https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/blogSubscribe to the Insight Blog from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely insights on current issues in the energy industry.Maritime & Shippinghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/refined-products/071526-saf-apac-summit-2026-australia-new-zealand-airports-position-for-saf-growth-amid-infrastructure-policy-developmentsAirports in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly preparing infrastructure and operational frameworks to support sustainable aviation fuel, but policy certainty, supply frameworks and commercial viability remain critical barriers to large-scale adoption, speakers said during the SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, on July 8-9. Agriculture, Energy Transition, Refined Products, Crude Oil, Biofuels, Renewables, Jet Fuel2026-07-15T06:51:29Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/shipping/071426-ctracker-vlcc-suezmax-cobalt-biodiesel-brazil-asia-miso-power-heat-wave-ecuador-shrimpVLCC and Suezmax tanker rates fluctuate on cargo availability, while Asian cobalt prices remain under demand pressure. Ecuadorian shrimp hits record lows on China disruptions, Brazil's soybean crush climbs to new records and MISO power prices rise on capacity constraints. 1. VLCC and Suezmax rates shift on cargo demand What's happening? VLCC and Suezmax dirty tanker activity West of the SuezMetals & Mining, Agriculture, Electric Power, Non-Ferrous, Biofuels2026-07-14T12:53:06Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/energy-transition/070926-article-64-carbon-credit-uptake-remains-limited-as-signatories-opt-for-flexibilityThe landmark signature of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in 2021 enabled nations to exchange carbon credits to achieve their climate objectives through a centralized mechanism under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Article 6.4, also known as the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, was welcomed then as a potential new global benchmark for a high-integrity carbon credit market. ButEnergy Transition, Carbon, Emissions2026-07-09T02:00:15Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/refined-products/063026-asafa-ips-thailand-2026-asean-policy-harmonization-corporate-demand-signals-key-to-scaling-asia-saf-uptakeRegulatory convergence and stronger corporate demand signals will be critical to accelerating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption across ASEAN, as airlines, logistics providers, and policymakers navigate high costs and fragmented policy frameworks, speakers said at the ASAFA 2nd Innovation & Policy Summit Thailand 2026. Participants said that while momentum is building, Asia has room to growAgriculture, Energy Transition, Refined Products, Crude Oil, Biofuels, Renewables, Jet Fuel, Carbon2026-07-03T03:19:00Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/blog/crude-oil/070226-commodities-calendar-platts-events-q3-2026The ramifications of the conflict in the Middle East are likely to continue to drive commodities markets in the third quarter. Even if the US, Israel and Iran reach a lasting political deal, it could take months to recover from physical shortfalls. Here are some of the key events that may affect markets in Q3 2026.Crude Oil, Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Natural Gas2026-07-02T08:11:52Z