https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/091726-gastech-2026-lng-participants-split-over-long-term-implications-of-hormuz-shockAs the war in the Middle East approaches seven months, LNG market participants at the Gastech conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 14-17, were split on the long-term implications for demand and growth from an unprecedented supply shock that has persisted far longer than most had expected in the early days of the conflict. ExxonMobil's vice president of LNG marketing, Andrew Barry, said the major17 September 2026 14:50:19 GMTMatt HoischSurabhi Sahu ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/091726-groups-sue-us-epa-over-repeal-of-power-plant-greenhouse-gas-standardsMultiple health and climate organizations filed a petition for review of the US Environmental Protection Agency's finalized rule repealing carbon dioxide limits imposed on power plants. The Sept. 17 petition from the American Health Association, American Lung Association, Clean Air Council, Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and Clean Wisconsin asks the US Court of17 September 2026 20:26:45 GMTLeah Garden ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/091626-air-pollution-from-data-center-power-projects-is-a-rising-concern-amid-build-outIn a rural county south of Columbus, Ohio, a company specializing in on-site power generation for data centers is facing pushback from critics who warn of air pollution from its latest natural gas-fired project. One state to the east, advocacy groups are challenging an air quality permit that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued in November 2025 for the 4.4-gigawatt Homer16 September 2026 20:38:20 GMTKarin Rives ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091626-global-ai-data-center-air-conditioning-power-demand-stalling-energy-transition-etcSurging power demand from AI data centers and air conditioning — with much of this met by coal and gas-fired generation — has stalled the global energy transition despite clean energy deploying faster and more cheaply than anyone predicted, Energy Transitions Commission chair Adair Turner told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in an interview Sept. 14. The rapid renewables deployment was meeting16 September 2026 08:01:11 GMTJames Burgess ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/podcasts/private-markets-360/private-markets-360-ep-23-navigating-the-evolving-landscape-of-european-direct-lending-with-howard-sharp-managing-director-co-head-of-direct-lending-at-alcentraHoward Sharp, Chairman and Co-Head of Direct Lending at Alcentra, joins our hosts on the latest episode of Private Markets 360° to share his insights on the evolving private credit landscape. 31 March 2025 15:32:00 GMTChris SparenbergJocelyn Lewishttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/podcasts/private-markets-360/private-markets-360-episode-51-davidson-kempners-approach-to-navigating-dislocation-in-private-marketsIn this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Melanie Levine, Partner and Global Head of Client Partnerships and Business Development at Davidson Kempner. Melanie shares her insights on how Davidson Kempner differentiates itself in the competitive landscape, the impact of current market trends on investor allocations, and what lies ahead for private markets. Melanie also discusses her journey to Davidson Kempner, from being the second hire on the fundraising team to co-managing the client18 September 2026 04:00:00 GMTJocelyn LewisChris Sparenberghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/agriculture/091826-benchmark-briefing-saf-global-prices-firm-amid-fossil-complex-volatilityGlobal sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices have remained elevated through 2026, supported by geopolitical volatility and expanding compliance obligations, amid growing supply capacities from Asia. 18 September 2026 07:11:41 GMTStaff ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091726-national-gas-advances-uk-hydrogen-pipeline-project-with-engineering-designNational Gas has moved into the advanced engineering design phase for a 350-mile hydrogen pipeline linking St Fergus in northeast Scotland to Teesside on England's east coast, the gas transmission system operator said in a statement Sept. 17. The pipeline is the second phase of Project Union, and National Gas plans to develop a 1,500-mile national hydrogen network connecting major industrial17 September 2026 16:03:47 GMTJames Burgess ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/091726-canadas-cura-secures-10m-to-build-decarbonized-cement-pilot-plantAlberta-based CURA Climate Inc. has raised $10 million in financing to support its decarbonized cement pilot plant and path to commercialization, the company said Sept. 17. CURA uses electrochemical technology rather than high-temperature combustion for calcination, the most carbon-intensive step in cement production. The company claims its method can reduce cement emissions by up to 85%. The new17 September 2026 17:20:45 GMTAnthony Rizkala ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/091726-indian-us-steel-markets-buoy-refractories-amid-base-metal-project-delays-rhi-magnesitaRHI Magnesita, a refractory supplier to steel and a wide range of industrial applications, including non-ferrous metals, expects investments in new base metal capacities to resume in earnest by 2028, while seeing midterm demand from the steel sector as largely underpinned by robust growth in India and a healthy US market, while European and Latin American production remains flattish. Refractories,17 September 2026 10:47:47 GMTKatya Bouckley ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091626-unexpected-rainfall-pressures-brazilian-power-prices-lowerA reversal in weather expectations, with unexpected rainfall across several Brazilian regions, has affected the outlook for hydroelectric availability and pressured power prices in the country. September has been marked by heavy rainfall and strong winds, especially in Brazil's central-south region, where most of the country's hydro reservoirs are located, the National Meteorological Institute16 September 2026 20:07:52 GMTFelipe Peroni ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/091426-brics-new-delhi-declaration-backs-grain-exchange-planBRICS members have backed further development of a proposed grain trading platform that could eventually expand into other agricultural products and commodities, potentially creating a new pricing mechanism for grains and oilseeds used across food, feed and biofuel markets. The BRICS New Delhi Declaration, adopted Sept. 12 at