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Grangemouth’s closure: insights into the changing global refining landscape from 2023-12-07T13:33:47
The UK’s Grangemouth refinery is set to cease operations in the coming years to be converted into a fuel import terminal, owner Petroineos has said, with current op...
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The wait is (still) on at the Panama Canal from 2023-11-30T11:00
A reduction in daily transits at both the Neopanamax and Panamax lock systems have resulted in longer wait times to transit the Panama Canal. These limits to daily transits are expected to conti...
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China looks to rejig its oil sector in 2024; lower crude imports, refined product exports in plans from 2023-11-23T11:13:13
The new year looks set to see a seismic shift in China’s oil industry, as concerns grow about the future of crude oil imports and by extension product exports from the country, amid headwinds in...
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West African gasoline supply in limbo after Belgian export ban from 2023-11-16T09:59
The West African Gasoline market is about to undergo major transformations. Belgium has proposed new environmental measures to suspend low-quality motor fuel exports, following similar move by t...
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With Venezuela sanctions lifting, what's in store for Mexican and Canadian crudes? from 2023-11-09T11:00
The lifting of Venezuelan oil sanctions by the US has sparked a series of reactions in the upstream market. S&P Global expects an increase of roughly 100,000 b/d in crude exports from Venezuela ...
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European fuel oil sulfur spreads caught between Asia and the Americas from 2023-11-03T11:01:04
European fuel oil sulfur spreads surged in October as events further afield spurred opposing price movements for low- and high-sulfur fuel grades. A sudden easing of US oil and gas sanctions on ...
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Geopolitical turbulence prompts Asia to rethink its oil strategy from 2023-10-26T17:55
Oil market volatility amid the conflict in the Middle East has started to ring alarm bells for Asian refiners. Hamas' surprise attack on Israel has fanned worries of a long-dr...
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Oil markets experience heightened volatility amid Israel-Hamas conflict from 2023-10-19T09:07:03
Geopolitical tensions are, once again, spooking oil markets, with the Israel-Hamas war dominating all discussions. Even with the impact of the armed conflict so far restricted to the Mediterrane...
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Is Russian supply "to be, or not to be" for Brazil diesel markets? from 2023-10-12T10:00
After sanctions on Russia in the aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine, Brazil started sourcing 78% of its imports from Russia. But in mid-September, Russia announced a ban on refined product exp...
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Ban on diesel and gasoline exports: Will Russia double down or reverse course? from 2023-10-05T09:14:36
Global fuel markets were set to receive another shockwave when Russia announced a ban on diesel and gasoline exports amid tight domestic supplies. Brazil and other importers of Russian diesel we...
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$90/b oil makes producers and refiners sanguine in Q3 from 2023-09-28T10:00
As crude prices have recently inched up past the $90/b level, they are on pace to end the third quarter nearly 35% higher than they started, fundamentally altering the landscape for both upstrea...
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How high can it go? Crude market tightness sparks oil price surge from 2023-09-21T08:55:45
The OPEC+ production cuts continue to impact both crude oil and refined products. Dated Brent has reached a 10-month high. Prices in the diesel market are also rising amid supply constraints. Me...
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At Asia’s APPEC, energy transition and Russia steal the limelight from 2023-09-14T13:12:09
The 39th annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference in Singapore captured the tone of Eastern oil markets in early September, catapulting the energy transition back into focus after the...
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Is the bionaphtha market ready to soar as European biorefining booms? from 2023-09-07T08:54
The European bionaphtha market is starting to gain traction as the number of available feedstocks increases and demand for cleaner alternatives grows. Limited supply capacity has kept prices hig...
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Russia’s impact on Americas naphtha and refined products from 2023-09-01T10:30
Americas refined products markets are adjusting to altered trade flows more than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Refined products that were once supplied to Brazil from the US Gulf Co...
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APPEC to throw spotlight on oil's future, energy security vs sustainability debate from 2023-08-24T11:52:44
Asia's oil demand revival, China's much anticipa...
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European oil markets after the Russian embargo (part 2) from 2023-08-17T09:00:14
For many years, Russia was Europe's main supplier of key refined oil products until Western sanctions were imposed in February 2023. Six months into the embargo on Russian refined products, mark...
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European oil markets after the Russian embargo (part 1) from 2023-08-10T08:52
Trade disruptions. Refinery adjustments. New arbitrage flows. These are some of the consequences Europe faced as the continent had to wean itself off Russian crude following the embargo, which c...
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Guyanese Dream: Oil boom in Guyana could transform global crude market from 2023-08-03T10:00
The small South American country of Guyana has experienced a quick transformation within the past decade, going from zero oil production in 2019 to nearly 400,000 b/d in 2023 and that is expecte...
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Asian refiners look for answers in petrochemicals as EVs threaten transport fuels' future from 2023-07-27T15:13:45
Refiners in Asia are crafting out expansion stra...
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Nigeria: Another force majeure at Forcados? from 2023-07-20T16:16:26
Nigeria, Africa's largest crude oil producer, is struggling to keep oil flowing amid leaks at the Forcados oil terminal port. The ill-fated facility has been offline for much of...
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A perfect storm in the USGC buoys Americas sour crudes from 2023-07-13T10:00
North American heavy and sour crude price differentials have reached multiyear highs in recent weeks. These are prices that are typically seen only after major production disruptions like hurric...
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The dire consequences of falling Rhine water levels on refined oil products from 2023-07-06T09:52:54
Europe is bracing for challenges this summer as its main waterway experiences lower-than-usual rainfall. The Rhine is drying up well ahead of historical patterns, and the short-term forecast is ...
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What's in store for US refined products and distillates this summer? from 2023-06-29T14:15
Summer travel season is upon us, so what's the outlook for fuel demand in the Americas for the coming months? Naphtha, a key component in gasoline, was recently in short supply but now appears t...
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As Asian crude import mix evolves, how relevant are OPEC’s cuts still? from 2023-06-22T08:33:44
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Exploring Europe's shifting trade patterns amid the Russia-Ukraine war from 2023-06-15T09:36:47
The war in Ukraine has created a new set of trade flows, as many buyers look to avoid Russian commodities. What are European buyers doing to replace Russian crude oil, and how have these changed...
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The cost of wildfires and inflation on Canadian crude production from 2023-06-08T10:00
Canada's crude production has been reduced in recent weeks by wildfires in Alberta, tightening price discounts for some Canadian crude grades. While the bulk of output has returned, and longer-t...
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Dark ship-to-ship transfers keep Russian oil flowing despite sanctions from 2023-06-01T09:51:51
More and more ships are turning off their transponders in the Black Sea in risky but lucrative trades. Deep discounts on Russia's main export crude, Urals, and refined products such as gasoil an...
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From Russia to Asia - oil's new map may prompt policy rethink by OPEC+ from 2023-05-26T09:52:36
As Asian oil demand recovery shows signs of ...
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Dangote Refinery: Is Africa’s largest refinery finally ready? from 2023-05-18T09:34:32
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is due to inaugurate the 650,000 b/d refinery on 22 May. But after many years of delays, and with the project running $11 billion over its original $9 billion...
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Diesel in the western hemisphere faces a shifting landscape from 2023-05-11T10:00
This year, the US, alongside G7 countries, placed a price cap on Russian-grade refined product at $100/b. This marked another set of sanctions designed to shrink Russia's influence on global oil...
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Making crude oil history: WTI Midland cargoes join Brent benchmark from 2023-05-04T09:33:16
As of May 2, 2023, Platts incorporated US WTI Midland crude oil into Platts Dated Brent and related benchmark assessments. This is the first-ever inclusion of a non-North Sea grade and is expect...
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China's uneven economic recovery and what it means for oil in Asia from 2023-04-27T09:05:06
One of the largest crude importers globally, China had seen demand plummet amid the pandemic, although it has been showing signs of recovery – with better-than-expected economic growth and recor...
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Italy’s Eni finds success in Mexico’s oil upstream from 2023-04-20T10:00
Italy’s Eni has been one of the most successful drillers in Mexico. One of many E&P companies active in Mexico’s upstream auctions following the country’s 2013-2014 liberalization, Eni was the f...
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Non-dollar oil trade: a distant dream or a feasible reality? from 2023-04-13T08:43:15
The debate over the use of alternative currencies in global oil trade has intensified over the past one year following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has not only dramatically reshaped oil f...
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OPEC+ oil production cuts shake oil markets from 2023-04-05T09:35:17
Increased volatility, rising prices and strained geopolitical relations. These are some of the side-effects of the latest Listen
March Mayhem: HSFO supply glut vs. high freight from 2023-03-30T10:00
US fuel oil stocks in the first quarter of 2023 reached their highest levels since April 2020. Traders have had to alleviate their oversupply by exporting, though high freight ...
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What is next for Africa's oil products markets? from 2023-03-16T10:46:56
In this episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast, Francesco Di Salvo is joined by Gary Clark, Patrick McAllister and Matthew Tracey-Cook to explore the theme of evolving standards and specifica...
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Oil at CERAWeek: Production and export challenges compound on rising demand from 2023-03-09T20:46:05
Energy stakeholders from around the world gathered in Houston this week for CERAWeek by S&P Global to talk about the biggest issues and current trends in the energy industry. On the oil front, s...
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King of the barrel: will jet or diesel win the battle in 2023? from 2023-03-02T10:42:11
The year 2023 did not start as expected: China suddenly dropped all COVID restrictions, boosting sentiment in the global jet market, while diesel prices fell despite the ban on Russian oil produ...
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Asia prepares for two-way oil product flows as EU ban takes effect from 2023-02-23T00:30
With the European Union's ban on Russian oil products coming into effect, the spotlight is now on Asia as the market tries to find answers to the extent to which the region can absorb Russian pr...
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Boom in US crude exports: WTI Midland flows to Europe set to soar from 2023-02-16T10:12:58
In March, Europe is set to experience a record surge in WTI Midland crude flows from the US, as demand for American crude booms.
In the latest Platts Oil Markets podcast we explore the key...
Q4 earnings tell a tale of inflation and underinvestment from 2023-02-09T11:00
Oil and gas producers and service companies have been reporting their fourth-quarter earnings over the past few weeks. And, apart from the headline-grabbing record profits, we’ve seen some commo...
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The future of naphtha and diesel flows after EU sanctions from 2023-02-02T11:18:08
What will replace Russian diesel and naphtha flows to Europe after EU sanctions take effect on 5 February? Where will Russian supply go instead?
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EU sanctions on Russian refined products will reverberate across the Atlantic from 2023-01-26T11:00
The Russia-Ukraine war has dominated the attention of global commod...
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China's oil product export quota: What it means for Asia's supply and demand in the new year from 2023-01-18T10:03:43
China has already hinted at its first batch of oil product export quota for 2023, which has left some market watchers nervous amid the current economic headwinds at the start of this year. In th...
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Mild weather keeps European heating fuel markets weak from 2023-01-12T11:17:01
Natural gas supply disruptions into Europe saw both LPG and gasoil heating fuels used as substitutes in 2022 with concern over preparations for winter amid a low stocks environment. However, a m...
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2022: A year global oil markets won’t forget from 2022-12-15T09:53:02
In this special episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast, S&P Global Commodity Insights leaders Joel Hanley, Sambit Mohanty and Richard Swann round up the events of 2022. From the war in Ukrain...
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Spotlight shifts to Asia as EU ban on Russian crude comes into force from 2022-12-08T06:45:15
With the European Union ban on Russian seaborne crude imports and the price cap of $60 a barrel taking effect, the spotlight is now on China and India as the market tries to assess to what exten...
