Webinars

Platts Summer 2018 Power Webinar

The US wholesale electricity markets heated up ahead of summer 2018 as two regions drew close attention by market participants: Texas and the West.

In Texas, forward electricity prices skyrocketed into triple-digit territory ahead of summer as generation reserve margins dropped below required levels in the wake of several coal-fired power plant retirements.

S&P Global Platts Global Methanol Webinar - 2018

From RIN to RVO: How renewable fuels impact refined products.

Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) have reshaped refined product markets throughout the US and are now a consideration for every barrel produced, imported or exported. With potential changes to the program making headlines every week, we examine the historical relationship and potential future of RFS and refined products.

Powering the future: Asia’s evolving demand for generating fuels

Asia’s demand for electricity is projected to continue to grow in the coming decades. How will it be satisfied? Join our 30-minute Insight Webinar to find out.

S&P Global Platts Latino America Bajo los Focos – Combustibles y OMI 2020

El año 2020 será un año clave; los participantes del mercado tendrán que adaptarse al cambio cuando entre en vigor el límite de 0,5% p/p de azufre de la Organización Marítima Internacional. Los participantes están buscando soluciones a corto y largo plazo, incluyendo el uso de depuradores y de combustibles alternativos, pero quedan muchas preguntas sin responder en un momento de recuperación para el sector. El equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda será crucial en toda Latinoamérica, donde tanto refinerías y como productores se preparan para una nueva oleada regulatoria.

S&P Global Platts “Latinoamérica bajo los focos” – combustibles marinos y OMI 2020

El año 2020 será un año clave; los participantes del mercado tendrán que adaptarse al cambio cuando entre en vigor el límite de 0,5% p/p de azufre de la Organización Marítima Internacional. Los participantes están buscando soluciones a corto y largo plazo, incluyendo el uso de depuradores y de combustibles alternativos, pero quedan muchas preguntas sin responder en un momento de recuperación para el sector. El equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda será crucial en toda Latinoamérica, donde tanto refinerías y como productores se preparan para una nueva oleada regulatoria.

Having its oil and heating it- the Middle East as a demand center

The Middle East is increasingly playing a dual role in the global energy and commodities markets. While the region continues to be an abundant source of hydrocarbons, it is now turning into a significant consumer as well.

The Final Countdown To IMO 2020 – Is Your Company Ready?

The implementation by the IMO of new tighter global bunker specifications is just around the corner in 2020 and will be one of the most disruptive changes to ever affect the refining and shipping industries. It will have a global impact in excess of $1 trillion over 5 years.

China’s war on pollution- the impact on commodities

China’s rapid economic development is going hand in hand with a newfound spirit of environmental activism. President Xi Jinping has said that “green mountains and clear water are as good as mountains of gold and silver”.

Electric Dreams- The impact of EVs for energy and metals in Asia

Electric dreams: the impact of EVs for energy and metals in Asia

While EVs are the subject of noisy debate among some western commentators, they have been quietly gaining ground in some of Asia’s biggest economies.

Heating up- the rapid evolution of the LNG market

The past year has turned out to be crucial for the evolution of the LNG market.

From a cyclical perspective, a strong ramp-up in LNG production continued. However, production growth was slower than expected and global demand was surprisingly strong, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region. S&P Global Platts JKM index had also started the year at record highs.

Americas Petrochemicals- H1 2018 Outlook

Americas Petrochemicals: H1 2018 Outlook -- What is driving volatility in the propylene market? When will a major capacity surge impact polyethylene pricing? How could anti-dumping measures in China affect styrene and associated markets? Join S&P Global Platts editors for insights on these and other key themes and forces driving petrochemicals markets in the Americas

A new direction: Asia’s shifting oil flows and the impact on markets

How is this picture expected to evolve, and what impact will it have on oil and other adjacent markets, such as shipping and petrochemicals.

Made in India- the 2018 India budget and what it means for commodities

As the world’s seventh-largest economy—and Asia’s most closely watched developing economy after China—the fiscal decisions made by India’s government can have a significant effect on energy and commodities markets.