the grouping's 18th summit, acknowledged the importance of continued14 September 2026 09:05:08 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/091726-ieas-birol-urges-south-korea-other-asian-lng-importers-to-diversify-supply-amid-conflictSouth Korea and other Asian LNG importers need to step up their efforts to diversify LNG supply sources amid the Middle East conflict and disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said Sept. 17. "Asia is at the forefront of the energy crisis the world is facing today," Birol said at a press conference in Seoul following an event17 September 2026 12:32:47 GMTCharles Lee, Takeo Kumagai ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/creditweek-how-can-the-most-vulnerable-markets-weather-el-nio-s101702072By increasing global temperatures and exacerbating extreme weather such as droughts and flooding, a stronger-than-average El Niño can add pressure to already strained companies, governments, and economies. As of Aug. 13, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño over the next two quarters. The climate phenomenon can contribute to agricultural losses, water shortages, energy supply disruptions, infrastructure damage, and business interr27 August 2026 14:16:34 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/oil-henry-hub-and-aeco-price-assumptions-lowered-near-term-ttf-prices-raised-s101704975S&P Global Ratings believes there is a high degree of unpredictability around the duration and scale of the Middle East war and its potential effect on commodity prices, supply chains, economies, and credit conditions. As a result, our baseline forecasts carry a significant amount of uncertainty. As situations evolve, we will gauge the macro and credit materiality of potential shifts and reassess our guidance accordingly. This report does not constitute a rating action. S&P Global Ratings review08 September 2026 23:08:15 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/091626-interview-steelasia-plans-to-nearly-double-crude-steelmaking-by-2029SteelAsia, the Philippines' largest steel producer, is embarking on a capacity expansion that will nearly double its crude steelmaking output to 4.8 million metric tons per year, with a phased buildout of new mills targeting structural sections, wire rods, and low-carbon steel production through 2029 — a move that could significantly reshape the country's steel value chain. The expansion,16 September 2026 15:25:49 GMTJia Hui TanChenxu Zhao ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/credit-faq-private-credits-role-in-structured-capital-s101705809This report does not constitute a rating action. Structured capital transactions--where investment-grade companies partner with financial investors to raise funds through complex bespoke transactions--are proliferating. These transactions are proving useful to fund large projects in capital-intensive sectors such as data centers and power infrastructure, as well as to make shareholder returns, streamline liability management, and/or pay down debt. They can also be complicated, opaque, and defy c16 September 2026 16:02:50 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/09/us-retailers-expect-september-to-be-busiest-month-of-year-for-importsUS retailers expect September imports to hit a 2026 high as typhoons, Panama Canal restrictions and steady demand extend peak shipping season.16 September 2026 12:00:00 GMTBill Mongelluzzohttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/greenhouse-gas-emissions-global-industry-and-geographic-trends-s101689509This report does not constitute a rating action. The greenhouse gas emissions captured in our analysis represent approximately one-third of the global total. Our dataset is part of Sustainable1 by S&P Global Energy (thereafter Sustainable1) and has historical annual data for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas absolute emissions and greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Our data coverage increased to more than 28,000 companies in 2024 from about 13,000 companies in 2016. We compared the volume and intens15 September 2026 13:54:01 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/sustainability-insights-global-company-emissions-are-still-rising-s101689506This report does not constitute a rating action. Our analysis aims to provide insights into the industry groups that are most exposed to climate transition risks. These include policy, technology, and market changes in relation to potential shifts toward a low-carbon economy. The greenhouse gas emissions captured in our analysis represent approximately one-third of the global total. For the full results of our analysis and details on our methodology, see " Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Global Indust15 September 2026 14:18:39 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/energy-transition/091626-et-highlights-global-hydrogen-europe-co2-capture-brics-energy-transitionEnergy transition highlights: Our editors and analysts bring you the biggest stories from the industry this week, from renewables to storage to carbon prices.15 September 2026 20:05:00 GMTStaff https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/082826-interview-emvolon-sees-renewable-marine-and-aviation-fuel-demand-for-waste-gas-methanolThe global biofuels industry spends much of its time debating feedstocks such as used cooking oil, animal fats and agricultural residues, but one of the largest untapped resources is already being produced and burned off, Emmanuel Kasseris, CEO of Emvolon told Platts. "US landfill gas stock is about 300 billion cubic feet and most of it is flared because there is no pipeline nearby," said28 August 2026 14:54:38 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/resources/private-credit-inflection-point-whitepaperPrivate credit has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global finance, with non-bank lenders now accounting for more than $1.4 trillion in private credit lending in the U.S.10 August 2026 15:06:00 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/060324-interactive-platts-global-bunker-fuel-cost-calculatorThe Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can be used to calculate the cost of marine fuels around the world, taking into account the EU Emissions Trading System and adjusted for energy density to put them on an equal footing.15 September 2026 13:30:00 GMTMax LinRowan Staden-CoatsAbhishek AnupamSophie ByronEsther NgMegan GildeaSantiago Canel Soriahttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/091426-trump-administration-completes-repeal-of-most-power-plant-carbon-emissions-standardsThe Trump administration on Sept. 14 