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Private producer share of Mexico’s oil output is on the rise from 2022-12-01T11:00
The development of Mexico’s upstream oil sector has slowed since President Lopez Obrador was elected in 2018, as Lopez Obrador halted the upstream auctions put in place by the liberalization pro...
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Soaring crude tanker rates dent long-haul crude differentials from 2022-11-24T09:00
With longer-haul voyages and the ‘dark fleet’ growing, tight freight availability is pushing shipping rates to fresh highs. What does strong shipping market mean for the crude competing to repla...
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Asia, Europe rush to secure supplies as oil markets brace for sleepless nights from 2022-11-17T08:26:12
The tug-of-war between Asia and Europe for sourcing oil is set to intensify as the European Union's ban on Russian seaborne crude inches closer. From Middle East to Africa, suppliers are already...
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What is happening to Russian oil flows ahead of EU sanctions? from 2022-11-10T10:40:37
In this episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast, S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Robert Perkins, Virginie Malicier and David Lewis discuss with John Morley what has already changed in th...
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Surging crude export volumes confront record freight rates from 2022-11-03T10:00
The US Gulf Coast crude market is exporting record volumes while also seeing sky-high freight rates. This dynamic has been playing out consistently for the past few months, but how are these exp...
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LPG vs gasoil: what’s the best alternative to natural gas? from 2022-10-27T08:08:37
What role will oil play in mitigating Europe's natural gas problem this winter? With energy costs skyrocketing since the start of the Russian-Ukraine war, industries and households across the co...
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China's Q4 oil product export quota signals a change in market dynamics from 2022-10-20T04:05
Oil product market sentiment in Asia has been volatile due to the larger-than-expected Q4 exports from China. The uncertainty saw the region’s best-performing product crack for the year -- ULS...
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French strikes cause Europe's gasoline, diesel prices to rise as markets tighten from 2022-10-14T08:57:58
The gasoline and diesel markets in Northwest Europe have tightened as France seeks alternative sources of supply due to strike at five of the country’s six refineries. Though negotiations are on...
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It's been a perfect storm for Midwest gasoline supply from 2022-10-13T10:00
Though summer driving season is already in the rearview mirror, gasoline differentials in the US Midwest and West Coast apparently haven't gotten the memo. A flurry of planned and unplanned refi...
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APPEC buzz reflects volatility and changing flows from 2022-10-06T09:54:35
S&P Global Commodity Insights senior leaders Richard Swann and Dave Ernsberger discuss with Joel Hanley the issues highlighted by Singapore’s Listen
European and African crude oil markets learning to live with reduced supply from 2022-09-29T10:04:09
The strength seen across European and African crude oil markets in the spring and summer has largely been eroded as focus shifts to the potential demand reduction caused by economic slowdowns. T...
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Has the mood turned somber for Asian oil markets? from 2022-09-22T03:27:47
The path to recovery for Asian oil demand has not been free of challenges. With a w...
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Mixed fortunes for European feedstocks from 2022-09-15T16:30:55
With the energy crisis looming over Europe, many industries fear they will have to reduce production, including petrochemical crackers. These consumers of feedstocks such as naphtha and LPG are ...
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US diesel stocks are starting off harvest season at historic lows from 2022-09-08T10:00
Record-low stock levels in US diesel markets could signal problems for the highly liquid product. Dry weather has dampened crop projections, and long-term backwardation has stifled diesel storag...
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EU Russian oil ban: How are fuel oil supply and demand fundamentals shifting from 2022-09-01T09:43:50
EU sanctions on Russian fuel oil have dramatically altered supply flows for high sulfur material within Europe, and while there is some trading activity still in the Mediterranean basin, most Ru...
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China’s private refiners on tenterhooks as Beijing kicks off fresh round of inspection from 2022-08-25T07:32:03
China has been stepping up efforts to tighten supervision and standardize operations of its refining sector. It launched a series of investigations on refineries beginning April 2021. The latest...
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Oil products trickle along the Rhine as low water levels bite from 2022-08-18T10:03:45
Record low water levels are hindering the transportation of naphtha, LPG, gasoline blending components and diesel, amongst other commodities, along the Rhine into regions of Germany, France and ...
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Gasoline shipments on Colonial Pipeline are in high demand as imports decline from 2022-08-11T10:00
Even after US gasoline prices reached historic highs during the coronavirus pandemic, they somehow found more room to rise in 2022 after Listen
Supply-driven jet fuel market drops from record high despite summer boost from 2022-08-04T09:36:47
The days of vaccine certificates and COVID-19 tests for travel are long gone for most, and yet jet fuel demand doesn’t seem to have fully recovered from the pandemic. S&P Global Commodity Insigh...
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What's in store for Asian oil markets in H2? from 2022-07-28T06:40
Based on early consumption trends in Asia, market participants believe that the second half of 2022 may turn out to be one of the strongest six-month periods of oil demand growth seen over the p...
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Can Europe avert an energy crisis? from 2022-07-20T20:17:01
In Europe, with a hot summer ongoing and a cold winter expected, re-establishing secure sources of energy in light of Russia’s war in Ukraine is a top priority.
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Reflecting Midland: Discussing SPGCI's evolving Dated Brent complex from 2022-07-14T07:00
S&P Global Commodity Insights recently made the decision to reflect WTI Midland barrels in the daily Platts Dated Brent global crude benchmark. Listen
Russia’s fuel riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma from 2022-07-07T10:17:02
Russia has long supplied European and US markets with fuel oil. In light of the war in Ukraine, where is this fuel going and how can the usual buyers make up the shortfall?
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Asia gasoil, jet/kerosene and gasoline cracks may stay elevated on limited exports from China from 2022-06-30T06:30:03
Demand for transportation fuels has been picking up in Asia, as higher vaccination rates and improved mobility push regional economies to open up to near pre-pandemic levels. Global oil supplies...
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How is Europe replacing Russian crude and why have Urals exports increased? from 2022-06-23T08:41:31
In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, senior editor Emma Kettley and associate editor David Lewis discuss with Paul Hickin the recent changes in crude flows and how Russian crude finds its...
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Premium gasoline comes at a cost from 2022-06-16T10:00
In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, light ends pricing editors Sarah Hernandez and Jordan Daniel and Americas clean products manager Matthew Kohlman discuss the record-high gasoline pric...
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How is the Russia-Ukraine war impacting fuel oil markets? from 2022-05-30T09:46:21
In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, associate editors Stepan Lavrouk, Lawrence Toye and Kelly Norways discuss with John Morley the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the fuel oil a...
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Asian gasoil, gasoline cracks at record highs in May: Can margins climb higher? from 2022-05-26T05:35:57
Asian gasoil and gasoline cracks have surged in May, amid the war between Russia and Ukraine that started in late February. Asian refineries are looking to raise run rates or delay their planned...
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Up, up, up: US upstream producers and refiners are highly optimistic after Q1 from 2022-05-19T10:00
The recent round of Q1 earnings calls for US refiners and upstream producers were almost unanimously upbeat. Crude prices of $100+/b oil and unusually high natural gas prices, coupled with chang...
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The evolution of HSFO markets and USGC 0.5%S blending and trading from 2022-05-12T10:00
In the background of the pandemic, IMO 2020 was reshaping the landscap...
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With the mogas-naphtha spread at a record high, what's next for Europe's gasoline blenders? from 2022-05-05T21:01:19
From the maximization of middle distillates yields by refiners to the impact of Chinese lockdowns on the Asia petrochemical sector, our editors explore the implication for European gasoline's bl...
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Asia fuel oil market outlook may hinge on severity of China oil demand loss from 2022-04-28T02:30
The global fuel oil supply chain has in the recent past been impacted by tight product availability due to the Listen
How has the Russia-Ukraine war impacted diesel and gasoil markets? from 2022-04-21T09:23:12
What exactly defines the origin of an oil product? How is self-sanctioning affecting Russian diesel and gasoil exports? And how is Russian-origin diesel being treated in the spot market? In this...
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Heavy hunting: The search for alternative heavy sour crudes in the global market from 2022-04-14T11:00
In the ever-evolving crude market, the dearth of crude from Iran, Venezuela and, most recently, Russia, has led Asian refiners to buy up tight supplies of heavy Latin grades as a replacement. Bu...
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Are high prices and strong structure here to stay for light sweet crude, or have OPEC+ and the US relieved the tension? from 2022-04-07T08:51:04
In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Paul Hickin, Emma Kettley, and Sam Angell discuss with Joel Hanley the possible return of balance in the oil mar...
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Resurgence of COVID-19 threatens oil demand revival in Asia from 2022-03-31T03:41:53
Asia’s sustained oil demand revival over the last few months may face a fresh setback following Listen
Americas shipping, bunkers hit rough waters on crude volatility from 2022-03-24T11:00
As global oil markets continue to react in real time to the ongoing conflict in Europe, downstream sectors and interconnected industries are also beginning to see marked impacts on trade flows, ...
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Fuelling the Russian shortfall from 2022-03-17T09:56:52
Europe's high sulfur fuel oil requirements largely depend on exports from Russia. In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, S&P Global Commodity Insights reporters Stepan Lavrouk, Mary tiernan...
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Russia-Ukraine conflict pushes European commodities to new highs from 2022-03-10T05:00
Oil markets – and others – are seeing record prices and intense volatility as Russia’s invasion of its neighbor continues. S&P Global Commodity Insights reporters Rosemary Griffin, Elza Turner, ...
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Russia-Ukraine conflict aggravates oil supply worries for Asian buyers from 2022-03-03T08:23:54
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has stalled oil supplies ...
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$100/b oil - Implications for Asia, the world and energy transition from 2022-02-23T07:42:24
When the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic decimated global oil demand and pulled down prices to their lows in 2020, not many would have believed that just two years down the road, crude oil wou...
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Crude oil markets soar while Russian sellers count the cost from 2022-02-17T15:20:49
Europe's sweet/sour crude price spread has widened on strong distillate demand and caution over Russian barrels. Platts reporters Emma Kettley and Iain Stevenson give an update on the soaring st...
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US octanes see bearish expectations on premium grade blending from 2022-02-10T12:02:45
While not always at the forefront of the market, low RVP, high octane blendstocks such as alkylate and reformate are necessary blending components which can drive price movements and influence s...
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How would sanctions against Russia impact European oil markets? from 2022-02-03T10:28:53
While diplomatic talks between the US and Russia continue, questions are raised about what consequences, if any, would new economic sanctions have on Russia’s ample exports of crude oil and dies...
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The good, bad and the ugly for Asian oil markets in 2022 from 2022-01-27T08:31:36
There is growing optimism that 2022 will turn out to be the strongest year for Asian oil demand since the outbreak of COVID-19 more than two years ago.
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Jet fuel values buck falling passenger trend from 2022-01-20T09:58:14
Despite falling passenger numbers, airlines are facing soaring fuel bills. S&P Global Platts reporters Virginie Malicier and Lawrence Toye discus...
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US crude oil exports here to stay as world demand continues to recover in 2022 from 2022-01-13T12:00
Looking ahead into 2022, US crude oil export flows will continue to recover and grow as demand and prices surge, but will we see export volumes return to the record levels we were seeing a coupl...
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Oil Markets in 2021: a very fragile recovery from 2021-12-16T11:26:42
As the world has slowly emerged from a lockdown-ridden 2020, the oil markets have had to adjust. Platts reporters from around the world discuss the fundamental highlights of the year, and take a...
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As the SAF market expands, policy support is needed from 2021-12-09T13:00
Sustainable aviation fuel is gaining popularity among renewable fuel manufacturers. The SAF market is poised for rapid growth in the coming years as global and regional emissions programs look t...