This year, the country’s federal budget is due to be announced on February 1. It follows last year’s budget, which included major tax changes, the restructuring of state energy companies and large investments in housing and infrastructure. 

Platts Biofuel Outlook Webinar

During the webinar Doctor Bruce Pickover, Senior Director, Global Biofuels, S&P Global Platts will discuss the impact of recent developments will have on the markets and review the areas of potential growth. The webinar will focus on the U.S. and also cover the biofuels market in key countries in the rest of the world.

S&P Global Natural Gas Winter Outlook Webinar- Exports mark fundamental shift in natural gas market this winter

Listen to S&P Global Platts senior analysts as they give an update on Natural Gas Winter Outlook: Exports Mark Fundamental Shift in Natural Gas Market this Winter.  In this webinar, we discussed how we have entered a new age of US natural gas exports.  How there is a thirst for US gas coming from Mexico and how Canadian natural gas historically flowing into the US might be more important than ever to keep prices and the supply and demand balance stable.

ON THE FAULT LINE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST: What the changes in global aromatics and methanol trade flows mean for Europe

As the US is seeking to capitalize on the availability of cheap feedstock gas, and China is building capacity to become more self-sufficient, global trade flows of aromatics hydrocarbons and methanol are set to shift. Lower pygas output in the Atlantic basin, build-up of aromatics capacities east of Suez, the role of MTOs and new methanol plants in the US are going to reshape the global markets.

Ocean Intelligence Webinar: Marine Credit Risk — Fueling Fear

In January 2017, Singapore became the first port in the world to mandate the use of the Mass Flow Meter (MFM).  Ten months on, we have seen some of the possible consequences of non-compliance, and swift regulatory action has seen some bunker suppliers lose their bunker licenses due to the lack of adherence.

PIRA: The State of US Agriculture Webinar

PIRA: The State of US Agriculture Webinar

US as a Crude Oil Exporter

This webinar will cover the following topics:

• What is driving the growth in exports?
• How much is the US exporting?
  • What type of crude is it and where is it going?
• How are US crude exports priced?
• What are the logistics supporting the exports?
• Q&A

Houston Energy Forum session replays

Do you need insights into the oil, natural gas, or petrochemicals markets?

The S&P Global Platts Houston Energy Forum took place on October 3, 2017. It was an all-day event with fourteen different speakers. 

Outlook to 2025- European Gas Dynamics in a Period of Oversupply

With LNG import to North West Europe at five year highs in the second quarter of 2017, are we seeing the signs of the LNG wave finally reaching European shores? What new pricing dynamics are we seeing emerge as NCS production remains robust? Are we looking at a prolonged bear cycle, how low can prices go, and when do we see the market returning to balance?

Platts Summer Webinar Series: Permian Oversupply Puts Pressure on Regional Markets

Listen to Global Platts senior energy analyst as they give an update on The Permian is back in style. In this webinar, we provided updates on the most recent midstream natural gas market in the Permian Basin.

Platts Summer Webinar Series- An Update on Mexico’s Changing Energy Markets

Listen to Global Platts senior energy analyst and petroleum news Editor as they give an overview of Mexico Energy Market liberalization entering a critical phase.  In this webinar, we took a deep dive into the current state of the Mexican energy markets and addressed how successful Mexico has been after dismantling its government monopolies and creating free market conditions.

Platts Summer Webinar Series: Northeast Pipeline Expansions Overview

Listen to S&P Global Platts Senior Analysts as they give a overview on the Northeast pipeline expansion.

Platts Summer Webinar Series- Northeast Pipeline Expansions Overview

isten to S&P Global Platts Senior Analysts as they give a overview on the Northeast pipeline expansion.  In the webinar, you will hear how several high-volume natural gas pipeline expansions are scheduled to enter service by the end of the year in the Northeast and what implications are foreseen in the market for players throughout the natural gas value chain.

Platts Spotlight on Latin American - Natural Gas Update

Join Platts Editors and Analyst for this Latin and North American natural gas webinar. Hear current market dynamics, industry pricing updates, developments and changes in the markets, recent news in the industry, and submit questions to our team of natural gas specialists.

Steel Summer Webinar

The second half of 2017 has begun, and there’s a lot to discuss. 