completed the repeal of a majority of greenhouse gas emissions limits imposed on coal- and gas-fired power plants during the Biden administration, and proposed the repeal of additional greenhouse gas regulations. US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin made the announcement Sept. 14 at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial conference in14 September 2026 21:38:32 GMTLeah Garden ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/09/ai-gold-rush-selling-shovels-chillers-bladesThe supply chains enabling Artificial Intelligence investments go well beyond GPU servers and communications equipment, with the whole ecosystem enabling the supporting physical infrastructure scaling up.14 September 2026 16:45:00 GMTChris Rogershttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/china-auto-brief-faw-gac-tie-up-signals-accelerating-consolidation-s101706786This report does not constitute a rating action. Consolidation is accelerating in China's auto industry. A deal between China FAW and GAC comes at a critical juncture, as weak domestic demand, overcapacity, and rapid EV transition test state-owned carmakers and their joint ventures with foreign auto OEMs. We anticipate a broader wave of industry restructuring over the next two to three years. On Sept. 14, 2026, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (GAC) announced it would acquire part of China FA15 September 2026 09:02:26 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091426-supply-chains-seen-driving-next-growth-leap-in-i-rec-market-executivesThe global International Renewable Energy Certificates market is nearing a structural inflection point, as Asia-Pacific transaction volumes surged from below $1 million to $100-$250 million annually, with industry leaders at the I-TRACK Day India event cautioning that further growth hinges on a fundamental shift in demand generation, especially through corporate supply chains. "Margin for optimism14 September 2026 07:19:38 GMTAhmad afiq Muhammad zahir ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091426-interview-mexico-biomethane-market-eyes-stronger-rtc-pricing-as-volumes-growMexico's emerging market for Renewable Thermal Certificates could see stronger pricing as biomethane production expands, while carbon intensity and feedstock are likely to be differentials among certificates, CleanCounts CEO Benjamin L. Gerber told Platts in a Sept. 10 interview. The Mexican biomethane market is relatively immature, with small production volumes and limited price discovery, Gerber14 September 2026 21:08:52 GMTPaulina Santos vallejoFelipe Peroni ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/091426-brics-calls-for-cooperation-to-ensure-energy-security-recognizes-fossil-fuels-importanceBRICS leaders on Sept. 12 called for greater energy security through stable markets, diversified supplies and resilient infrastructure, while acknowledging that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role in the energy mix, particularly for emerging markets and developing economies, according to a joint declaration issued by India's foreign ministry. The group also called for restraint14 September 2026 02:01:32 GMTSambit Mohanty, Ratnajyoti Dutta ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091426-brics-backs-common-hydrogen-standards-carbon-markets-partnershipBRICS leaders pledged to develop interoperable hydrogen certification standards and establish a partnership on carbon markets, signaling a coordinated effort to shape clean energy trade flows and decarbonization, the Indian government said over the weekend. The 18th BRICS Summit, held over Sept. 12-13 in New Delhi, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and14 September 2026 04:44:20 GMTRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/crude-oil/091426-insight-conversation-takeshi-hashimoto-mitsui-osk-linesGeopolitical risks, decarbonization and artificial intelligence (AI) have been reshaping the shipping industry more than ever. For Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), the recent Middle East conflict underscored the importance of resilience in the age of disruption. MOL Chairman Takeshi Hashimoto speaks with S&P Global Energy Editor Mia Pei on how the company navigated the crisis, the challenges of14 September 2026 13:33:20 GMTMia Pei ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/090726-burundi-opens-mining-sector-to-investment-seeks-australian-expertiseBurundi is opening up to foreign investment in mining from exploration through to end-use manufacturing, Hassan Kibeya, Burundi's minister of energy, industry, trade and tourism, said Sept. 4. Kibeya laid out Burundi's strategic "road map" for the mining sector at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Australia. "Burundi is not well known globally ... The Burundi mining sector is at its early07 September 2026 05:10:22 GMTAnthony Barich ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/sector-review-systemic-risk-european-banks-structured-exposure-to-nonbank-financial-institutions-is-contained-s101695260This report does not constitute a rating action. The steady rise of nonbank credit providers in Europe has turned banks into essential liquidity providers for the nonbank sector. While this shift allows banks to support the nonbank sector through highly structured, low-risk loans, it introduces operational complexity. This complexity, combined with the material scale of the nonbank financing industry, can lead to substantial losses for banks. Billion-dollar write-downs involving U.S. firms TriCo14 September 2026 09:45:15 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/091026-brazilian-tallow-exports-slow-as-us-tariffs-curb-forward-negotiations-secexBrazilian beef tallow exporters are struggling to place cargoes for October and November, as US import tariffs keep the arbitrage to the Gulf Coast closed and European demand remains limited, despite high August and September shipment volumes from deals concluded earlier in the year. Brazil exported 231,800 mt of beef tallow in the first eight months of 2026, down 34.9% from 356,033 mt in the same10 September 2026 16:12:29 GMTMonique Murer ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091126-interview-hydrogen-in-different-light-as-middle-east-war-prompts-structural-shift-jemelkovaHydrogen and its derivatives are being viewed in a "different light" as the conflict in the Middle East and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz prompt a structural shift, Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy. "The lesson here is that long-term resilience needs a structural shift," Jemelkova said in a written interview following the