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Omicron’s Black Friday injects new fragility from 2021-12-01T10:30:58
Oil markets crashed on the emergence of the omicron variant of Listen
Asian jet fuel market takes off after a long hiatus; airlines eye sustainable fuels from 2021-11-25T07:54:47
The Asian jet fuel market is finally witnessing renewed interest after COVID-19 unleashed an unprecedented crisis in the aviation industry. Listen
European road fuel market dynamics under a heavy oil complex backwardation from 2021-11-18T11:05:34
The strong backwardation in diesel and gasoline forward pricing is reflective of a tight fundamental picture for road fuels in Europe as demand steadily rises and refineries grapple with high cr...
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Colonial Pipeline allocations return on higher demand, lower imports from 2021-11-11T11:36:25
Demand to ship gasoline on Colonial Pipeline has outpaced available space since October, a first in 19 months. The Atlantic Coast has seen higher demand, and imports are low. The spread between ...
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Brent’s role in key international spreads reveals regional and quality dislocations from 2021-11-03T08:00
The continued strength in the Brent complex as a whole, demonstrated by the Dated Brent benchmark breaching the $85/b threshold in late October, masks the differing supply and demand dynamics fo...
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Asian crude importers dip into strategic reserves as oil prices bite from 2021-10-28T10:55:14
In a shift of strategy to battle surging oil prices, Asia's leading oil consumers India and China have started selling crude oil fro...
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High energy prices add to tightness in the European middle distillates complex from 2021-10-21T09:23:39
High natural gas prices are leading to both a tighter European supply of middle distillates and greater global gasoil demand, while the diesel cargo market was supported by higher demand into Ge...
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How have panic buying and the E10 launch impacted UK gasoline and diesel? from 2021-10-07T08:00
Car tanks may be running empty in the UK after panic buying at the pumps amid a lack of lorry drivers to bring supply from refineries and oil terminals to the retail stations, but what impact if...
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APPEC shines spotlight on Asia's energy future and surging oil, gas prices from 2021-10-04T09:19:34
The dramatic revival of oil and gas prices, the future of fossil fuels in a changing energy landscape, and the role energy will play in the recovery path from the pandemic were some of the main ...
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How are rising prices and new green regulation impacting heating oil demand? from 2021-09-23T12:48:36
Just as the summer finally comes to an end and mornings become chilly, we would be expecting demand for heating oil to ramp up in Europe, as no boom has been reported yet. Furthermore, new envir...
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Will the delta variant prevent a rebound in oil demand this year? from 2021-09-16T12:33:33
The IEA may have revised down their oil demand estimates for the third quarter of this year, but looking further ahead both OPEC and IEA expect demand to bounce back despite fear of potential ne...
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Spike in scrubbers, power demand keeps HSFO afloat despite drive for cleaner fuels from 2021-09-09T10:16:29
Scrubber's uptick in the marine sector amid a favorable Hi-5 spread along with demand for high sulfur fuel oil for power consumption in Asia is helping HSFO retain its sheen.
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Destruction, power outages caused by Ida disrupt oil market from 2021-09-02T17:04:58
It's been quite the week in energy markets, as Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast, causing damage, power outages and destruction to the regular supply of oil and other projects in and around ...
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Can rising fuel prices derail Asia's oil demand recovery, economic growth? from 2021-08-26T09:28:37
Asia is witnessing signs of rising mobility, improving the demand outlook for transportation fuels. It has also raised hopes for a ...
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What's happening to the supply and demand balance for road fuels in Europe? from 2021-08-19T11:17:48
All eyes are on supply in European diesel markets, where demand has remained relatively stable at almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but due to the spread of the Delta variant in Asia more carg...
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EPA and RVPs upend US light end markets from 2021-08-12T12:26:41
An alphabet soup of changes have impacted US light end markets in the last year, including changes in environmental rules that have readjusted the entire RBOB market.
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EPA, RVOs and RVPs upend US light end markets from 2021-08-12T12:26:41
An alphabet soup of changes have impacted US light end markets in the last year -- EPA, RVP and RVO -- including changes in environmental rules that have readjusted the entire RBOB market.
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Middle East tanker attacks highlight oil supply risks, raise geopolitical tensions from 2021-08-05T08:41:57
On July 29, the oil product tanker Mercer Street was victim of a deadly drone attack, while a few days later another tanker, the Asphalt Princess, was reportedly hijacked. Both incidents are add...
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China’s oil import outlook brightens after tumbling in H1 from 2021-07-29T12:24:09
China, Asia's biggest oil consumer, saw its January to June crude oil imports post negative growth for the first time in eight years, pulled down by sharp falls in May and June inflows. But ther...
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Will jet fuel demand ever recover to pre-pandemic levels in Europe? from 2021-07-22T09:54:51
Cash differentials for jet fuel barges trading in ARA reached 17-month highs mid-July. At the same time, the European Commission announced sweeping proposals to make flying greener, including a ...
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Steeper crude backwardation puts pressure on African crude oil from 2021-07-15T08:20:55
Against a backdrop of growing Coronavirus infections and OPEC+ discord, oil prices keep rising. How can long-haul crude cargoes stay competitive as backwardation in the forward curve widens and ...
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For Canada's crude market, it's a time of trials and tribulations from 2021-07-09T09:24:08
It's been a tumultuous stretch for Canadian crude as the coronavirus pandemic and infrastructure uncertainty have impacted the market.
However, prices have risen to a level that supports ...
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Road transportation fuel prices diverge as jet fuel weighs down middle distillate complex from 2021-07-01T12:12:49
Gasoline prices are rallying on underlying demand strength in Europe, West Africa and across the Atlantic, while diesel prices remain steady amid stagnant demand and an abundance of supply as je...
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Energy transition to reshape future oil trade flows and business models from 2021-06-24T07:53:48
In a fast-changing landscape where energy transition is the most popular catch phrase, the trading community is looking for answers on what’s in store for the oil market over the next decade. Listen
Rising bunker fuel costs hammer down on tanker shipowners’ earnings from 2021-06-18T08:22:18
While demand for tankers of clean and dirty oil products has yet to recover fully from the pandemic, prices of bunker fuels have been rising to 16-month highs, thus threatening the profitability...
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US Atlantic Coast sees surge in gasoline imports from 2021-06-10T12:27:17
Gasoline imports into the US Atlantic Coast have surged to record highs in recent months.
Andrea Salazar and Anna Trier of S&P Global Platts look at what has been driving the flurry of im...
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Do fundamentals support the rise of crude futures to two-year highs? from 2021-06-03T10:45:38
While the pandemic is far from over and coronavirus ...
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Unpacking China's new tax: Implications on crude oil and refined product markets from 2021-06-01T01:53:22
China on May 14 announced that it will implement a consumption tax on mixed aromatics, light cycle oil and bitumen blend from...
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Road fuels in the balance on Colonial Pipeline and Covid recovery from 2021-05-20T13:48:32
While the May 7 outage of the Colonial Pipeline prompted fears of fuel shortages on the US Atlantic Coast, it also led to talk of extra gasoline and diesel moving from Europe. But with COVID res...
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US Gulf Coast crude differentials linger at pre-pandemic levels from 2021-05-13T15:00:34
Global crude prices have staged an impressive rally, recovering to pre-COVID levels. However, many US Gulf Coast crude differentials and regional spreads are yet to normalize, raising the questi...
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Will vaccine passports bring the jet fuel market back to life? from 2021-05-06T09:00
While the European jet fuel market has yet to recover from the pandemic and continues to trade at low cash premiums, will demand for aviation fuel be boosted by the upcoming easing of travel res...
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India in focus: Oil demand concerns and weathering the COVID-19 storm from 2021-04-29T09:04:11
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How the divergence between gasoline and diesel is boosting low sulfur VGO from 2021-04-20T08:26:19
While the European gasoline market has been increasing strengthening versus its middle distillates counterpart, weighed down by Listen
US gasoline markets continue to feel effects of Texas freeze from 2021-04-15T14:01:19
Soybean futures continue to support RVO prices as the US market awaits a Supreme Court decision to determine the future of small refinery exemptions.
European exports continue to head tow...
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The new Suez Crisis: what effect has Ever Given had on oil markets? from 2021-04-01T09:16:32
While the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal Listen
Slow burn: Asia's cautious approach to sustainable aviation fuel from 2021-03-26T08:36:33
Major airlines in Asia have identified sustainable aviation fuel as having a potential to make a significant contribution to the global goal of reducing carbon emissions from co...
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IMO 2020, COVID-19 drive turbulence in the fuel oil complex from 2021-03-18T10:04:09
The market for low sulfur fuel oils – 0.1% S and 0.5% S – has tightened on the refinery response to Listen
Pandemic, politics usher uncertainty into Brazil’s diesel market from 2021-03-11T15:24:14
Rising prices and a failed trucker strike last month have rocked the Brazilian diesel market this year.
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, has raised fuel prices several times t...
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Can the crude recovery continue? from 2021-03-04T10:48:38
With oil prices reaching 13-month highs, surprising many market analysts, are these higher levels here to stay and how might they impact production levels of Listen
Stocks management in focus as Asian refiners tackle oil products surplus from 2021-02-26T11:28:43
Middle Eastern crude producers are sending fewer cargoes to Asia, but refiners in the region are unfazed. S&P Global Platts ...
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What’s driving the light ends spike in volatility? from 2021-02-18T12:16:28
Bad weather on the US Gulf Coast and a rise in crude oil prices has added to volatility in the European naphtha paper market -- belying more balanced physical fundamentals -- while export demand...
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Fuel oil markets come back into focus as global demand returns from 2021-02-11T17:35:26
For fuel oil markets, 2020 was a strange year, as the global pandemic overshadowed implementation of the landmark IMO 2020 regulation.
With global demand slowly returning, these grades ar...
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Jet fuel values still exposed to COVID effect from 2021-02-04T10:22:58
The price of aviation fuel dropped to record lows at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. In this podcast, Platts reporters Emma Thomas and Chris Ewen tell Joel Hanley of the fuel’s faltering ...
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Cold spell drives oil resurgence in Asia's power sector from 2021-02-01T03:07:03
The last few weeks saw temperatures in many parts of North Asia drop to record lows, and energy prices hit record highs. Listen
Post-IMO 2020: Asia Marine Fuel 0.5% valuations on a roller-coaster ride from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
S&P Global Platts refined oil products experts Atsuko Kawasaki, Amy Tan, and Rajesh Nair examine the rapidly changing fortunes of the Asian Marine Fuel 0.5% market, which has seen a fundamental ...
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Flexibility, adaptability and efficiency are keys in surviving fragile oil demand environment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fresh from the recent Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference or Platts APPEC, Gawoon Phil Vahn and...
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Naphtha rallies on petchem strength from 2021-01-21T10:51:30
As most refined products struggle to find demand through the pandemic’s destruction, naphtha has found itself riding on a three-year high crack spread, supported by petrochemical demand.
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Gains in WTI, robust petrochemical demand add strength to US NGLs from 2021-01-14T15:45:11
US NGLs have strengthened across the board early in 2021, with some of those gains tied to increases in West Texas Intermediate and others linked in robust demand from the petrochemical sector a...
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Diesel faces up to the challenges of 2021 from 2021-01-07T10:54:16
As the major road freight fuel for Europe and beyond, how has diesel coped with the global pandemic and what are its prospects heading into the new year? Platts reporters Virginie Malicier and R...
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2020 in Review: The year that changed everything from 2020-12-17T15:08:05
As 2020 finally draws to a close, Oil Markets Podcast hosts from around the world – Mriganka Jaipuriyar, Joel Hanley and Richard Swann – gather to discuss the year in detail, and try to chart a ...
