Feb 23, 2018
As London's annual International Petroleum week draws to a close, Jason Silber, Global head of Ocean Intelligence -- part of S&P Global Platts -– chatted with Peter Norfolk, S&P Global Platts editorial director, shipping and freight, for a quick yet incisive survey of the shipping...
Feb 15, 2018
Borouge chief executive Wim Roels joins S&P Global Platts Senior Editor Heng Hui in this podcast to discuss the competitiveness of Middle East producers, the company's outlook for 2018, as well as megatrends that could disrupt the polymer sector in the long run.We welcome any feedback or...
Feb 13, 2018
Ukrainian corn prices have risen to a 6-month high, rising sharply since the turn of the year, making it the most expensive origination globally. Driving the surge is demand from China, which has bolstered fundamentals. In contrast, traditional homes for Ukrainian corn are opting for US corn, the...
Feb 9, 2018
Aluminum premium swaps on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange have been in contango. Spot market premiums have been surging this year.In this podcast, S&P Global Platts Regional Manager for Metals Derivatives Petter Kolderup and Senior Editor for Physical Metals Market Mayumi Watanabe discuss the...
Feb 8, 2018
With 23 months to go, it is still uncertain whether refineries will be able to meet demand for low sulfur bunker fuel. Jason Silber, global head of Ocean Intelligence -- part of S&P Global Platts -- sought out Janet McGurty, S&P Global Platts senior oil writer and resident refinery guru,...