launch of14 September 2026 04:26:31 GMTTakeo KumagaiRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/091126-appec-marine-biofuels-deployable-near-term-but-feedstock-availability-constrains-growthMarine biofuels are emerging as a readily deployable near-term decarbonization option for the shipping sector, although tightening feedstock availability constrains growth as demand scales, industry participants told Platts at APPEC 2026 in Singapore. Biofuels are the "lowest hanging fruit" among lower-carbon marine fuels because they are relatively easy to blend and incorporate into existing11 September 2026 11:53:57 GMTMia Pei ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091126-eu-carbon-market-reform-battle-lines-drawn-as-parliament-enters-the-frayThe European Parliament's lead negotiator on the EU Emissions Trading System revision is pushing for a smarter emissions reduction path, stricter investment conditions on free allowances and a more powerful role for ETS revenues in driving down electricity costs ahead of trilogue talks following the Commission's landmark July 17 proposal. Peter Liese, the German center-right MEP from the European11 September 2026 14:37:26 GMTEklavya Gupte ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091126-ifc-cela-partner-to-train-lenders-on-battery-storage-systemsConsultancy firm Clean Energy Latin America and the International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, closed a partnership to offer training and qualify banks and financial institutions about battery energy storage systems, CELA said Sept. 11. The partnership aims to prepare banks and investors to offer credit to BESS providers as the technology emerges11 September 2026 19:07:24 GMTFelipe Peroni ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/091126-appec-regulation-not-prices-key-driver-for-alternative-fuels-lng-uptake-emf-directorGlobal environmental regulations are the key driver of the uptake of LNG and other alternative fuels, and prices, though an important consideration, will not likely provide the principal push, Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Director Sheen Mao Choong said Sept. 10. LNG is compelling because a "substantial" supply may become available over the next 10-15 years, potentially lowering11 September 2026 08:56:01 GMTSurabhi SahuMia Pei ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/090726-interview-us-ambassador-rebuffs-prospect-of-eu-energy-trade-as-political-toolThe US ambassador to the EU does not expect Washington to exploit Europe's growing reliance on US energy as a political tool, even as the administration of US President Donald Trump critiques several policies out of Brussels at a time of both deepening bilateral energy relations and escalating international tensions. "I've seen no indication that the United States would use energy as a political07 September 2026 10:14:36 GMTMatt Hoisch ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/091026-european-biomethane-players-pivot-toward-compliance-marketsEuropean countries are increasingly turning away from state-funded production support for biomethane and toward demand-side compliance obligations, with recent regulatory changes reshaping expectations for market participation. This comes as EU's biomethane market growth remains hindered by a fractured policy picture, with counterparties needing to navigate shifting requirements for grid10 September 2026 16:28:31 GMTIrina Breilean ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/creditweek-what-are-the-economic-and-credit-effects-of-the-us-canada-tariffs-s101705996The breakdown of trade talks and tariff escalation between the U.S. and Canada—with the implementation of Canada’s countertariffs on some U.S. goods starting this week—mark a significant deepening of tensions between the two closely-linked economies that could weigh on growth and credit conditions , particularly in Canada. We forecast that the tariffs, if sustained, could shave 0.2-0.5 percentage point (ppt) off Canada’s GDP growth in the next four quarters and add 0.2-0.3 ppt to inflati10 September 2026 18:14:10 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/european-and-north-american-private-credit-and-middle-market-comparison-q3-2026-s101705879Europe’s private debt pool still lags that of North America. Europe has just over 250 credit-estimated borrowers, a fraction of North American’s more than 3,800. European borrowers operate with thinner credit cushions, although North American companies have a higher proportion of ‘ccc’ category exposure (15% versus 13% in Europe).09 September 2026 15:53:41 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/following-legislative-session-california-investor-owned-utilities-wildfire-liability-exposure-remains-significant-s101704346This report does not constitute a rating action. The enactment of SB 254 in 2025 established a wildfire fund continuation account, granting California’s IOUs access to an incremental $18 billion for future wildfire-related liabilities. The bill acknowledged the need for additional measures to support the credit quality of IOUs and required the wildfire fund administrator to submit a report by April 2026 with recommendations to mitigate damages, accelerate recovery, and equitably distribute the01 September 2026 21:37:25 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/090926-infographic-regulatory-fragmentation-throws-wrench-into-europes-biomethane-market-growthAs governments race to scale renewable gases, biomethane markets are being shaped by a patchwork of rules that often differ across countries. Counterparties need to navigate shifting requirements for sustainability, certification, grid access, subsidies and emissions accounting in a rapidly evolving market, with prices varying across a range of specifications.09 September 2026 14:36:01 GMTIrina Breilean ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091026-member-states-push-back-against-brussels-ets-reform-ahead-of-lawmaker-responseEU member states have voiced sharp concerns about the Commission's proposal to overhaul the bloc's carbon market, with supply-balancing rules and free allocations emerging as major points of contention while governments and lawmakers begin staking out their positions ahead of negotiations. Documents submitted to the Working Party on the Environment, the Council's preparatory body for environmental10 September 2026 16:32:26 GMTIrina BreileanEklavya Gupte ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/090726-yara-starts-up-europes-largest-co2-capture-plant-at-dutch-ammonia-siteYara International has started carbon capture operations at its Sluiskil ammonia site in the Netherlands, it