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For flagship US crude, 2020 has been a year of challenges, changes from 2020-12-10T03:05
It has been a big year for the US flagship crude, West Texas Intermediate, and in particular the way that grade is priced.
Following significant growth of US crude exports before the pand...
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Platts proposes WTI Midland’s inclusion into Dated Brent from 2020-12-03T14:13:58
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The road ahead for Japan’s crude and refined product imports from 2020-11-30T10:51:32
The pandemic has pummeled Japan's oil demand and led to some dramatic drops in its crude imports and refinery runs. The onset of winter and subsequent rise in demand for heating oil has offset s...
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Aviation looks to vaccine for boost in demand from 2020-11-19T11:33:54
Jet fuel took center stage at the recent International Air Transport Association Fuel Forum, as the industry grapples with the demand destruction due to air travel restrictions, but also paves t...
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US diesel markets soar amid hurricanes' aftermath from 2020-11-11T18:41:19
Diesel prices across the US soared last week, reaching multiyear highs in nearly every region. The aftermath of several hurricanes this year curtailed production, and perhaps shut some refinerie...
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Lockdown 2.0: Products vs Pandemic from 2020-11-06T09:37:30
China in focus: Demand recovery, import outlook and peak oil scenarios from 2020-10-29T08:30
Crude throughput hindered on reduced refinery runs from 2020-10-22T10:34:38
Despite demand for some refined products returning to pre-COVID levels, refinery margins in Europe have remained at all-time lows, leading to a bottleneck in the upstream market.
S&P Globa...
Signs of resilience in the African downstream markets from 2020-10-15T08:42:12
For the first time, the African Refiners and Distributors Week was held virtually in the week commencing Oct. 5, discussing the challenges of the downstream sector in the region, but also the st...
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US crude exports face reversal of fortune amid COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-10-08T14:50:42
With global demand destruction and COVID-19 continuing to impact US production, the expected trajectory of US crude exports is vastly different than just a few months ago. Before the pandemic, S...
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Kerosene powering ships from 2020-10-01T08:46:38
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create interesting opportunities; one of the more surprising is seeing kerosene finding its way into marine fuel. Platts reporters Sarah-Jane Flaws and Gary Cl...
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US Gulf Coast naphtha sets sail to satisfy Asia's appetite from 2020-09-16T15:37:04
US Gulf Coast market players looking to get light naphtha barrels off their hands, a hungry Asian market and weakened freight is the perfect arbitrage recipe. But with shipowners reluctant to mo...
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Prospects brighten for European floating diesel storage from 2020-09-11T08:57:24
There is rising supply for European diesel and while demand is recovering it is still short of last year’s levels, the pronounced contango this is prompting comes when many clean tankers are cho...
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Can Russia cope with its own bear market? from 2020-09-03T08:47:46
Russia’s slashing of crude output is well documented, but how are its internal markets coping with the impact of COVID-19?
Joel Hanley asks Russia experts Elza Turner and Thomas Washingto...
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Asian HSFO markets endure IMO 2020, coronavirus challenges from 2020-08-27T09:14:22
Light sulfur fuel oil has been the main marine fuel of choice worldwide, but high sulfur fuel oil has held its stead in Asia. S&P Global Platts senior oil experts Surabhi Sahu and Oceana Zhou jo...
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Jet fuel rises above coronavirus with a new, greener assessment from 2020-08-20T08:43:21
COVID-19 may have caused demand for jet fuel to plummet but S&P Global Platts and the wider industry are looking to the future with a newly launched European sustainable aviation fuel assessment...
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Ethanol surges as other fuel blending components tank from 2020-08-13T14:25:59
As European road transport demand gradually recovers amid the coronavirus pandemic, the price of gasoline blending component ethanol has reached all-time highs on tight supply, rising road deman...
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Where next for oil prices as OPEC eases cuts? from 2020-08-06T09:00
OPEC and its allies are loosening the reins around production cuts amid tentative signs of an oil demand recovery, which is likely to bring additional heavier sourer barrels back on to the marke...
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China under pressure to export more refined products after Q2 oil shopping spree from 2020-07-30T15:16:08
While the rest of the world is still on a relatively slow recovery phase, China's crude imports and throughput levels are hitting record highs. Its GDP has flipped back to positive territory wit...
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Diesel and gasoil fortunes diverge as lockdowns ease from 2020-07-23T11:23:52
As Europe emerges from its COVID-19 lockdown, diesel demand is flickering back to life. But can the same be said for gasoil? S&P Global Platts reporters Virginie Malicier and Harry Morton discus...
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Refineries brace for further headwinds from COVID-19 as recovery looks patchy from 2020-07-16T08:58:25
Storm clouds still lurk over the refining sector as a combination of firm heavy crude prices and limited upside to light product prices squeeze margins for simple and complex installations alike...
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A new benchmark for American crude to move on from a negative experience from 2020-07-10T11:17:14
The American crude benchmark NYMEX WTI went negative in April, an event that sparked global questions of ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’ Now, the US crude industry is looking to the future, with Platts Americ...
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Shifting dynamics in store for Mediterranean LPG from 2020-07-02T09:02:40
The closure for maintenance of the salt caverns at Lavera on the French Mediterranean coast poses some questions for the region’s LPG market, especially that of butane. LPG reporter Kieran Hess ...
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Asia's ample US crude imports in H1 unlikely to rattle OPEC producers from 2020-06-30T09:10:41
Asia's high volume of US crude imports in the first half 2020 could prove a false alarm for OPEC+ producers fretting over their shrinking share of the Asian demand pie following the coronavirus ...
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Fuel oil challenges expectations from 2020-06-19T09:18:43
Turbulence in oil markets and shifting regulation has led to some surprising dynamics at the bottom of the barrel.
Following S&P Global Platts’ European Bunker Fuel Virtual Conference,
A cautious recovery for gasoline as drivers look beyond coronavirus from 2020-06-11T10:21:01
Rising driving demand has offered some support to the top of the barrel but, with expectations of higher demand also in evidence, higher inventories may take the shine off gasoline and n...
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Signs of China's crude demand recovery emerge from 2020-05-29T10:36:07
Fuel demand across Northeast Asia plunged at the height of the coronavirus outbreak in the region over February and March. But the tide has since turned for the good in recent months. Manufactur...
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Green shoots for jet fuel in sight at the IATA conference from 2020-05-21T14:50:30
There are some that say the aviation sector is on life-support but industry participants are already looking to signs of recovery, with no sign of ditching previously establishe...
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Rising hygiene products demand and falling naphtha prices present opportunities for petchems from 2020-05-14T15:21:05
Falling values for naphtha are stimulating margins for some petrochemical manufacturers, as COVID-19 sends people rushing to buy hand sanitizer and disposable <...
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Oil Markets extra: How do benchmarks cope in times of market stress? from 2020-05-13T09:45:11
In this special bonus episode of the S&P Global Platts Oil Markets podcast, Dave Ernsberger, head of pricing and market insight, discusses with Joel how commodity and energy benchmarks are farin...
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Heavy-duty trucks, buses offer fuel switching opportunities for hydrogen: Hyzon CTO from 2020-05-12T10:48:01
New fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturer Hyzon Motors has made rapid progress since forming in March, already signing an MOU with a UK partner to deliver 1,000 hydrog...
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More turbulence ahead for jet fuel as forward structure gives a grim outlook from 2020-05-07T10:17:41
The malaise in jet fuel and air traffic is grounding airmail and the outlook seems bleak for airlines as the contango in jet fuel stretches out ever further.
Jet fuel rep...
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When it comes to crude, Chinese buyers are spoilt for choice from 2020-04-30T11:01:43
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A difficult road ahead for diesel from 2020-04-23T09:25:49
The European diesel markets are in turmoil: demand has crashed – taking prices with it – and storage is filling up fast. Could we see a repeat of negative oil prices as we have seen in the US cr...
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Oil products struggle as IEA slashes refinery throughput forecast from 2020-04-17T06:00
Oil products are succumbing to record breaking lows, with jet cracks entering record-breaking and negative territory, and refineries are presented with complex decisions as a result of COVID-19....
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Coronavirus hits North Sea crude production and prices from 2020-04-09T09:44:02
COVID-19 has crushed crude prices and is now closing North Sea oil fields. S&P Global Platts reporters Nick Coleman and Emma Kettley share their views with Joel Hanley, explaini...
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On lockdowns and light ends: Asia gasoline, LPG demand slump as COVID-19 pandemic bites from 2020-04-07T07:51:45
Nationwide lockdowns imposed by governments in the race to contain the spread of COVID-19 have in turn dampened economies and triggered severe demand destruction on refined oil products. In the ...
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Crude oil markets and coronavirus face off from 2020-03-26T14:17:16
With the OPEC+ agreement in tatters and COVID-19 destroying demand, the crude oil markets are in turmoil. Prices have fallen over 70% since October but is there any upside in the short term, and...
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Coronavirus forces jet market collapse from 2020-03-23T10:24:34
COVID-19 has crushed demand and prices of jet fuel around the world. What can be done with all that extra jet fuel, and what are the prospects for airlines as they struggle to stay viable? S&P G...
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Oil Markets extra: What does the sustainability shift mean for oil and gas? from 2020-03-11T15:19:56
In an extended Oil Markets podcast, we present a panel discussion on the energy transition and its impact on oil and gas companies, recorded at this year’s S&P Global Platts London Oil & Energy ...
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IP Week vs COVID-19 from 2020-03-04T10:00:37
International Petroleum Week is supposed to be a week of business and parties, but what happens when a virus outbreak threatens more disruption than environmental protesters cou...
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Greener opportunities for jet fuel from 2020-02-20T09:51:29
Growing environmental scrutiny upon the aviation sector is shining a light on its carbon footprint. Tune into jet fuel specialist Emma Thomas and biofuel specia...
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Refining maintenance from 2020-02-13T06:00
While oil refineries should be enjoying a relatively low crude oil price, the Covid-19 virus has hit demand in some regions. Can refiners use this time to overh...
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Coronavirus reshapes the oil balances from 2020-02-06T09:35:20
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus has been dominating the news agenda, with the World Health Organization, governments and OPEC scrambling to find a response. As China...
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Coronavirus fears sends jitters across Asia Pacific crude market following record premiums from 2020-02-04T08:00:59
The start of the year sees new record premiums for Asia-Pacific crude with IMO 2020 kicking in, and amid fewer supply from Libya. But sentiment in the market could be weighed down by the coronav...
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All eyes on Russia’s new government and oil policies from 2020-01-23T11:36:46
As Russian President Vladimir Putin makes sweeping changes to his government, Platts Russia specialists Elza Turner and Rosemary Griffin tell Joel Hanley how these changes might affect the count...
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Firm naphtha squeezes plastics producers from 2020-01-16T11:03:46
Price rises in the European naphtha market and growing tightness in propane are putting pressure on petrochemicals producers, who face trouble downstream from US producers sending product to Eur...
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Sour potential for Middle Eastern crude flows amid US-Iran tensions from 2020-01-09T11:52:34
Pressure on availability of sour crude could be brewing amid tension in the Middle East, with the potential for US involvement in the area to result in sanctions on Iraqi exports. Platts reporte...
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French strikes hit oil industry from 2019-12-12T18:00
With industrial action seen across many industries in France, Platts reporters Virginie Malicier and John-Laurent Tronche tell Joel Hanley of the impact on the country's refinery business and wh...
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Fueling the future from 2019-12-05T18:00
Qatar's latest crude experiment and its impact on Mideast pricing from 2019-11-28T18:00
In a rare move, Qatar Petroleum issued a tender this month that included a cargo of its Marine Crude grade. It was made even more unusual by the fact that the tender cargo was priced as a differ...