Steel shipments are up over last year and sentiment is largely positive.

Some stakeholders in the US steel market may want tailored trade actions if the US Department of Commerce moves forward with trade remedies, but the Section 232 investigation is still underway.
What happens next and what’s the potential impact?

New Derivative Landscape for Grains

As derivative trading settling against the S&P Global Platts Black Sea and APW wheat assessments is now underway, understanding what goes into forming those prices becomes ever more important. Join our methodology and market specialists as they guide you through some of the principles behind how we assess grains markets. We will provide an overview on what each price represents, update you on the progress so far, and highlight what lies ahead.

Platts Foco na América Latina - Aço Brasileiro

Os escândalos envolvendo a corrupção no Brasil parecem não ter fim, colocando a recuperação da economia do país numa perspectiva cada vez mais distante. Diante da crise e de um mercado interno deprimido, as siderúrgicas brasileiras operam com 40% de ociosidade; apostam nas exportações para evitar novos fechamentos de equipamentos e demissões de colaboradores. Do lado dos compradores, são poucos os que sobrevivem em meio às margens comprimidas, falta de crédito e escasso nível de investimento público e privado.

European HRC and Scrap Outlook

S&P Global Platts cordially invite you to attend our European HRC and Scrap Outlook Webinar Replay. 

Against a backdrop of global steel trade litigation that has redrawn traditional trade flows, as well as continued price volatility in steel and its raw materials, Platts and TSI editors will discuss the near-term outlook for European hot-rolled coil and ferrous scrap.

Rising Imports In The EMEA Polymer Market Webinar

Join S&P Global Platts editors for our webinar replay: Rising Imports in the EMEA Polymer Market to discuss the changing dynamics in the polymer spot and contract markets in European polymers amid capacity expansions in all global regions barring Europe. 

Dried Distillers Grains

US ethanol production continues to rise to record levels, resulting in growing volumes of co-products. Dried Distillers Grains are one of those important co-products, but the market has suffered from oversupply after the Chinese government implemented anti-dumping duties against US imports.

This webinar will review current and forward looking US ethanol supply and demand and what that means for Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles. The price impacts of cutting out the Chinese demand will also be discussed as well as the domestic demand profile.

Platts Ocean intelligence, Bunker Credit Risk: Who lives, who dies, the hows, the whys.

The Steel Index - 2017 Summer Webinar

As we near the second half of 2017, The Steel Index would like to share an overview of what is to come. Get up to date on what is new with scrap and HRC contracts involving Nasdaq, LME, CME and The Steel Index, as well as market insights and more. 

Platts Summer Outlook

Listen to S&P Global Platts Senior Analysts as they give a look at the top gas and power stories for the summer of 2017. In the webinar, you will hear how we expect to see long-term impacts that will change the natural gas fundamentals and flows as these stories develop.

Global Outlook for Refining: a Game-Changer Ahead

Join Rick Joswick, Managing Director of Global Oil for PIRA, as he hosts his first webinar since the PIRA Energy Group became part of S&P Global Platts. Rick will take a detailed look at the refining industry, an invaluable guide for what’s happening in global markets, and will consider the impact that the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulfur cap will have on refineries worldwide.

Platts Spotlight on Latin America Webinar - 2017 Biofuels

The US biofuels market has reached a point of uncertainty. With a new administration in the White House, questions have arisen about the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard and the blenders tax credit. If the tax credit or the RFS see drastic change, what will happen to Argentina’s biodiesel exports? Will they find more destinations if the US turns unfavorable?

In Brazil, the previously large exporter of ethanol has seen more and more ethanol stay within its borders and out of the US market to meet a domestic shortfall as mills favor sugar production.  