said in a statement Sept. 7, marking the start of the largest such plant in Europe. The facility is designed to capture and liquefy up to 800,000 metric tons/year of CO2 from ammonia production at the site, shielding those volumes from European carbon taxation under the EU Emissions Trading07 September 2026 14:55:34 GMTMollie GormanJames Burgess ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091026-global-hydrogen-capacity-boosts-as-energy-security-drives-investment-hydrogen-councilGlobal low-carbon hydrogen project capacity has increased to 6.9 million metric tons/year and committed investments amount to $130 billion, the Hydrogen Council said Sept. 10, amid changing dynamics of hydrogen drivers. The operational capacity grew 70% to about 1.7 million mt/y and is projected to reach about 3.8 million mt/y in 2027 as projects under construction come online, the Hydrogen10 September 2026 06:00:19 GMTTakeo KumagaiRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/091026-australias-exposure-draft-softens-gas-reservation-rule-for-lng-exportersThe Australian government unveiled its Domestic Gas Reservation Exposure Draft Sept. 10, proposing up to 20% of gas exports be reserved for domestic use, with the draft setting a ceiling rather than a fixed mandate. "The Future Gas Strategy recognises that gas will remain an important part of Australia's energy mix and a critical partner to renewable energy through the transition to net zero,"10 September 2026 11:24:14 GMTSurabhi Sahu ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/090926-isma-2026-indian-sugar-sector-bets-on-saf-and-hydrogen-for-energy-shiftIndia's sugar industry is positioning itself as a future supplier of sustainable aviation fuel and green hydrogen, with senior government and industry officials at a major New Delhi conference calling on mills to accelerate their transformation into diversified bio-refineries capable of supporting the country's clean energy transition. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Indian Sugar &09 September 2026 17:10:17 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/090226-hydrovolt-partners-with-danish-group-to-recycle-ev-batteriesNorwegian battery recycler Hydrovolt has signed a collaboration agreement with Kollektiv Ansvarsordning, or KABoB, Denmark's producer responsibility organization, to provide collection, transportation, and recycling services for industrial and electric vehicle batteries in Denmark. According to a joint statement released Sept. 1, the new agreement gives KABoB's members and its collection network02 September 2026 12:32:36 GMTEuan Sadden ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/091026-japan-sees-hydrogen-ammonia-important-for-energy-security-ministerJapan sees hydrogen and ammonia as increasingly important for energy security amid heightened uncertainty surrounding energy supplies, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa said Sept. 10. "Today, against the backdrop of growing instability in the international environment and increasing uncertainty surrounding the supply of energy resources and fuels, the risks to stable energy10 September 2026 06:11:16 GMTTakeo KumagaiRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/090926-regional-disruptions-force-cement-sector-to-reassess-freight-energy-risks-tepavDisruptions to energy infrastructure and shipping routes are increasing freight, insurance, and input costs for cement producers, challenging supply chains built around low-cost transportation, Muhdan Saglam, director of the Energy and Climate Change Studies Center at The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV), said Sept. 9. Speaking at the Cement Industry Conference Intercem in09 September 2026 23:02:33 GMTShivam Prakash ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/090926-not-the-moment-for-complacency-on-european-gas-storage-eurogasEurope's natural gas storage levels heading into the winter are low enough to warrant close monitoring but not alarm, the head of European gas industry association Eurogas said in an interview, while warning that regulatory burdens — from storage fill mandates to methane emission rules — are undermining the continent's ability to manage supply efficiently and contract new volumes. Eurogas09 September 2026 13:04:01 GMTJames Burgess ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/09/amlr-2027-why-readiness-must-start-nowThe EU’s landmark Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) 2024/1624 is no longer a distant policy development.07 September 2026 00:00:00 GMTSam Jarretthttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/07/mine-permitting-delays-discovery-to-production-timelineS&P Global Market Intelligence research finds mine permitting delays are extending project lead times to nearly 30 years, five times longer than in the 1990s.08 July 2026 14:44:00 GMTPaul Manalohttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/09/us-power-interconnection-queue-analysis-gas-surge-renewable-decline-2026Explore S&P Global's 2026 analysis of US power interconnection queues, detailing the rise of natural gas, the decline in renewables, and regional grid backlogs.07 September 2026 13:30:00 GMTAdam WilsonTony Lenoirhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/090926-appec-hormuz-crisis-highlights-asias-need-for-larger-oil-reserves-closer-supplier-tiesThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has highlighted the need for Asia to make energy security the foundation of its policies, maintain adequate reserves of crude oil, refined products and LPG and foster greater collaboration with global partners, said Atul Arya, chief energy strategist at S&P Global Energy, during APPEC in Singapore on Sept. 9. "The Hormuz crisis is a powerful reminder that energy09 September 2026 03:30:51 GMTSambit Mohanty ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/090926-european-aluminium-irked-by-delay-replacement-of-scrap-export-dutyThe European aluminum industry faces frustration as long-awaited scrap export measures are delayed yet again and now also substituted, its representative organization, European Aluminium, said of the Commission swapping the earlier proposed export duties for a ban on sales to non-OECD markets, now expected no earlier than 2027. While supporting the Commission's efforts to address the issue through09 September 2026 16:24:41 GMTKatya Bouckley ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/090926-appec-singapore-readjusts-energy-resilience-portfolio-amid-middle-east-crisis-slng-ceoSingapore has been able to readjust and reclaim its entire energy resilience portfolio, and find replacement barrels through GasCo while also diversifying