https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/chemicalsSubscribe to the latest chemicals news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Chemicalshttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/060326-interview-trafigura-expands-owned-vlcc-fleet-for-less-exposure-to-time-chartersTrafigura is set to operate more VLCCs under its ownership in bids to meet growing transport demand while reducing exposure to period charter markets, where rates could stay elevated amid consolidation and evolving geopolitics, according to the trading house's top shipping executive. Andrea Olivi, global head of shipping at Trafigura, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, that owning a certainCrude Oil, Maritime & Shipping, Refined Products, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Wet Freight, Fuel Oil, Bunker Fuel, Renewables2026-06-03T15:49:35Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/060226-us-polyethylene-ethylene-exports-retreat-as-demand-weakens-prices-declineUS polyethylene and ethylene exports have begun retreating after a surge driven by Middle East war disruptions that positioned the country as a leading global supplier. The pullback in exports marks a notable shift from the previous surge in buying activity to a period in which global players, having secured ample material in recent months, are increasingly reluctant to purchase additionalChemicals, Polymers2026-06-02T21:26:17Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/060126-us-may-ethylene-cp-settles-225-centslb-higher-on-month-sourcesUS chemical companies settled the May ethylene contract price at 35.50 cents/lb, up 0.75 cents/lb month over month, market sources confirmed June 1. The CP is negotiated based on monthly spot ethylene pricing and feedstock ethane movements, which directly impact production costs. In May, spot ethylene prices trended lower as inventories remained high and downstream demand was subdued. SpotChemicals, Olefins2026-06-01T23:28:42Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/052926-high-sulfur-prices-squeeze-fertilizer-margins-spur-production-cutbacksPersistent global sulfur price hikes have led to widespread issues across the fertilizer sector, including reduced operating margins and production interruptions, companies and traders said. Sulfur prices have climbed since the Feb. 28 start of the Middle East war, which trapped about half of all global seaborne exports behind the Strait of Hormuz, according to S&P Global CERA data. The supplyFertilizers, Chemicals2026-05-29T19:35:54Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/052926-factbox-asia-pacific-bets-big-on-renewable-hydrogen-as-deals-infrastructure-prices-alignAsia-Pacific could become a key driver in commercializing low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives, as firm supply agreements, emerging infrastructure buildouts, and low production costs signal the region's ambition to anchor the future global clean fuel trade. The region hosts about 795 projects with a combined projected capacity of about 35.20 million metric tons/year, including renewable-derivedFertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Renewables, Hydrogen2026-05-29T13:58:39Z