Platts 2017 Oil & Gas Production Outlook Webinar

Listen to  S&P Global Platts Senior Analysts give  a view on the 2017 Oil and Gas Production Outlook at this webinar.  In this  webinar you will hear our most up-to-date data and analysis covering changes and trends in these key basins that are most likely to have the biggest market impacts this year:

• Northeast – Marcellus, and Utica
• SE/Texas – Permian, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford
• Canada – Oil Sands
• Wildcards – Scoop/Stack, DJ Basin

Platts Spotlight on Latin America Webinar - 2017 Petrochemical Outlook

El 2017 se pinta como un año crucial para la industria petroquímica norteamericana dada la puesta en marcha de múltiples proyectos a escala mundial y la incertidumbre que los acompaña. La volatilidad ya se ha hecho sentir, con alzas marcadas en los precios de las olefinas y los aromáticos en enero que repercuten en los mercados latinoamericanos.

Platts Petrochemicals 2017 Asia Outlook

Join Platts Editors and Analyst for this Petrochemicals webinar. Hear current market dynamics, industry pricing updates, developments and changes in the markets, recent news in the petrochemicals industry, and submit questions to our team of petrochemicals specialists.

2016 In the Rearview Mirror, and the Road Ahead in 2017

The presentation will look at how the US land rig count began its recovery from a record low in 2016, how well counts and drilling efficiencies responded to commodity price shifts in 2016, the plays where the most rigs are being added today, and a discussion of the possible headwinds and tailwinds for drilling activity in 2017.

REPLAY: The Case for a Bullish US Gas Market in 2017

Hear Platts Senior Analysts give a forward look at this winter and beyond in our annual Winter Outlook Webinar. In this webinar you will learn about current market dynamics that are affecting the industry as well as the emerging bullish expectations for 2017. Don’t miss this chance to head into your holiday vacation caught up on the newest information available for the natural gas market in 2017.

Platts Brazil Metals and Steel Outlook

O webinar será em Português. 

Junte-se à equipe de metais da Platts para o webinar Platts aço & alumínio: perspectiva para o Brasil. Este webinar informativo cobrirá os mercados brasileiros de aço e alumínio. Saiba sobre as atuais dinâmicas de mercado, atualizações de preços da indústria, os progressos e mudanças nos mercados, assim como as últimas notícias. Você pode fazer perguntas para nossos especialistas em aço. 

Of Mice and Mandates: Europe’s Biofuels Policies post-2017

Europe is facing a substantial challenge as the dawn of 2017 brings a step-up in Europe’s GHG requirements… Or is it 2018? Confusion at the legislative level is not helping fragmentation in the industry as Europe reaps the effects of its patchwork approach to renewable energy. Where next?

If you do business in energy: biofuels, oil, or renewable energy, join Platts biofuels team for the Fall Biofuels Webinar 2016. Hear current market dynamics, developments, changes, recent news, and submit questions to our biofuels specialists.

Platts US Election Webinar

The US presidential election impact on petroleum, natural gas, power and metals.

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump have been at sharp odds over oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure. How will the new president elect impact policies, and how will these policies impact commodity markets?

The New Natural Gas Market- US, Europe and Asia face off to set price

Join us on November 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. GMT (10 a.m. EST) as we take a deep dive into the global natural gas market and discuss the implications of today’s more connected world.

U.S. Land Drilling Timidly Returning- Who is drilling new wells and where?

Join us on October 25, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. CDT as we take a a look at how the declining rig counts in the U.S. this past year are expected to come to an end in the final quarter of 2016 and how the data suggests a significant increase in the number of wells is to follow.

2016 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar

Dynamics in the petrochemical market are changing. The Platts Petrochemical Outlook monthly webinar series distills the necessary insights for you to stay ahead.

Summer Webinar Series- The Mexican Energy Market And Its Influence On The US

Join us on August 23, 2016 at 1 p.m. MDT as we wrap-up our Summer Webinar Series with our third and final installment.  Gain perspective about recent trends in rig activity, production forecasts, changing regional flows, and update on the Mexican market.

Summer Webinar Series- What To Watch For In The Energy Markets – Second Half Of 2016

Join us on August 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm MDT for the second installment in our Summer Webinar Series.  As we look forward to the second half of 2016, there are several emerging stories poised to have a lasting impact on prices and market fundamentals in the energy markets.  

Summer Webinar Series- Will Higher Prices Dampen Record Power Burn?

Join us on July 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm MDT as we kick-off our Summer Webinar Series.  The first webinar will discuss natural gas production and market balance impact this summer. 