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IMO 2020-friendly fuel oil trump gasoline as cracks tell a surprising story from 2019-11-21T18:00
Surging popularity for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel is boosting the new fuel's cracks to twice that of refining mainstay gasoline, product reporters Tom Washington and Solomon Lanitis tell John Morle...
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Uncertain times for middle distillate products amid large cargo arrivals from 2019-11-14T18:00
Middle distillates have been drifting into the a softer patch on the back of frustrated expectations for IMO 2020. Amid this, arrivals of VLCCs carrying middle distillates have impacted European...
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Shippers bless the rates down in Africa from 2019-11-07T14:45
The cost of shipping refined products from Europe to West Africa has risen strongly in recent weeks, making shippers rethink their strategies. Platts reporters Chris To and Solomon Lanitis discuss ...
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Asian end-users grapple with soaring crude prices as freight rates surge from 2019-10-31T15:00
Asian end-users faced a month of soaring crude oil prices in October after freight rates surged to record highs earlier this month. Editors Vickey Du and Avantika Ramesh look at how end-users have ...
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High noon for high sulfur? from 2019-10-24T16:05
Much is made of the new 0.5% sulfur standard in marine fuels come IMO 2020 but what of the well-established 3.5% fuel market? How are prices reacting to the upcoming changes in shipping standards? ...
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"The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia." from 2019-10-17T15:19
With Otto von Bismarck’s famous quote likely ringing in his ears, Saudi King Salman welcomed Russia’s President Putin this week. Oil, OPEC, and cooperation were high on the agenda, but will Putin’s...
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Crude sellers count the cost of mounting freight rates from 2019-10-10T16:00
As trade tensions take their toll on the shipping sector, will sellers of crude oil have to slash differentials to offset the high cost of transport? And how can the owners of clean vessels capital...
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Delivered crude comes to Dated Brent from 2019-10-03T17:00
As the traditionally FOB-based Dated Brent benchmark starts incorporating CIF offers, S&P Global Platts senior director of price group Jonty Rushforth and EMEA crude managing editor Paula Vanlaning...
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Asia crude buyers cautious as supply uncertainty lingers post-Saudi attacks from 2019-09-27T15:40
Saudi Arabia has said that its crude production capacity would be restored to 11 million b/d by end-September, and to the full 12 million b/d in November. Supply uncertainties, however, continue to...
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Saudi shut-in after attacks, and an exploding scrubber: just another week in oil from 2019-09-16T21:30
As the oil market players digested the insights from the annual APPEC meeting in Singapore, an explosive attack on critical oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia shut in over 5% of global oil supply. ...
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The middle way: Distillate-rich crudes forge ahead as IMO 2020 looms from 2019-09-12T15:00
With all of the focus on sour crudes ahead of IMO 2020, the relationship between naphtha-rich and distillate-rich barrels has attracted less attention. But increasingly, the product split in sweet ...
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Prepare to reap the whirlwind from 2019-09-05T20:00
While the US continues to count the cost of Hurricane Dorian, Europe’s refined products markets are seeing differing impacts. Joel Hanley hears from Platts reporters Solomon Lanitis and Virginie Ma...
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Key themes to watch at Platts APPEC 2019 from 2019-08-30T16:00
S&P Global Platts editors Ada Taib, Eesha Muneeb and Avantika Ramesh give listeners a preview of what will keep oil market participants busy at the 2019 Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference, including...
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Sweet opportunities remain for sour crude and heavy products from 2019-08-22T22:00
IMO 2020 may be looming and the overall trajectory for sour crude such as Urals and high sulfur fuel oil is down, but with anomalous trading patterns and pockets of tightness, the high sulfur eleme...
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US crude: overpriced, overhyped, and over here? from 2019-08-14T14:00
As trade tensions mount, US crude production continues to grow and it has to go somewhere; Europe and Asia have been accommodating homes so far but have troubles of their own. How much more crude d...
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Cleaner, greener fuels on the road and on the seas from 2019-08-08T14:00
As ethanol plays a greater role in European gasoline standards, S&P Global Platts reporters Solomon Lanitis and Joel Hanley discuss the impact of the latest evolution in the best known part of the ...
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US, Russia battle for Asian crude oil demand from 2019-08-02T10:00
US crude has been gaining market share in Asia, with growing popularity in South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. S&P Global Platts editors Avantika Ramesh and Ada Taib examine how the flow of US crude ...
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Hormuz tanker tensions fail to ignite the oil markets from 2019-07-25T17:00
Tankers have been seized, drones downed, and warships scrambled but oil prices have barely registered the escalating tension in the Persian Gulf. S&P Global Platts reporters Robert Perkins and Emma...
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The only way is up for refiners from 2019-07-18T19:00
Talks of closures are over for now and a clutch of run cuts at European refineries, followed by a significant outage in the US, is propping up sentiment. Refineries reporter Elza Turner tells the l...
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Changing currents for crude flows following trouble in the Strait of Hormuz from 2019-07-11T16:00
The UK and Iran are facing off against one another over oil tankers and this is spooking both shippers and oil producers, with ripple effects across the markets. News reporters Jack Jordan and Miri...
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Choppier waters for European gasoline from 2019-07-04T14:00
The US is diversifying its sources of imports, but while this might sound dismal for European producers there is still a varied landscape of shorts out there and the outlook for producers is bullis...
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How do current tensions in the Middle East affect crude flows to Asia? from 2019-06-28T13:23
Singapore-based S&P Global Platts editors Eesha Muneeb and Avantika Ramesh examine the impact on prices as well as the level of concern among Asian refiners, traders and buyers, amid the geopolitic...
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Angola’s challenges as crude production and differentials slide from 2019-06-20T17:30
Production is at fresh lows and prices are following suit, but there are signs Angola is taking steps to stem the decline. Joel Hanley talks to Eklavya Gupte and Kristi Rotlaender about an expected...
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Oil market feels impact from US oversupply of light ends from 2019-06-13T22:00
With refined products such as naphtha and LPG beset by structural weakness, what are the longer term prospects for the lighter end of the barrel? S&P Global Platts Analytics’ lead petrochemicals an...
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Strong NWE gasoline masks a weaker global picture from 2019-06-07T20:00
Crude oil pipeline contamination in Europe has boosted gasoline cracks, which are masking a softer reality across regions. S&P Global Platts editors Eleni Pittalis, Solomon Lanitis and Tamara Sleim...
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Why is the fuel oil sulfur spread going bananas? from 2019-05-24T21:30
After months near parity, the spread between high and low sulfur fuel oil has suddenly blown out. What’s behind this move and what could it mean for the feedstocks market? Eleni Pittalis and Sarah-...
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Iran sanctions begin to bite; what does IMO 2020 mean for fuel oil? from 2019-05-13T21:00
The expiration of the US-issued Iranian sanctions waivers has now passed, leaving regular buyers of Iranian crude – and the fuel oil market – short of a regular supply line. S&P Global Platts repor...
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Russian crude oil contamination causes European supply shock from 2019-05-02T17:02
A high dose of organic chlorides in Urals crude oil has shut down European refineries and led to severe logistical and price complications. S&P Global Platts reporters Paula Vanlaningham and Robert...
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What does the end of the Iran sanction waivers mean to Asian crude and condensate buyers? from 2019-04-26T08:50
The US announced the end of all waivers from Iran oil sanctions when they expire on May 2. Ada Taib, Eesha Muneeb and Andrew Toh, S&P Global Platts editors in Asia, examine what this announcement m...
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Gasoline resurgent, but why and where next? from 2019-04-25T16:00
Gasoline has emerged from its recent winter doldrums but what is behind this and what can the market expect as the year wears on? S&P Global Platts staff Solomon Lanitis and Allen Reed discuss the ...
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So what happened at MPGC 2019? from 2019-04-18T21:30
As ever, the Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference has provided plenty to talk about from currency rows to Trump tweets. Fresh from Dubai, Dave Ernsberger, S&P Global Platts global head of energy,...
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How Russian Urals crude is reacting to the sweet and sour inversion from 2019-04-10T22:00
With heavy sour crudes seeing remarkable value versus their light sweet counterparts, how are Russia’s Urals and the Europe’s fuel oil markets responding? S&P Global Platts reporters Gillian Carr a...
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Forward fuel and the sticky bitumen question from 2019-04-03T17:30
Forward prices of high sulfur fuel oil are seeing understandable pressure as 2020 approaches. S&P Global Platts reporters Tamara Sleiman and Jack Jordan discuss this with Joel Hanley, as well as th...
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Dated Brent crude oil grades feel impact of strong buying interest from 2019-03-28T18:15
S&P Global Platts reporters Emma Kettley and Gillian Carr speak to Joel Hanley about the sudden strong buying interest in the North Sea Dated Brent crude complex, as well as the knock-on effect on ...
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Oil Markets podcast – Africa's oil opportunities from 2019-03-22T20:20
Ahead of the African Refiners’ Association conference in Cape Town, S&P Global Platts reporters Francesco Di Salvo and Eklavya Gupte tell Joel Hanley of the trends, challenges and opportunities fac...
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US crude oil returns to China in small volumes amid ongoing US-China trade talks from 2019-03-22T16:30
US crude is returning to China in small volumes, signaling growing confidence among Chinese buyers that the ongoing trade talks between China and the US will yield a favorable outcome. Sinopec most...
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Parties! Protests! Dinosaurs! IP Week 2019 in review from 2019-03-07T18:00
S&P Global Platts Joel Hanley, Dave Ernsberger and Francesco Di Salvo discuss the highs and lows of London's International Petroleum Week. As ever, the oil industry's flagship gathering provided pl...
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Azerbaijan prepares to host OPEC/non-OPEC JMMC, boost domestic energy sector from 2019-02-21T18:30
Azerbaijan will host the OPEC/non-OPEC joint ministerial monitoring committee meeting in Baku on March 18, pushing it into the global energy spotlight. S&P Global Platts Moscow bureau chief Nadia R...
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Spotting the big oil trends ahead of IP Week 2019 from 2019-02-21T16:00
As traders are set to gather in London for International Petroleum Week, S&P Global Platts reporters from across the barrel tell Joel Hanley which oil stories will be heard in the meetings and part...
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Nigerian election puts focus on country's energy future from 2019-02-14T21:00
In this edition of the podcast, S&P Global Platts Francesco Di Salvo joins editors Eklavya Gupte and Philip Reeder to discuss the lead-up to the Nigerian general election on February 16. The electi...
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Venezuelan sanctions threaten to remap oil trade-flows across the Atlantic from 2019-02-08T19:00
In this edition of the podcast, Joel Hanley joins S&P Global Platts reporters Herman Wang, Philip Reeder and Solomon Lanitis to discuss the fall-out from US sanctions on Venezuela. That includes po...
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Brent-Dubai narrows sharply ahead of fresh OPEC oil output cuts, sour crude shortage from 2019-01-31T16:00
Sour crude oil differentials have risen sharply relative to sweet crude grades in the Atlantic Basin as OPEC moves to cut back on production, sending the differential between the Brent and Dubai ma...
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Light and heavy oil products in Europe invert again from 2019-01-23T23:00
S&P Global Platts editors Tamara Sleiman, Philip Reeder and Eklavya Gupte tell Joel Hanley how the inversion in fuel oil and naphtha cracks speaks of structural shortages in heavy ends and very cha...
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S&P Global Platts announces CIF Rotterdam offers to be included in Dated Brent assessment from 2019-01-18T15:00
Platts editors Joel Hanley and Paula VanLaningham discuss the January 14 subscriber note on the inclusion of offers on a CIF Rotterdam basis into FOB Dated Brent crude oil from November 2019. What ...
