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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.

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.

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.

Recycled Plastics

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Road to COP28

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.

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.

Food Security

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Upstream Solutions

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Upstream Research and Insight

IMO 2020 Insights

Digital Transformation in Upstream Energy

Global LNG Market Outlook 2021

Energy Transition

Market Cycles and Key Developments

The Deep Ties of Inflation

Alternative Battery Technology Review

Agribusiness Key Themes

The Road to COP26

Financing Biofuels Related Investments

North American oil rig count 2021

Global Oil Supply and Demand Outlook 2021-2022

Impact of Winter Storm Uri on Chemical Markets

European PPA energy market continues to grow

Energy Transition - The Future Of The Oil Industry Outlook

Agribusiness: Top issues impacting agriculture

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.

2018 US Midterm Elections

S&P Global Commodity Insights looks at the potential impacts on the energy industry from the 2018 US midterm election.