Platts Mexico Gas and Power Market Update

Join our Platts analysts for the Platts Mexico Gas & Power Market Update Webinar on Thursday, May 26th 1:00pm MDT. Hear an update on current dynamics of Mexico’s gas and power market, covering the supply-demand fundamentals and new infrastructure developments. They will also discuss new methodology for pricing natural gas in Mexico, the result of the first power auction, and what to expect for US gas exports to Mexico over the next five years.

Platts Sugar Webinar: Sugar as a Financial Asset

Sugar prices have rebounded in recent sessions, as the global move from supply surplus to deficit frames expectations of recovering prices. As the futures market courses with fresh investment, S&P Global Platts brings its unique combination of pricing and analytical expertise to dissect current physical market trends and study what future trends might have in store.

Polyolefins and Aromatics Analytics Webinar

Lower crude environment and the Iranian sanctions lifting are rapidly changing the supply equation for polyethylene and polypropylene, with direct implications for global trade flows between key production and consumption regions.

Americas Biofuels Focus 2016 Webinar

As US ethanol production continues to grow and stock levels remain high, market focus turns to export opportunities to balance the region. Meanwhile, the upcoming US election has some biofuels groups becoming apprehensive. The question is, how will a change in leadership impact the industry?

European Steel Market Within the Global Price Recovery

Following surging steel and raw materials prices at the beginning of the current year, the east Asian market is now quickly turning on weaker sentiment in China. Now market participants are questioning the factors behind the price recovery in Europe and whether or not it is sustainable.

Platts Dry Bulk Freight Rates - Where Next?

Join Platts editors for our 2016 Dry Bulk Freight Webinar Series. Hear current market dynamics, industry pricing updates, developments and changes in the markets, recent news in the dry bulk freight industry, and submit questions to our shipping team. 

Platts Grains Webinar

Keeping track of global wheat market trends as regulatory changes, foreign exchange fluctuations and crop conditions impact global trade flows is not always easy.

2016 Platts Nonferrous Webinar Series – Webinar 2 (Asia)

Join Platts Editors and Analyst for our 2016 Non-ferrous Webinar Series. Hear current market dynamics, industry pricing updates, developments and changes in the markets, recent news in the non-ferrous industry, and submit questions to our metals team. 

The Steel Index Market Outlook

2015 was a big year for global ferrous contracts. As we enter the second quarter of 2016, The Steel Index would like to share an overview of what is to come. Hear from steel industry professionals joining in on the discussion, and get up to date on what is new with scrap and HRC contracts involving Nasdaq, LME, and The Steel Index.

Asian Biofuels Focus 2016

The First webinar in the 2016 Biofuels Webinar Series:Asian Biofuels Focus 2016 has completed and is now available for on-demand replay. To replay the webinar, simply fill out the registration form on the right. 

Platts North American Coal Outlook

It’s been tough times for the North American coal market, so identifying business opportunities is as important as ever. Low natural gas prices continue to weigh in on coal’s short-term future, but will changes in that market create a more favorable environment for coal as we head into summer? Join Platts as we delve into the current landscape for the North American coal market and provide a short forward look at what’s to come.

Summer Outlook Webinar

Join us on March 16th at 1:00 p.m. MDT as we discuss what to expect in the summer months for the natural gas market.  During the webinar, we will cover:

• Natural gas production – Can we sustain this level of production?
• Natural gas in storage – After a record year in 2015, will we set records for gas in storage again in 2016?
• LNG exports – What has happened so far? What’s next?
• 2016 power demand – Cheap natural gas vs. cheap coal – who wins? Can natural gas demand for power surpass 2015 levels?
• Forward Curves – What does forward pricing look like in the US?

Platts 2016 Petrochemicals Outlook - EMEA Update

Dynamics in the petrochemical market are changing. The Platts Petrochemical Outlook monthly webinar series distills the necessary insights for you to stay ahead.

016 Platts Petrochemical Outlook- US AROMATICS & OLEFINS 1H 2016 Outlook

As crude oil prices sink to levels not seen since 2003, global petrochemical markets are feeling the pressure.