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Delays in the Turkish straits put freight markets and Urals Med crude under pressure from 2019-01-09T20:00
The Turkish straits form the link between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean – a crucial choke point for transporting crude oil. But this year, poor weather and frequent closures in the Bosporus a...
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The potential for delivered crude oil coming into Dated Brent from 2018-12-14T20:00
After the recent S&P Global Platts consultation on the Dated Brent benchmark, Platts editors Robert Beaman and Paula Vanlaningham discuss with Joel Hanley the possibility of extra crude oil being d...
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Rising number of GPS disruptions pose an emerging security risk for the shipping industry from 2018-11-26T18:00
As maritime authorities report a rising number of GPS disruptions, the scale of the digital tampering in an industry which relies heavily on the technology as a navigation tool is coming to light. ...
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Low Rhine water levels continue to impact oil products markets from 2018-10-31T20:00
S&P Global Platts reporters Virgine Malicier and Francesco Di Salvo tell Joel Hanley about soaring strength in European diesel markets brought on by the chronically shallow Rhine river. Related art...
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European light ends struggle to find balance amid a culmination of bearish factors from 2018-10-25T15:00
Noteworthy weakness in the European gasoline complex has weighed on light ends fundamentals in recent weeks. A culmination of heavy supply, combined with closed export arbitrage outlets, has length...
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The Oil/Petrochemicals imbalance from 2018-10-17T18:00
Despite the environmental pressure on plastics, petrochemical demand is booming. Given the link to oil via naphtha and propane, Platts reporters Philip Reeder and Lara Berton discuss with Joel Hanl...
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European low sulfur VGO market facing bearish headwinds on sinking gasoline cracks from 2018-10-11T19:00
The European low sulfur vacuum gasoil market has been facing bearish headwinds in recent weeks on the back of rapidly weakening gasoline cracks. S&P Global Platts EMEA fuel oil managing editor John...
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Refiners announce first details of new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels from 2018-10-03T17:30
Shipowners have received some of the first details about the fuel they will be relying on from 2020 this week with some announcements about the new blends for use once the International Maritime Or...
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West African crude oil trading goes public from 2018-09-20T05:00
A new swap contract has led to unprecedented transparency in Nigerian crude oil trading. S&P Global Platts senior editors Joel Hanley and Paula VanLaningham assess whether this could be a new trend...
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Jamnagar, Yanbu outages have conflicting impact on European gasoline and VGO markets from 2018-08-22T18:30
Maintenance on secondary cracking units at the Jamnagar and Yanbu refineries is having a conflicting impact on European gasoline and Vacuum Gasoil markets. Supply of gasoline out of the units has b...
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Off-spec Houston bunker fuel sparks contamination crisis from 2018-08-15T15:00
A recent spate of shipping engine failures has been traced back to a problematic cargo of bunker fuel in Houston earlier in the year. S&P Global Platts reporters Emma Kettley and Jack Jordan discus...
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Low Rhine water levels struggle to keep NWE barges market afloat from 2018-08-03T13:00
A heat wave in Europe and lack of rain are keeping the water levels of some of Europe's rivers low. For the Rhine, this means dire consequences for the shipment of oil products between the storage ...
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IMO: financing marine fuel costs post-2020 from 2018-07-24T12:00
Tonnage, debt, price and credit could be explosive issues for the shipping and bunker industry going into 2020. The fallout from the International Maritime Organization's tighter fuel regulations w...
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Younger generation of shipping executives reconsider scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020 from 2018-06-20T11:05
Among shipowners looking at how to cope with tighter marine fuels sulfur limits in 2020, the use of scrubbers to clean their emissions on board has been seen as a niche solution for the past few ye...
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Implications of US sanctions on Iran for Asian oil buyers from 2018-05-09T11:05
How will Asia's top buyers react to the re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran?In this podcast, S&P Global Platts editors Mriganka Jaipuriyar, Philip Vahn, and Oceana Zhou examine why China is likel...
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What’s keeping naphtha afloat? from 2018-05-04T10:03
S&P Global Platts light ends reporter Philip Reeder tells Joel Hanley why prices for versatile feedstock naphtha have remained strong while other refined oil products have not sustained the pace.We...
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Looking for the upside: CPC Blend crude oil at six-year lows from 2018-04-19T08:42
S&P Global Platts editors Gillian Carr and Joel Hanley discuss how differentials for Kazakhstan's CPC Blend crude oil have plummeted on heightened output and weak demand. But with production only s...
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Rotterdam overtakes Fujairah as world's second bunker fuel hub from 2018-03-28T17:52
Bunker demand data for 2017 over the past month has shown Fujairah slipped behind Rotterdam in total sales last year, while both remain long behind the world leader, Singapore. Editorial director f...
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What next for African refining? from 2018-03-21T09:41
After attending the African Refiners Association meeting in Cape Town, March 12-14, S&P Global Platts reporters Ahila Karan and Eklavya Gupte share their thoughts with Joel Hanley on the continent'...
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What's behind the Russian sour crude oil slump? from 2018-03-14T10:00
With Russian crude oil values in Europe slumping to multi-year lows, S&P Global Platts editors John Morley and Maude Desmarescaux discuss with Joel Hanley why sour crude has fallen out of favor and...
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IP Week -- Oil and gas: An industry trying to redefine itself from 2018-02-23T08:52
S&P Global Platts oil news team discusses the oil and gas industry's search to redefine itself amid weak prices, rising US shale output, and growing environmental challenges.We welcome any feedback...
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Asian kerosene strength brings fresh highs to European jet fuel prices from 2018-02-08T10:37
S&P Global Platts European jet fuel editors Christopher Ewen and Caroline Knight discuss with Joel Hanley the strength in the European jet fuel market. Strong Asian winter demand, twinned with refi...
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December Forties Pipeline System outage affects January North Sea-Asia crude arbitrage from 2018-01-25T07:48
S&P Global Platts crude oil editors Paula Vanlaningham and Maude Desmarescaux discuss the consequences of the December Forties Pipeline System outage on January arbitrage flows of North Sea crude t...
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The Saudi purge and Aramco: how the kingdom's oil policy may play out from 2017-11-16T16:38
Saudi Arabia, with its anti-corruption purge, has been much in the headlines lately, as has kingdom's state-owned oil company, Saudi Aramco, with much speculation over its long-mooted public listin...
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Jet fuel barges soar above $50/mt bucking traditional seasonal trends from 2017-11-10T09:47
David Elward, S&P Global Platts associate editorial director, EMEA clean refined products, and Christopher Ewen, associate editor, EMEA middle distillates, discuss the recent counter-seasonal spike...
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Northwest European propane prices buck traditional seasonal trends from 2017-10-26T09:04
Joel Hanley, S&P Global Platts senior director EMEA oil, and Iain Stevenson, managing editor EMEA light ends, discuss this summer's firm propane fundamentals during a time when prices would traditi...
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How is US oil recuperating from Harvey, from wellhead to midstream to refining? from 2017-09-28T15:32
Hurricane Harvey affected the US oil industry from the wellhead to refinery outputs, and the sector is still showing signs of slowness after the storm pummeled the US Gulf Coast. Senior oil editors...
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Kurdistan’s independence poll raises the heat in Iraq but what does it mean for oil? from 2017-09-28T11:19
Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan raised regional tensions this week with its non-binding referendum for independence. The result, a resounding yes, was a foregone conclusion but the poll has rankle...
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IMO 2020: Which country will be the toughest enforcer of the sulfur cap? from 2017-09-21T15:49
At recent shipping industry events in London, compliance with the IMO's upcoming 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels was a hot topic among industry representatives. S&P Global Platts editors Ned Molloy...
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After the storms: Jet fuel trends and outlook in Europe and the US from 2017-09-18T16:45
As the US recovers from a devastating series of hurricanes, S&P Global Platts editors Caroline Knight and Daron Jones discuss with Joel Hanley the storms' impact on the jet fuel markets both there ...
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European gasoline, diesel prices rally on Hurricane Harvey, traders eye Irma impact from 2017-09-07T06:30
S&P Global Platts editors David Elward, Virginie Malicier, George Shaw and Marcel Goldenberg discuss the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on Europe’s refined product and crude oil markets. Gaso...
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North Sea crude complex holds up in face of wider inter-regional spreads from 2017-08-23T06:02
S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and John Morley discuss the changing competition affecting North Sea crude oil, as the Brent/WTI and Brent/Dubai spreads blow out to fresh levels. Can US grade...
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European oil, petchems reaction to Shell Pernis refinery production halt from 2017-08-08T06:28
Following the July 29-31 fire and subsequent leak at Shell's Pernis refinery in the Netherlands –- the largest in Europe and a key petrochemicals hub –- S&P Global Platts editors discuss the impact...
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NWE naphtha turns bullish on petrochemical, gasoline blending demand from 2017-08-01T08:32
S&P Global Platts refined products editors David Elward, Katherine Dunn and James Colquhoun discuss how after prolonged weakness the Northwest European naphtha complex has strengthened on stronger ...
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What has prompted the recent split in crude differentials in the Med sweet markets? from 2017-07-13T07:00
S&P Global Platts crude oil editors Paula VanLaningham and Marcel Goldenberg discuss the recent uptick in differentials for the Mediterranean's light, sweet Saharan and CPC Blend and why that has n...
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IMO update: Latest news on the 2020 sulfur cap from 2017-07-10T07:05
After the latest meeting of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee in London on July 3-7, S&P Global Platts editors Ned Molloy and Jack Jordan discuss what happened at the meeting and wh...
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What role will China play in the North Sea crude oil market in Q3? from 2017-06-28T15:30
S&P Global Platts oil editors Paula VanLaningham and John Morley discuss the changes in North Sea crude arbitrage to Asia, with a particular focus on the role China is likely to play as trading rol...
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Saudi Arabia's new crown prince and the outlook for the kingdom's oil sector from 2017-06-22T07:56
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman as his successor, giving the young prince a free hand to carry out his ambitious economic reforms.S&P Global Platts editors Adal...
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What next for the gasoline/diesel spread in Europe? from 2017-06-21T08:00
S&P Global Platts oil editors Joel Hanley, George Shaw and Chris Ewen discuss the narrowing spread between gasoline and diesel in Europe, highlighting the trends having an effect on this well-watch...
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Fuel oil cracks and the OPEC effect from 2017-06-09T10:03
Joel Hanley speaks with fellow S&P Global Platts editors Amandeep Dhir, Eleni Pittalis and Elza Turner about the impact that OPEC/non-OPEC crude cuts are having on fuel oil margins.Related podcast:...
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Sweet/sour crude spread in focus as Urals prices over CPC Blend from 2017-06-01T08:01
S&P Global Platts editors Marcel Goldenberg and Ahila Karan discuss with Joel Hanley how the now-extended OPEC/non-OPEC oil output cuts are impacting gasoil and crude markets in the Mediterranean, ...
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Russia's ambitious aviation fuel plans take off at industry event from 2017-05-19T15:59
In the week St Petersburg played host to the International Air Transport Association Fuel Forum, S&P Global Platts editors David Elward and Caroline Knight reflect on an expanding Russian aviation ...
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What can the oil market expect at the OPEC meeting in Vienna? from 2017-05-16T09:51
In the inaugural episode of the S&P Global Platts OPEC Outlook podcast, Herman Wang, Platts OPEC correspondent, discusses what to watch for when the oil producer group's ministers meet on May 25 wi...
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Bulls and bears tussle in the oil supply/demand debate from 2017-05-12T09:51
S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Jonty Rushforth discuss the key issues raised at the Platts Crude Oil Summit, from the supply/demand balance and OPEC's upcoming meeting, Asia's enigmatic ...
