Transition

The energy transition is affecting the US natural gas industry from burner tip back to the wellhead. Across the natural gas value chain there are risks and opportunities.

Upstream Solutions

International Energy Week and LEF

International Energy Week and the London Energy Forum draw industry leaders for pivotal discussions. Our dedicated reporters ensure comprehensive coverage of all the news, breakthroughs, and announcements shaping the future of energy.

US Sanctions on Venezuela's PDVSA

S&P Global Commodity Insights examines how sweeping sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA impact crude oil and oil product markets.

Commodities 2021

S&P Global Commodity Insights presents market trends to watch in oil, natural gas, petrochemicals and other commodities over the coming year.

Commodities 2020

S&P Global Commodity Insights presents market trends to watch in oil, natural gas, petrochemicals and other commodities over the coming year.

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COP27

Nations came together in November 2022 for the UN Climate Change talks in Egypt. S&P Global Commodity Insights breaks down the key themes of COP27 affecting energy and commodity markets, from climate finance to the latest decarbonization targets.

Energy Transition in Southeast Asia — Decarbonizing while growing: Energy Transition in Southeast Asia’s power sector

The Deep Ties of Inflation

Agribusiness Key Themes

Upstream Research and Insight

The Road to COP26

North American oil rig count 2021

Financing Biofuels Related Investments

Global Oil Supply and Demand Outlook 2021-2022

Market Cycles and Key Developments

Impact of Winter Storm Uri on Chemical Markets

Global LNG Market Outlook 2021

IMO 2020 Insights

Energy Transition

European PPA energy market continues to grow

Energy Transition - The Future Of The Oil Industry Outlook

Digital Transformation in Upstream Energy

Alternative Battery Technology Review

Agribusiness: Top issues impacting agriculture

APPEC 2023

Track our coverage of the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference, or APPEC, for exclusive news, analysis and interviews with key stakeholders in the energy industry.

Commodities 2023

S&P Global Commodity Insights presents a selection of our features exploring commodity market trends to watch in 2023. For our full coverage, visit Platts Dimensions Pro.

IMO 2020

Countdown to 2020: Coverage of the IMO's 0.5% sulfur cap for shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is covering the latest IMO 2020 news features, blog posts, podcasts, videos and presentations on the subject of the sulfur cap and its impact.

2022 US Midterm Elections

S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at the potential impacts on the energy industry from the 2022 US midterm elections.

LME Week

Representatives from the entire supply chain meet during the London Metals Exchange's event to discuss current trends in metals markets and what to expect for the year ahead.

Iran Sanctions

US sanctions on Iranian oil sales in 2018 led to a steep fall in the country’s oil output. S&P Global Commodity Insights tracks impacts across petroleum, gas, metals and petrochemicals, and moves towards a deal that would allow exports to resume.

Mexico Energy Reform

S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at how Mexico's energy and commodity landscape is evolving, from oil and refined products to natural gas, power and renewables.

2020 US Elections

S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at the potential impacts on the energy industry from the 2020 US elections.

Asia-Pacific Energy Crisis

Blackouts, strikes over fuel costs and energy rationing policies are just some of the symptoms of the crisis engulfing energy systems in the Asia-Pacific region. S&P Global Commodity Insights surveys the fallout in key commodity markets

Commodities 2022

S&P Global Commodity Insights presents market trends to watch in oil, natural gas, petrochemicals and other commodities over the coming year.

LME Week

S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage of the New York Climate Week 2022, including the latest in climate action and what to expect in the coming years.

Gastech Gas Conference

Industry meets September 2021 in Dubai amid a tight gas market and unprecedented global price rally, with future demand and decarbonization set to dominate the agenda.

COP26

Before, during & after the UN Climate Change talks in Glasgow, S&P Global Commodity Insights tracks the response to UN climate goals and knock-on impacts on commodity prices, infrastructure and trade flows.

Women in Metals and Mining

From laws preventing women working in specific jobs, to stereotyping of gender roles and abilities, historically the metals and mining sectors were inhospitable environments for women to enter and progress careers. Long overdue change is now happening in the industry, but there is still much work to be done, thirteen exceptional female leaders told S&P Global Platts.

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Oil & Money Conference 2019

S&P Global Platts reporters will be on site at the 2019 Oil & Money Conference in London. The theme for this year's edition, Strategies for the Energy Transition reflects the crossroads at which the energy industry now finds itself.

Commodities 2019

What’s in store for oil, natural gas and other energy commodities in 2019? S&P Global Commodity Insights presents a series of outlooks looking at what to expect over the coming year.

APPEC 2021

The 37th Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference organized by S&P Global Platts takes place as Asia looks to a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. #PlattsAPPEC coverage includes exclusive news, analysis and interviews with industry leaders.

Oil & Gas 2018 Outlook: Asia

The dynamics of Asia’s energy landscape are changing fast as prices -- from crude oil to LNG -- are staging a sharp recovery. S&P Global Platts presents a series of outlooks that delve deeper into what’s in store for the region in 2018.

Suez Canal

The blockage of the Suez Canal by mega container ship Ever Given is sending ripples through global commodity markets.

Earth Day

As global actors come together for three days of climate action, S&P Global Platts charts the transition to greener energy sources and its impact on commodity markets.