Join Platts experts John Calton, Pavel Pavlov and Bernardo Fallas as they discuss the latest trends and dynamics affecting US aromatics and olefins pricing, as well as markets downstream.

2016 Platts Metals Webinar Series – Webinar 1

This webinar is now available for on-demand replay. To replay the webinar, simply fill out the registration form on the right. 

Join Platts Editors and Analyst for our 2016 Non-ferrous Webinar Series. Hear current market dynamics, industry pricing updates, developments and changes in the markets, recent news in the non-ferrous industry, and submit questions to our metals team. 

2016 Petrochemical Outlook - Asia Update

As we enter into 2016, what lies ahead for the Asian petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets?

Winter 2015-2016 – Good tidings ahead?

Receive the gift of market insight this holiday season by joining the analysts that support the Bentek product line for a review of the natural gas markets winter-to-date and a forward look at the first quarter of 2016. Storage started the winter at all-time record levels and prices have seen dollar handles, but with a strong El Nino in effect, what will the beginning of 2016 have in store?

Platts Evolución del mercado latinoamericano- Las nuevas corrientes de comercio del crudo

Este seminario web en directo ha pasado y la reproducción está ahora disponible. Simplemente rellene el formulario para acceder  la reproducción. 

Platts Global Oil Outlook Webinar

Medium-range forecasts suggest that oil markets might naturally rebalance sometime towards the end of the decade, but suppliers, consumers and traders are being asked tough questions about what an unpredictable 2016 might hold. Join us on the eve of OPEC’s December 4 meeting, as we review key issues around supply imbalances in the oil markets as we head towards the new year, and discuss what impact OPEC’s updated policies might have on prices in the near term.

A Seismic Shift? Groningen and the European Gas Market

Please join us for a webinar discussing the implications of a Dutch government ruling on the production permit at the Groningen gas field. 

Platts 2015 Petrochemicals Outlook - Europe Update

As we enter into 2016, what lies ahead for the European petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets?

Join us for this month’s webinar series as we discuss the issues below and their likely impact on the European petrochemicals markets.

Prevailing length in the European jet fuel- a temporary imbalance or the new normal?

This year has seen an almost unprecedented length in the European jet fuel market on the back of heavy cross regional resupply into the region. The length has been further exacerbated by the increased output from the European refineries. The physical surplus has dented jet cargo and barge premiums, sending them to historic low levels. The pronounced weakness has also created some attractive storage economics for the market.

Platts Ferrous Market Webinar “Steel Trade Cases: What’s the impact?”

US steelmakers utilize the antidumping and countervailing duty laws more than any other industry. Facing surging imports of low-priced, unfairly traded products, the US imposed duties on seven products last year, and six of them were on steel products. We’ve already seen four major steel trade cases launched this year, and with possibly more on the way, the implications on the market could be huge. So, who are the potential winners and losers in the ongoing global trade battle? How could these trade investigations affect production and pricing for steel in the US?

Riding the alumina/aluminum rollercoaster: What’s in store for this important market?

Watch the replay of our webinar on the aluminum chain [alumina, aluminum and aluminum alloys] to hear updates on the latest market dynamics, demand outlook and trading behavior, along with information on our new aluminum assessments.

Natural Gas Winter Outlook

2015 will go down as the year of broken records. We are on pace to break the record for US power burn demand, US production, and season-ending storage. While natural gas production has increased substantially over the last two years, growth in demand hasn’t kept pace. This means that there is a very real chance of ending the injection season at over 4 Tcf. Without an increase in demand or a slowdown in production, this could lead to sustained low natural gas prices through 2016. While producers benefitted from higher prices for most of 2014, we are now entering a golden age for natural gas consumers.

Platts MVS Webinar - Iron ore market update and product demo

Platts MVS, formally Minerals Value Service, is a web based value-in-use tool that enables users to calculate a value of iron ore for specific buying and selling scenarios. 

2015 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar - EMEA Update

As we enter into the second half of the year, what lies ahead for the European petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets?