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The forward curve reacts to IMO 2020 from 2017-05-04T09:30
While the markets still try to digest the implications of the International Maritime Organisation's decision to move to a 0.5% sulfur cap for marine fuels from 2020, Platts oil products editors Joe...
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Upcoming West Africa sulfur reductions on oil product imports gather apace from 2017-04-27T07:37
Iain Stevenson, managing editor for the S&P Global Platts EMEA light ends oil team, Ahila Karan and Fabian Weber, EMEA associate editors for the gasoil and gasoline markets, discuss clean product s...
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Asian buyers become major players in European crude oil markets from 2017-04-24T17:42
Paula VanLaningham, managing editor for the S&P Global Platts EMEA crude oil team, Maude Desmarescaux and Marcel Goldenberg, EMEA editors for North Sea and the Urals and Mediterranean markets, disc...
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May a big month for Iran amid rising crude oil output from 2017-04-13T15:26
Iran's crude oil production is close to pre-sanctions levels, according to the S&P Global Platts OPEC survey, but can the country push on further? Associate director Paul Hickin and senior editor E...
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Med diesel, gasoil balances adjust after Saudi Aramco-EGPC rapprochement from 2017-04-06T17:39
Saudi Aramco announced recently it would resume exports of refined products, including 1,000 ppm sulfur gasoil, to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. Platts editors David Elward, Francesco...
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Global factors widen the Forties/Urals crude oil spread from 2017-03-29T07:59
S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley, John Morley and Marcel Goldenberg discuss the "exploding" price difference between two important crudes in North Europe -- benchmark Forties and Russia’s Ural...
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Russia's falling fuel oil exports from 2017-03-16T16:11
S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Elza Turner discuss how Russian refinery upgrades and a rise in export duty have led to a fall in exports for fuel oil. However, one product in particular ...
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Nigeria finalizes 2017 DSDP program as Africa seeks a cleaner fuel future from 2017-03-09T16:35
Ahead of the African Refiners Association conference in Cape Town next week, Platts editors discuss Nigeria’s efforts to finalize the country’s second annual direct sale of crude oil and direct pur...
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The big oil issues for 2017 from 2017-02-09T16:35
Ahead of the Platts London Oil & Energy Forum on February 20, editors David Elward and Robert Beaman join Joel Hanley for a look at the big issues in the oil markets. With matters such as OPEC’s ou...
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Libya: back on the road to supply security? from 2017-02-02T13:23
Once a North African OPEC powerhouse for light, sweet crude oil, Libya is now riven by civil war and disrupted oil supply. The country is trying to pull itself back into contention as a supplier of...
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Russian Urals crude values remain strong on program release from 2017-01-26T11:08
S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Marcel Goldenberg talk about the strength in Russia's Urals crude oil. With record crude volumes coming out of Russia, will December’s agreement with OPEC ...
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Low sulfur fuel oil 2017 power play from 2017-01-18T14:01
Platts editors Joel Hanley and Amandeep Dhir discuss the current strength in low sulfur fuel oil in the Mediterranean, and the prospects for a fuel that faces an uncertain future in light of enviro...
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Naphtha starts 2017 with a bang from 2017-01-11T14:01
Platts editors Joel Hanley and Virginie Malicier discuss the naphtha market’s strong start to 2017. As the year unfolds, what has turned the market from bearish to bullish in the short term?We welc...
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US benchmark gasoline price climbs on surging exports to Mexico from 2017-01-10T14:01
Mexico’s higher gasoline prices for consumers are having a ripple effect through North American gasoline markets as the US exports more product to its neighbor. Josh Brown, editor for US gasoline m...
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Platts updates USGC high sulfur fuel oil assessment specs from 2017-01-03T12:01
Effective January 3, 2017, the Platts US Gulf Coast fuel oil assessment has been updated to reflect residual fuel oil intended for end-use by the bunker sector to meet maritime fuel demand. Patrick...
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The impact of the IMO's 2020 sulfur cap: Interview with Ensys/Navigistics from 2016-12-22T16:01
The IMO’s decision in late October to go ahead with a 0.50% global sulfur cap in 2020 is the defining topic shaping the outlook for marine fuels. In this week’s podcast Martin Tallett, president, E...
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Life after sanctions: Iranian gasoil flows to ARA refining hub from 2016-12-14T16:17
S&P Global Platts editors David Elward and Ahila Karan discuss the nascent flows of Iranian gasoil into the Amsterdam- Rotterdam-Antwerp refining hub, where desulfurization opportunities have attra...
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Will Russia back up leading role in OPEC, non-OPEC oil output deal with compliance? from 2016-12-12T13:21
Russia is playing a key role in the agreement between OPEC and non-OPEC countries to remove up to 1.8 million b/d of crude oil from the market to accelerate rebalancing.With the first visible resul...
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Could new crude grades go into Dated Brent? from 2016-12-08T15:48
Platts editors Joel Hanley and Robert Beaman discuss the possibility of new grades of crude oil joining Brent, Forties, Oseberg and Ekofisk in the vital Dated Brent benchmark. Is Norway’s Troll the...
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SPIMEX’s Urals futures contract: A new benchmark for Russia? from 2016-11-30T15:48
Platts editors Joel Hanley and Elza Turner discuss the launch of the Urals crude oil futures contract on the St.Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange. Will international players help the con...
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How Russia's privatization plans withstand the latest corruption scandal from 2016-11-21T15:48
The arrest of Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, accused of receiving a $2 million bribe for supporting Rosneft's acquisition of a 50% stake in Bashneft earlier this year, came as a shock t...
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Saudi Aramco's halt of oil product supply to Egypt surprises markets from 2016-10-18T16:23
In early October Saudi Aramco stopped its open credit line to Egypt's EGPC halting the supply of refined products, according to traders. What led to this decision, and how does this fit into the po...
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Upcoming IMO decision on global sulfur cap could boost scrubbers demand from 2016-10-05T17:10
There are no longer doubts about the technical feasibility of scrubbers, but the low oil price environment has made the financial case for investing in scrubbers less obvious. However with the upco...
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How is Russia’s refinery modernization plan impacting heavy products markets? from 2016-09-21T15:46
This year Russian refinery upgrades have well and truly kicked in, after some delays, leading to a significant fall in fuel oil exports to Europe, and a shift towards higher-sulfur Vacuum Gasoil. S...
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How are tighter emissions regulations impacting the global cruise liner industry? from 2016-09-05T10:27
Sweeping changes to marine fuel regulation are affecting cruise liners more than most segments of the global shipping industry. Ned Molloy, managing editor, fuel oil at S&P Global Platts, speaks to...
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Russia juggles oil privatization plans from 2016-08-23T11:27
Russia's privatization story has taken more twists and turns. The authorities have delayed the privatization of the country's fastest growing oil producer Bashneft, Lukoil has got cold feet over th...
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Russia's oil, gas drift to the East gaining momentum from 2016-06-08T08:51
Following numerous Russia-Asia economic events this spring, S&P Global Platts managing editor for oil news in Moscow Nadia Rodova and her Moscow-based colleague Nastassia Astrasheuskaya assess the ...
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Russia under sanctions: sentiment negative but situation manageable so far from 2016-06-01T16:51
As the European Union is to debate the extension of oil sanctions on Russia in June, Platts managing editor for oil news in Moscow Nadia Rodova and her Moscow-based colleague Rosemary Griffin discu...
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Russia's delayed refinery upgrades, tax maneuver take toll on throughputs from 2016-05-25T16:15
Joel Hanley, editorial director for EMEA oil, talks with two Platts experts on Russia, Elza Turner and Nadia Rodova, about the changing profile of Russian refineries and exports, as lower crude oil...
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Crude markets across North America watch wildfires in Western Canada from 2016-05-10T17:16
Wildfires are still raging across northern Alberta, and the oil industry is grappling with shut-ins, forces majeures and price effects rippling through markets. Allen Reed, associate editor of Cana...
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US jet fuel industry works to pin down causes of off-spec fuel from 2016-03-08T09:24
The US jet fuel industry is facing more problems with off-spec product, leading to lots of discussion around how jet fuel is stored, mixed, shipped on pipelines and tested. Kent Carlson, US jet fue...
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As arb from NWE slams shut, where will Med utilities get their fuel oil from? from 2016-03-08T09:20
The premium of Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil prices over Northwest Europe tumbled to its narrowest level in 20-months on the back of plummeting freight rates between the two regions.Platts oil ...
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Suffering oil majors face more pain from price slump from 2016-03-03T16:52
Following a fourth-quarter earnings season in which oil companies took another severe hit from low oil and gas prices, Platts senior writer for EMEA oil news Robert Perkins and senior editor for EM...
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European 0.1% gasoil price boosted by Russian supply cut from 2016-02-08T16:06
The recent change in gasoil flows from Russia is the main driver of the shortage which has pushed Northwest European gasoil physical premiums to their highest in over three years. Platts oil produc...
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European jet fuel oversupply steals spotlight in 2015 from 2016-01-13T11:22
With a tumultuous year for oil prices now in the rear-view mirror, Platts middle distillates team leader Olivier Lejeune sits down with Phil Casey to discuss the structural shift observed on the Eu...
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US refiners hoping gasoline margins remain high on summer travel demand from 2015-05-18T17:00
Memorial Day weekend in the US is expected to have the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years, according to AAA Travel, right at a time when refiners are cranking up capacity to churn ou...
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Saudi Arabia's political reorganization and its impact on global oil markets from 2015-05-15T17:00
Is it the end of an era in Saudi Arabia? Platts associate editorial director for oil news Mriganka Jaipuriyar and senior editor Tamsin Carlisle look at how recent political developments in Saudi an...
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Rising crude prices prompt fears of disconnect with physical market from 2015-05-14T17:00
Platts Robert Beaman, managing editor for EMEA crude oil, analyzes recent trends in Brent crude oil prices with North Sea crude editor Ned Molloy and futures specialist George Shaw. The team discus...
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Jet fuel specification change a thorn in European traders' side from 2015-05-08T17:00
Platts Olivier Lejeune, managing editor for European and African middle distillates, and Philippe Casey, European jet fuel editor, discuss the recent change in the European jet fuel specification a...
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Russia refinery upgrades change face of European gasoil market from 2015-04-29T17:00
Platts Olivier Lejeune, managing editor, Europe and Africa middle distillates and Eline Potie, Europe and Africa gasoil editor, discuss the changing face of the European gasoil market after Russian...
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Iran: What could its crude 'flood' look like? from 2015-04-23T17:00
In this podcast, Vandana Hari, Platts editorial director in Asia, and Pradeep Rajan, Platts senior managing editor for freight markets, assess the oil volumes stockpiled by Iran and how much of it ...
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Short-term resurgence of Northwest European LSFO barge demand from 2015-04-17T17:00
Platts Benno Spencer, senior managing editor, Europe and Africa Oil and Erduan Reid, Europe and Africa fuel oil editor, discuss the surprising resurgence in Northwest European low sulfur fuel oil b...
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Widening crude import rights in China: A game-changer for independent refiners? from 2015-04-15T17:00
China recently released criteria for refiners that do not have crude import quotas or licenses to start applying for new import quotas. Platts senior oil news writer Song Yen Ling explains this pol...
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Nigeria's oil industry at crucial juncture as new government takes over from 2015-04-10T17:00
On March 28-29, Nigeria elected Muhammadu Buhari as the country's new president, defeating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. Robert Beaman, Managing Editor for European and African crude oil, discusses ...
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Japan's gasoline margin improves to 4-year high, stable outlook ahead from 2015-04-06T17:00
Gasoline accounts for roughly 30% of Japan's domestic oil demand. Platts Asian oil news associate director Mriganka Jaipuriyar and senior editor Takeo Kumagai analyze Japan's improved refining marg...