its energy sources to tackle the challenges posed by the Middle East war, Singapore LNG Corp. (SLNG) CEO Leong Wei Hung said at an industry event Sept. 9 The country has established a strategic storage capacity to cope with uncertain09 September 2026 14:00:03 GMTSurabhi Sahu ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/082026-clean-energy-politics-get-boost-from-affordability-debate-in-midterm-campaignsDemocrats are positioning solar and wind energy as key solutions to rising electricity costs as they approach November's midterm elections, seeking to capitalize on voter concerns about energy affordability amid surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. The strategy marks a shift in how renewable energy advocates frame their arguments, moving away from climate20 August 2026 15:30:35 GMTJohn SicilianoNushin Huq ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/08/africa-critical-minerals-reshaping-global-supply-chains-geopoliticsAnalysis of Africa's growing role in critical minerals, the geopolitical competition, and the impact on global supply chains for energy, tech, and defense.18 August 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/08/lithium-mine-feasibility-studies-when-the-market-moves-faster-than-the-modelResearch on 180 lithium mine feasibility studies reveals a growing gap between price assumptions and volatile spot prices, creating significant valuation risk.22 August 2026 14:44:00 GMTJason Holdenhttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/08/us-power-market-natural-gas-gains-on-renewables-and-storageAnalysis of the Q2 2026 US power forecast shows natural gas gaining market share due to demand shifts, rising capex for renewables, and reliability needs.26 August 2026 12:00:00 GMTSteve PiperKatherine Nelson, PhDAdam Wilsonhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/infographics/horizons-energy-expansion-sustainability/clean-energy-pulseS&P Global Energy Horizons Clean Energy Pulse tracks 69 indicators to measure global clean energy growth momentumhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/energy-transition/090926-et-highlights-brazil-biodiesel-eu-cbam-south-korea-power-auctionsEnergy transition highlights: Our editors and analysts bring you the biggest stories from the industry this week, from renewables to storage to carbon prices.08 September 2026 20:05:00 GMTStaff https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/agriculture/090926-asian-rice-exporters-assess-impact-of-europes-new-packaging-regulationsAsian rice exporters face a compliance test as the EU's new packaging rules take effect. India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar and Cambodia collectively supply nearly 80% of the EU's rice imports, according to data from the European Commission. 09 September 2026 08:26:07 GMTAyushi BaloniMuskan Agarwal ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/090826-asia-gets-first-homegrown-saf-certification-as-japan-issues-debut-stampJapan ClassNK has issued the first certification under Asia's only ICAO-approved sustainable aviation fuel certification scheme, a milestone that removes a key regulatory barrier for Japanese producers seeking to supply CORSIA-eligible fuel. The certification comes just days after two of the region's largest carriers retired a combined 400,000 metric tons of carbon credits under the same08 September 2026 19:30:24 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/090826-appec-interview-reliance-banks-on-jamnagar-refinerys-flexibility-to-weather-crude-shocksIndia's Reliance Industries Ltd. can process crude from diverse regions thanks to the advanced configuration and scale of its Jamnagar complex — a flexibility that will help it manage future supply disruptions along key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, Debangsu Ray, cluster president and head of the Jamnagar Refinery and Petrochemical Supersite, said Sept. 8 during APPEC 2026. Ray08 September 2026 08:16:42 GMTSambit Mohanty ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/slow-exits-are-redrawing-europes-alternative-asset-management-map-s101702047This report does not constitute a rating action. Macroeconomic volatility, low exit activity, and concerns about software company valuations have heightened liquidity and valuation risks in the European alternative asset management industry. Asset managers' inability to exit assets at historical valuations has led realizations to stagnate, leaving funds struggling to return capital to investors. The European buyout distributed to paid-in capital ratio fell to roughly 6% of AUM in 2025, compared 07 September 2026 16:35:46 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/090726-interview-australia-can-become-regional-saf-hub-with-onshore-feedstocks-boeingPolicy settings will determine whether Australia emerges as a sustainable aviation fuel production and export hub or remains principally a supplier of raw materials to overseas refiners, Boeing's head of sustainability for Asia-Pacific and India, Kimberly Camrass, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, Aug. 27. This comes as the Asia-Pacific region's low-carbon fuel supply chain develops under a07 September 2026 09:48:34 GMTMia Pei ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/082826-indonesia-may-emerge-as-next-major-biochar-credits-producer-in-se-asia-after-india-cmi-panelIndonesia could emerge as the next major biochar carbon credit producer in Southeast Asia after India, with substantial feedstock availability positioning the country to deliver significant carbon removal volumes, panelists said during Carbon Market Institute's Singapore Carbon Forum 2026. Alvin Lee, head of Supply at Puro.earth, during the panel "Innovation Showcase: Scaling Finance into Carbon28 August 2026 15:44:58 GMTHimanshu ChauhanRachel Tan ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/090726-petronas-eni-team-up-to-develop-renewable-motorsport-fuelEni and Petronas have signed a feasibility agreement to develop high-performance bio-gasoline from renewable feedstocks, a move that could open new commercial pathways for sustainable road fuels if the motorsport application proves technically and economically viable. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix in San Donato Milanese, will leverage Eni's07 September 2026 15:44:51 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/090426-brazil-anac-seeks-saf-monitoring-rules-input-before-2027-deadlineBrazil's civil aviation regulator has opened a public consultation on the monitoring and compliance rules for its mandatory sustainable aviation fuel program, with less than four months before the first binding emissions reduction targets take effect and key market architecture questions still unresolved. The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) launched Public Consultation No. 12/2026 on Sept.04 September 2026 20:35:55 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/083126-air-permits-for-data-centers-heated-topic-ahead-of-epa-rule-revisionA Trump administration plan to let states determine whether to allow public input on certain Clean Air Act permits has garnered broad attention — in large part because the move could affect data center construction across the US. The US Environmental Protection Agency proposal, now being finalized, has prompted comments from thousands of individuals nationwide. It has also energized oil and gas31 August 2026 21:11:11 GMTKarin Rives ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/special-reports/energy-transition/energy-scenarios-report-2026Geopolitical disruption, rising import exposure, accelerating electricity demand and the intensifying impacts of climate change are reshaping the way policymakers and corporates think about energy and environmental security.04 September 2026 19:31:00 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/090326-eu-allowances-to-remain-well-supported-in-q4-but-policy-risk-adds-pressureNearest December EU allowances are expected to trade in a firm range in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a strong energy complex and the September compliance deadline providing support, though uncertainty over proposed EU Emissions Trading System reforms remains, market participants said. "We see the benchmark holding a €78/mtCO2e to €90/mtCO2e range into the deadline, with the center of gravity03 September 2026 12:37:18 GMTToby Lambert ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/090226-interview-indias-ex-china-rare-earth-magnet-capacity-could-emerge-by-2029-31-cmais-kanugantiIndia is moving to secure critical mineral supplies essential for its energy transition and industrial growth, though establishing a fully integrated domestic supply chain remains a long-term hurdle. Despite expanded policy support for mining, processing, and manufacturing, India's critical minerals value chain remains reliant on imported materials and overseas refining capacity. Platts, part of02 September 2026 16:43:06 GMTRohan Somwanshi ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/090426-platts-periodic-table-of-oilThe uneven pace of the global energy transition along with rising geopolitical tensions continue to impact every corner of the oil market.

With redirected oil flows, supply disruptions and a market increasingly under pressure from energy security concerns and demand destruction, the quality of oil has never been more important.03 September 2026 18:30:00 GMTEklavya GupteCharlie Mitchellhttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/08/ai-infrastructure-debt-is-testing-private-market-valuationsThe AI infrastructure boom is reshaping credit markets as hyperscalers accelerate data center construction to support cloud and AI workloads. 26 August 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/090226-india-ethanol-growth-capped-as-sugar-diversion-fallsThe International Sugar Organization has cut its forecast for India's 2026 fuel ethanol production by 0.75 billion liters to 11.3 billion liters, saying the shortfall reflects constraints from the country's blending mandate rather than any shortage of processing capacity, according to the ISO's Quarterly Market Outlook for August 2026. The downward revision comes as India's sugar diversion to02 September 2026 19:05:07 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2025/09/asia-americas-container-shipping-system-on-a-knife-edgeContainer shipping between Asia and the Americas tightens as congestion, weather risks and strong imports pressure rates and reliability.03 September 2026 12:00:00 GMTMark Szakonyihttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/08/building-the-next-generation-of-solutions-with-agents-of-intelligenceAgents of Intelligence are defined not just by what they can do—but by how responsibly they do it. In practice, this intelligence shows up in four distinct ways.28 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTKrishna Vinjamurihttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/090326-appec-energy-security-takes-center-stage-as-asia-confronts-shifting-oil-shipping-flowsAsia's push for energy security amid evolving oil flows, shipping disruptions and high prices is expected to be a central theme at APPEC 2026, where discussions are poised to focus on how the region is preparing to overcome supply challenges caused by heightened market crises driven by geopolitical conflicts. While the conference, hosted by S&P Global Energy over Sept. 7-10 in Singapore, would03 September 2026 09:35:00 GMTSambit Mohanty ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/090126-solar-power-purchase-contracts-dominate-first-half-of-2026While the year began with several notable nuclear agreements, solar power remained the clean energy source of choice in the US during the first half of 2026. In the first half of 2026, offtakers signed 96 deals totaling 28.1 gigawatts of clean power contracts, compared with about 22.4 GW in the first half of 2025, according to S&P Global Energy Horizons data. While nuclear deals dominated the01 September 2026 14:42:00 GMTNushin Huq ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/090126-interview-eu-cbam-could-fuel-drive-toward-global-carbon-price-ghg-protocol-ceoA global carbon price could emerge within two to five years, driven by the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism, prompting other governments to adopt similar tariffs on carbon-intensive imports, Greenhouse Gas Protocol CEO Tim Mohin told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in an interview. The UK, Australia and China are moving toward CBAM-style measures, a shift already reshaping trade in01 September 2026 11:17:20 GMTDiana Kinch ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/energy-transition/090226-et-highlights-adb-asia-decarbonization-battery-brazil-data-centerEnergy transition highlights: Our editors and analysts bring you the biggest stories from the industry this week, from renewables to storage to carbon prices.01 September 2026 20:05:00 GMTStaff https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/081426-us-battery-storage-wecc-leads-us-battery-storage-additions-with-22-gw-in-q2The Western Electricity Coordinating Council region added the most utility-scale battery storage capacity in the second quarter, accounting for 45% of the 4.883 GW installed across the US. The US capacity increased