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.Latest Chemicals HeadlinesChemicalshttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/refined-products/110226-european-naphtha-price-climbs-to-multi-month-highs-in-unstable-marketEuropean naphtha values surged in October, cementing prices at elevated levels toward the close of a year dominated by geopolitical pressure and uncertainty. Spot naphtha CIF NWE cargoes averaged $926.14/mt across October, up 9.8% month-over-month and 75.44% from October 2025 according to Platts, part of S&P Global Energy. Values peaked at $1,005/mt on Oct. 30, its highest level since April 7.European naphtha price climbs to multi-month highs in unstable marketRefined Products, Maritime & Shipping, Chemicals, NGLs, Agriculture, Naphtha, Gasoline, Biofuels2026-11-02T20:17:34Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/110226-hormuz-oct-crossings-at-3-month-high-despite-attacks-red-sea-traffic-also-risesStrait of Hormuz shipping traffic rose to its highest monthly level since July in October, supported by stronger dry-bulk and LNG movements despite a decline in VLCC traffic and mounting regional threats, S&P Global Commodities at Sea data showed Nov. 2. The rise came amid an "increasingly volatile" operating environment at Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with "reported projectile strikes,Hormuz Oct crossings at 3-month high despite attacks, Red Sea traffic also risesMaritime & Shipping, Refined Products, LNG, Crude Oil, Chemicals, Natural Gas, Wet Freight, LPG, Dry Freight2026-11-02T17:49:26Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/110226-interview-asean-nuclear-push-gains-momentum-as-energy-security-takes-prioritySoutheast Asian countries are giving nuclear power renewed consideration as rising electricity demand, fuel-price volatility, and concerns over energy security prompt governments to reassess their long-term energy strategies, Dr. Sama Bilbao y León, director general of the World Nuclear Association, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in an interview on the sidelines of SIEW week. The growingINTERVIEW: ASEAN nuclear push gains momentum as energy security takes priorityElectric Power, Chemicals, Natural Gas2026-11-02T08:38:01Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/103026-americas-pe-markets-brace-for-november-price-push-amid-seasonal-uncertaintyPolyethylene market participants across the Americas expect price increases to be attempted in November but remain cautious about their sustainability ahead of the year-end. Several US polyethylene producers have announced price increases of 5-7 cents/lb for November. Market participants remain divided on whether the hikes will hold amid uneven regional demand and the typical fourth-quarterAmericas PE markets brace for November price push amid seasonal uncertaintyChemicals, Crude Oil, Polymers2026-10-30T20:13:00Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/103026-interview-australias-growing-battery-market-demands-complex-solutions-says-valo-energyAustralia's shift towards renewable energy is creating opportunities for large-scale battery storage, but increasingly complex grid requirements and pressure on project economics will shape the market's development, Suraj Narayan, Managing Director, Australia, Valo, a battery energy storage system integrator, told Platts in an interview in the week of Oct. 30. As coal-fired power stations retireINTERVIEW: Australia's growing battery market demands complex solutions, says ValoEnergy Transition, Chemicals, Coal, Electric Power, Hydrogen, Renewables2026-10-30T09:11:13Z