May 31, 2019
Global crude oil prices have fallen to two-month lows in recent days amid concerns that the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China could slow global demand growth. US President Donald Trump said this week that he was not rushing to reach a trade agreement with China, increasing uncertainty...
Will the reelection of the Modi government ignite India's steel market?
May 30, 2019
India's steel industry largely views the continuation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as positive for steel demand. Which parts of his economic program may stimulate demand? And how may steel industry consolidation play a role? And with ongoing China-US trade tensions, could India take...
Germany’s increasing relevance to European gas markets
May 20, 2019
Germany’s role in European gas is set to grow, with more gas landing directly via Nord Stream 2 and proposed LNG terminals, while the two German hubs, NetConnect Germany and Gaspool, are set to merge. How will this play out and what will be the impact on liquidity and other European hubs?...
May 15, 2019
At its 50th year, Houston's Offshore Technology Conference highlighted panels that showed a global deepwater that has become increasingly robust, with several countries tendering for the first time in years and oil and gas operators busy planning deep and often remote wells around the world. Some...
What's the outlook for global polyolefin markets?
May 15, 2019
Hetain Mistry, lead analyst, petrochemicals, speaks with senior editor Luke Milner about the latest Global Polyolefin Outlook from S&P Global Platts Analytics, discussing key short, medium and longer term market dynamics and the price outlook for ethylene, propylene, polyethylene and...