by 9.6% quarter over quarter and jumped 46.4% from a year ago to total 55.81 GW by the end of Q2, according to an S&P Global Energy compilation of various government filings. The data14 August 2026 20:43:48 GMTKassia Micek ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/090126-jera-jera-cross-launch-decarbonization-project-for-rice-packaging-in-japanJERA Co. Inc. (JERA), JERA Cross Co. Inc. and Japan Pack Rice Oga Co. Ltd. have launched an initiative to advance energy transition in Akita Prefecture's food industry through the decarbonization of packaged rice production, JERA said Sept. 1. The "Packaged Rice Project" aims to contribute to decarbonization efforts across the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors in Akita Prefecture and01 September 2026 05:15:13 GMTRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/082826-posco-eyes-swift-development-of-argentina-lithium-business-with-700-mil-loanSouth Korea's POSCO Holdings hopes to accelerate the development of its brine lithium project in Argentina after securing a $700 million loan to support it, the company said in a statement on Aug. 28. It said that POSCO Argentina SAU, its brine lithium production subsidiary, received approval on Aug. 4 for the short-term loan line from IDB Invest, the private investment agency of the28 August 2026 06:03:59 GMTClement Choo ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/083126-heineken-advances-industrial-decarbonization-with-biomethane-and-biomass-project-in-brazilThe Brazilian division of beverage producer Heineken has closed an $89 million deal with biogas producer Veolia to replace natural gas with a mix of biomethane and biomass at its factory in Jacareí city. The project is in a ramp-up phase, expected to reach full capacity in 2027, when it will generate 110 metric tons of vapor per year, to be used in the unit's boilers. The agreement is valued at31 August 2026 22:28:57 GMTFelipe Peroni ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/podcasts/energy-evolution/090126-why-protesters-want-to-slow-americas-data-center-boomAlongside a surge in data center construction, a growing protest movement has emerged in the US, with locals voicing concerns over electricity and water usage. Protests have put about 12 gigawatts of data center capacity at risk, analyst John Murray from S&P Global Energy tells the Energy Evolution podcast. To address concerns, tech firms need to improve transparency and deliver clear local01 September 2026 11:01:01 GMTCamilla NaschertStaff ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/australia-private-credit-brief-why-increasing-redemption-restrictions-arent-a-systemic-risk-s101704112This report does not constitute a rating action. Australia's private credit funds may see their abundant liquidity come under pressure. The weakening credit quality of some underlying assets has led to a notable rise in redemption restrictions among small funds this year. More could follow. But we don't believe this signals broader industry instability. Responsible entities have increasingly deployed gating mechanisms for private credit funds this year. The aim is to ensure all investors are tre31 August 2026 02:44:37 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/crude-oil/090126-ctracker-asia-gasoil-distillates-europe-carbon-prices-soybean-corn-india-ethanol-solar-photovoltaic-brazil-data-centerAsian refiners plan maximum distillate exports to capture elevated crack spreads in the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, European carbon allowances touched one-month highs, while corn and soybean meal prices near records on supply concerns. Indian ethanol imports and Brazil's solar investment are also in focus this week.01 September 2026 06:36:12 GMTStaff ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/credit-conditions-north-america-update-what-are-the-macro-and-credit-effects-of-the-us-canada-trade-dispute-s101704089This report does not constitute a rating action. The breakdown of trade talks and tariff escalation between the U.S. and Canada mark a significant deepening of tensions between the two closely linked economies that could weigh on growth and credit conditions, particularly in Canada. The immediate credit effects will vary across sectors. Following the collapse of trade negotiations between the two countries, the U.S. immediately imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, 28 August 2026 18:51:18 GMThttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/082826-asian-saf-market-focus-shifts-to-carbon-intensity-as-feedstock-scrutiny-growsFor much of the past five years, competition in Asia's sustainable aviation fuel sector has been measured in announced capacity, project pipelines and investment commitments. Increasingly, however, the industry's next phase may be defined by a different metric of carbon performance. The shift is becoming evident as airlines, regulators and corporate buyers move beyond questions of whether enough28 August 2026 20:00:18 GMTSamyak Pandey ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/082626-victoria-opens-first-offshore-wind-tender-for-2-gw-in-australiaVictoria's Minister for Energy and Resources Jaclyn Symes on Aug. 26 opened the Request for Proposal process for the state's first two gigawatts of offshore wind, marking Australia's first offshore wind auction, the Victorian government said in a statement. Australia has been accelerating the adoption of renewables in a bid to lower power prices and to achieve its ambitious climate goals,26 August 2026 14:03:15 GMTRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/082726-interview-adb-highlights-rapid-clean-energy-leapfrogging-in-asia-pacificThe Asian Development Bank is scaling up support for regional power grids and critical mineral supply chains across Asia-Pacific, arguing that the region's pursuit of energy security in the wake of the Middle East conflict has strengthened rather than weakened the case for accelerating decarbonization. Pradeep Tharakan, director, energy transition at ADB's Energy Sector Office, said the region is28 August 2026 05:39:47 GMTRuchira Singh ]]>https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/082826-us-canadian-battery-sectors-eye-huge-potential-to-partner-despite-trade-feudRising trade tensions between the US and Canada have cast a shadow over efforts to create an integrated North American supply chain for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, according to a panel of industry groups and market participants on both sides of the border. But previous initiatives and investments have built a foundation that can endure if the trade28 August 2026 15:12:10 GMTGarrett Hering ]]>