https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-petrochemical-headlinesChemicalshttps://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/crude-oil/052926-indias-ongc-eyes-petrochemicals-trading-ethane-shipping-in-diversification-beyond-upstreamIndia's ONGC Ltd is embarking on a series of expansion projects to boost its footprint in petrochemicals trading, as well as energy logistics and shipping, helping the state-run company to diversify its portfolio beyond oil and gas production, company sources said on May 27 and May 28. Although ONGC is confident about sustained growth in demand for both transport fuels in India for a couple ofChemicals, Crude Oil, Natural Gas2026-05-29T04:58:46Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/052726-us-mexico-to-hold-trade-talks-under-usmca-review-processThe US and Mexico will hold a series of bilateral trade rounds under the joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the US Trade Representative said May 27. Under the agreement, Mexico exported 321,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphates and superphosphates to the US during 2025, making the US the top export destination, accounting for 85.8% of Mexico's export share, according toFertilizers, Chemicals2026-05-27T21:50:36Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/052626-interview-vema-targets-sub-6-saf-offtake-in-2029-using-geological-hydrogen-ceo-saysGeologic hydrogen produced by stimulating naturally occurring underground reactions rather than electrolysis could deliver sustainable aviation fuel at prices well below the current $6-$8/gallon market range and green methanol competitive with the $1,200-$1,500/metric ton decarbonized methanol market, Pierre Levin, CEO and co-founder of Canada-based Vema Hydrogen, told Platts in an interview. TheAgriculture, Energy Transition, Refined Products, Chemicals, Biofuels, Renewables, Jet Fuel, Hydrogen2026-05-26T20:01:17Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/052226-argentina-to-cut-wheat-barley-export-duties-from-june-soybeans-from-jan-2027Wheat and barley export duty reductions in Argentina will help provide some relief to producers' expected margins as they make their final decisions for the 2026-27 season, the Rosario Board of Trade reported May 22. Starting in June, Argentina's export duties for wheat and barley will be reduced to 5.5% from the current 7.5%. From January 2027 onwards, soybeans will also see a further monthlyFertilizers, Chemicals, Agriculture, Oilseeds, Grains2026-05-22T22:21:04Z