Untangling the New Gas Pipeline Web in North America

Join us for our final webinar in our summer series, Untangling the New Gas Pipeline Web in North America. Our webinar will cover:

• Rapid production growth in the Northeast has disrupted traditional pipeline flows. What is the impact to regional  spreads?
• To meet the growth many major pipelines have become bidirectional. What is the total and associated costs of these projects?
• How much new natural gas pipeline capacity is expected to come online this year and during the next couple of years?
• What changes do we anticipate in the short to medium term for basis differentials?

Petrochemical Outlook - Latin American Update

La reciente caída de los precios del crudo ha tenido un gran impacto en la industria petroquímica a escala mundial. ¿Cómo ha afectado este cambio fundamental a los mercados claves del polietileno (PE) y el polipropileno (PP) de la región? ¿Cuáles son las expectativas a corto, medio y largo plazo?

2015 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar - Asia Update

As we enter into the second half of the year, what lies ahead for the Asia petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets?

Mexico - The Land of New Energy Opportunity

Mexico’s entire energy sector is undergoing unprecedented liberalization and reform, creating important opportunities for foreign production, power and midstream companies. This sweeping restructuring effort will leave no area of the Mexican energy industry untouched. The latest liberalization will open the exploration and production sector to private investment, leading to crude oil production growth from fields that have some of the lowest breakeven costs in the world.

Will Summer Gas Demand Cool the Oversupply Situation?

Join us for a complimentary Platts webinar focusing on the state of natural gas consumption in the electricity market on July 15th. With natural gas production at near all-time high levels, all eyes are turning to power burn as the savior to balance the oversupply situation. 

China LNG Market Update

The LNG market continues to transition, as liquidity continues to grow, bringing rise to new trading strategies and opportunities, and China’s private buyers bring new challenges and opportunities in the market. What does this mean for global LNG trade, supply and demand fundamentals, and LNG prices?

2015 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar - EMEA

It looks like another turbulent year ahead for the EMEA petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets.

Will India Overtake China as the World’s Largest Polymer Market?

Who could be the big winners and losers?

India is expected to have the fastest growth in polymer demand anywhere in the world over the next five years outstripping China and other emerging economies. Find out why and how this might affect regional trade flows and, the big question, what is the future for the Chinese and Indian Polymer markets and how will it affect you!

From US to Europe - 2015 Steel Market Update

Join our editors as we look at the reasons for the recent price change in the steel market, and discuss how the market might evolve in 2015. 

2015 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar- Asia Update

It looks like another turbulent year ahead for the Asian petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets. Watch our recent webinar series where we discussed the likely impact of the issues faced in the Asian petrochemical market.

The US Summer Power Stack- Gas and Coal Duking It Out Again

Natural gas and coal continue to go head-to-head in the United States power generation sector as low gas prices continue to encourage coal-to-gas switching.  The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) ruling for power plants has further entrenched natural gas and market share continues to shift towards gas. Renewables are also impacting the power stack, with increases in power generation from wind and solar. Find out how the competition for power generation will shake out this summer in our complimentary webinar: The US Summer Power Stack: Gas and Coal Duking It Out Again. 

Making Sense of South32

At a time when the resources sector is contracting amid a scenario of low commodity prices, a brand new mining company - South32 - emerged on May 6 following a meeting of BHP Billiton’s shareholders. Formed from a number of BHP Billiton’s ‘non-core’ assets, South32 will focus on alumina/aluminum, thermal and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, and precious metals.

As an independent provider of quality prices and news on the majority of nonferrous markets that South32 covers, Platts had hosted a webinar a day after the shareholder vote to discuss the new company and what it could mean for commodity markets.

Drivers Impacting the European Distillate Markets

This complimentary webinar will focus on European Middle Distillates. Our Editors will look at the key drivers in Q1 and early Q2 that have had a pronounced impact on the distillate markets.

2015 Petrochemical Outlook Webinar: Americas Update

It looks like another turbulent year ahead for the Americas petrochemical industry, within the olefins, polymers and aromatics markets. Join us for our monthly webinar series as we discuss the likely impact of the issues faced in the Americas petrochemical market.

China Iron Ore Market Outlook

Metallurgical Coal Import Restrictions, Environmental Scrutiny and the Possible Impact on Iron Ore Market in China