Insight Blog

Commodity markets continue to watch developments in the Middle East amid attacks in the Red Sea that are causing some ship operators to avoid the

By Staff

For decades, the US Gulf of Mexico was referred to as the

By Starr Spencer

S&P Global Commodity Insights editors and analysts continue to see the impact of US tariffs as well as the Israel-Iran conflict on commodity markets.

By Staff

There is a lot of investment that needs to keep flowing to ensure energy supplies, both fossil fuel and clean energy, as only one or a few sources of energy won't be able to provide the answer.

By Sambit Monhanty

Canadian oil sands production is expected to reach a record annual average production of 3.5 million b/d in 2025, 5% higher than 2024, according to an

By Kevin Birn, Celina Hwang

S&P Global Commodity Insights editors are closely monitoring Asian refiners as they reassess emergency crude reserves amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

By Staff

With Mark Thomas at the helm, Bapco Energies has embarked on the modernization and expansion of its 300,000 b/d Sitra refinery, now known as Bapco Refining, moved into trading oil products from the refinery, started a 2 GW offshore wind project in collaboration with renewables company Masdar, expanded power and gas imports to diversify supply and reduce emissions, and invested in energy startups aligned with decarbonization goals through BeVentures, its venture capital arm. Thomas spoke to Claudia Carpenter, editorial lead at S&P Global Commodity Insights, about several projects that are underway as he steers Bapco Energies to help Bahrain reach net zero by 2060

By Claudia Carpenter

S&P Global Commodity Insights editors and analysts are closely monitoring the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on various commodity markets and

By Staff

A project developer once said that building a gas-fired power plant was like running a lemonade stand on a hot day, where your cart is next to a (very

By Eric Yep

S&P Global Commodity Insights editors are keeping an eye on developments in the talks between the US and Iran, and how the outcome might impact

By Staff

Equitable Origin was founded in Ecuador in 2009 to tackle the challenges posed by oil and gas development in the Amazon. In 2014, it issued the first

Tariff-related concerns, the decarbonization of the industry and China's consumption were just among the hottest topics at the Singapore Coking Coal

By Clement Choo

This week's Commodity Tracker highlights the reactions of various steel and aluminum associations to US President Donald Trump's recent tariff

By Staff

Several key insights emerged from the Singapore Iron Ore Forum 2025, held on May 28 during the broader SGX Commodities-organized Singapore International Ferrous Week, which ran from May 26 to May 30. Here are seven notable takeaways.

By Clement Choo