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Propane supply tight in Europe on lack of US exports from 2015-04-02T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor of Europe and Africa light ends, and Iain Stevenson, associate editor for LPG, analyze what is causing the tightness in propane supply in Europe, its impact on prices,...
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European gasoline unseasonably firm following US strength from 2015-03-18T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor for European and African light ends, discusses with editor Virginie Malicier, the gasoline seasonality switch from winter to summer specification and blending demand; ...
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High freight rates limit strengthening of West African crude prices from 2015-03-12T17:00
Robert Beaman, managing editor for European and African crude oil, discusses the impact on the WAF crude market of the recent changes in Suezmax and VLCC freight rates, with freight editor John Mor...
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European marine gasoil demand increases on launch of emissions regulations from 2015-02-06T17:00
Platts Christopher Vowden, managing editor of fuel oil and feedstocks, and Marko Trtica, fuel oil editor, discuss the recent change in shipping emission regulations that has led to increased demand...
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Will 2015 mark China's reforms on oil product prices? from 2015-02-04T17:00
Several Asian governments have taken advantage of low oil prices to carry out retail pricing reforms in their respective countries. In this podcast, Platts senior editor Mriganka Jaipuriyar, editor...
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Impact from lower jet fuel prices on airline markets to fully manifest itself in 2016: IATA from 2015-01-29T17:00
Brian Pearce, IATA’s chief economist, talks to Ilana Djelal, associate editorial director for European clean products and Philippe Casey, European jet fuel editor on the impact of lower energy comp...
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Will China buy more crude oil in 2015? from 2015-01-27T17:00
In this podcast, Platts senior oil news writer Yen Ling Song looks at the pattern of China's crude imports over the past years and discusses the factors that may affect the country's buying decisio...
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European LPG prices under pressure, increasing US exports from 2015-01-09T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor of Europe and Africa light ends, and and Iain Stevenson, associate editor for LPG discuss structural changes in the LPG market, focusing on increased propane exports f...
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Malaysia, Indonesia bite the bullet on fuel subsidies from 2014-11-27T17:00
Malaysia has scrapped fuel subsidies and Indonesia has reduced them. Platts editors James Bourne, Mriganka Jaipuriyar, and Jonathan Nonis discuss the subsidy policy shifts, the impact on oil import...
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Russian oil exports tumble ahead of 2015 tax changes from 2014-11-26T17:00
Benno Spencer, senior managing editor, Europe and Africa oil, Elza Turner, senior editor for Russian crude and products, and Paula VanLaningham, editor for Mediterranean and Urals crude, discuss th...
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NWE naphtha weakness reaches multi-year lows as demand struggles from 2014-11-21T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor of EMEA light ends and Virginie Malicier, editor for EMEA naphtha discuss the recent weakness in the European naphtha market with oversupply in Europe and low demand i...
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Bunker fuel market reaction to bankruptcy filing by OW Bunker from 2014-11-12T17:00
Benno Spencer, senior managing editor, Europe and Africa oil, and Marko Trtica, fuel oil editor, discuss the recent OW Bunker bankruptcy and the consequences for the global bunker fuel market; focu...
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Oil, shipping sectors react to challenges presented by Ebola outbreak from 2014-10-30T17:00
Aleksandrs Juhnevics, managing editor, global shipping and freight, and Eklavya Gupte and John Morley, associate editors for West African crude and shipping, discuss the impact on the oil and shipp...
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From importer to exporter: China changing backdrop of jet fuel supply in Asia from 2014-10-16T17:00
Cheong Su Yeen, Platts senior editor for jet fuel in Asia, and Song Yen Ling, Platts senior writer for oil, discuss the growth prospect of jet fuel demand in China amid the rapid development of hig...
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Russian 10 ppm diesel exports to Europe dip in October but are set to grow from 2014-10-13T17:00
Elza Turner, senior editor for the Russian domestic oil market and Alex Pearce, editor for Northwest Europe distillates, discuss the temporary drop of Russian October diesel exports against the ove...
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European naphtha sees regional overhang, lower demand from 2014-10-09T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor for EMEA light ends and Virginie Malicier, editor for EMEA naphtha, discuss the recent weakness in the European naphtha market, where cheaper propane remains in the pe...
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New and growing markets seen to absorb supply as oil refining landscape changes in Asia, Middle East from 2014-10-08T17:00
A glut in ultra low sulfur diesel and gasoline looms in Asia. Jonathan Nonis, Platts senior managing editor for the Asian oil markets, discusses the factors behind the impending oversupply, Austral...
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NWE gasoline climbs on regional refinery maintenance, increased arbitrage flows from 2014-09-30T17:00
Sophie Byron, managing editor for EMEA light ends and Francesco Di Salvo, editor for EMEA gasoline, discuss the recent strength in the Northwest European gasoline market, where refinery maintenance...
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The challenges facing the African crude oil, refined product markets from 2014-09-25T17:00
Andrew Bonnington, editorial director for European and African oil and Eklavya Gupte, associate editor covering the West African crude oil markets, discuss the unique challenges and opportunities f...
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Mediterranean Urals crude differentials under pressure as arbitrage booms from 2014-09-18T17:00
Benno Spencer, senior managing editor for EMEA oil and Paula VanLaningham, editor for Mediterranean and Urals crude, discuss the recent weakness in the Mediterranean Urals market, where differentia...
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Asian companies gear up as Mexico opens oil, gas sectors to foreign investors from 2014-09-15T17:00
Mexico's energy reforms present potentially huge oil and gas exploration and investment opportunities to foreigners. James Bourne, Platts associate director of oil news in Asia, and Takeo Kumagai, ...
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Latest EU sanctions set to hit Russian oil majors from 2014-09-10T17:00
Platts Stuart Elliott, associate editorial director, Europe and Africa oil news and Rosemary Griffin, associate editor, discuss the likely impact of new EU sanctions against Russian oil companies, ...
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The role of oil and gas in the Scotland independence debate from 2014-09-03T17:00
Platts Stuart Elliott, associate editorial director, Europe and Africa oil news and Nick Coleman, senior editor, discuss the run-up to the vote on Scottish independence, how the future of North Sea...
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Tanker markets feel impact from Libya crude loading restarts, Ebola crisis from 2014-08-20T17:00
Platts Peter Norfolk, editorial director, global shipping and freight, and John Morley and Nigel Davies, West of Suez freight editors, discuss the impact on tanker markets of the restart of crude o...
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When will Kazakhstan's Kashagan be able to restart production? from 2014-08-13T17:00
Platts Stuart Elliott, associate editorial director, Europe and Africa oil news and Dina Khrennikova, associate editor, discuss the problems that hit the launch of the giant Kashagan oil field offs...
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Latest Western sanctions increase pressure on Russian oil, gas sector from 2014-08-11T17:00
Platts Stuart Elliott, associate editorial director, Europe and Africa oil news and Rosemary Griffin, associate editor, discuss the impact on the Russian oil and gas sector of ongoing Western sanct...
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European low sulfur fuel oil under pressure as refiners run sweet crudes from 2014-07-31T17:00
Platts' Andrew Bonnington, editorial director for European and African oil discusses the recent fall in the value of low sulfur fuel oil relative to high sulfur fuel oil with editors, Ned Molloy an...
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China's H1 2014 apparent oil demand edges up on year from 2014-07-25T17:00
Platts' Song Yen Ling, senior writer for China, analyzes China's apparent oil demand during the first six months of 2014, which edged up 0.6% on year to 9.91 million b/d, according to Platts calcul...
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West African overhang brings down European crude market amidst poor margins from 2014-07-16T17:00
Platts' Eklavya Gupte, West Africa crude editor, and Ned Molloy, North Sea crude editor, discuss the biggest slide in Brent crude prices this year, including the impact of Chinese de-stocking on We...
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Shippers weigh options as US fuel emissions standards set to change from 2014-07-02T17:00
Shippers traveling within 200 miles of US shores are just six months away from new emissions regulations, which will lower the amount of sulfur in fuel allowed within Emission Control Areas. John-L...
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Angolan crude values hit fresh lows on soft Chinese demand, weak refining margins from 2014-06-11T17:00
Andrew Bonnington, Platts editorial director for European and African oil, and Eklavya Gupte, West Africa editor, discuss the recent low values seen in the Angolan crude market amid weak Chinese de...
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Poor refining margins pressure European, West African crude values from 2014-06-04T17:00
Benno Spencer,Ned Molloy and Paula Vanlaningham, members of the Platts European crude oil price reporting team, discuss the recent reversal of fortunes for North Sea crude values, the bearish Medit...
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Baltic gasoil volumes find alternative outlet amid weak European demand from 2014-05-29T17:00
Ilana Djelal, Platts associate editorial director clean products EMEA and Eline Potie, Platts European gasoil market editor, discuss persistent weakness in the underlying gasoil demand and how this...
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WAF freight rates weaken on oversupply, lack of Asian buying interest from 2014-05-20T17:00
Ellie Weir, Platts tankers team leader talks to John Morley, dirty tankers editor and Eklavya Gupte, West African crude editor, about the reasons behind WAF VLCC freight rates languishing at their ...
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European gasoline weakens as US arbitrage opportunities shrink from 2014-05-15T17:00
Sophie Byron, Platts light ends team leader, and Francesco Di Salvo, Platts EMEA gasoline editor, discuss recent weakening in the European physical and paper gasoline markets, as weaker arbitrage o...
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Regulations, reduced demand significantly diminish Japanese oil refining capacity from 2014-05-12T17:00
Takeo Kumagai, senior editor for Platts oil news, talks with James Bourne, associate editorial director for oil news in Asia, about how operable capacity for oil refining in Japan has dropped rough...
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Oil reserves promising in rough offshore waters of Great Australian Bight from 2014-05-12T17:00
The Great Australian Bight, off the southern coast of Australia, is causing excitement among major oil companies hoping to tap into the large offshore reserves there. James Bourne, Platts associate...
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Japan, S Korea to maintain Iranian crude oil import volumes in 2014 from 2014-05-08T17:00
James Bourne, Platts associate editorial director for Asian oil news in Singapore and Takeo Kumagai, Platts senior editor for Asia, based in Tokyo, analyze Japanese and South Korean buyers of Irani...
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European ULSD liquidity surges and looks set to remain strong from 2014-05-08T17:00
Andrew Bonnington, Platts editorial director, European and African Oil and Charles Goldner, Platts EMEA diesel editor, on liquidity in the European diesel market having surged in recent weeks amid ...
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India's energy policy impacted by elections from 2014-04-23T17:00
Mriganka Jaipuriyar, senior editor for Platts Oilgram News, and Song Yen Ling, senior writer for oil, discuss how India's upcoming election is shaping the country's oil and gas exploration policies...
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Recent US gasoline strength and the prospects of European gasoline arbitrages from 2014-04-16T17:00
The RBOB futures market has recently experienced a rally supported by bullish stocks data in the country. The US Atlantic Coast is the traditional outlet for Europe's structurally long gasoline mar...
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Changes in shale flows could mean changes to US crude storage hubs from 2014-04-09T17:00
Alison Ciaccio, futures oil editor, and Bridget Hunsucker, editor, Americas oil news, discuss Cushing, Oklahoma, the basis for the NYMEX light sweet crude contract, and the possibility of starting ...
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Chinese oil, gas companies take unusual step of cutting capex from 2014-04-09T17:00
Platts' Song Yen Ling, senior writer for China, discusses Chinese state-owned oil and gas companies' recently-announced investment plans, having taken the unusual step of cutting their capital expe...
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US fuel oil markets change focus as traditional demand fades from 2014-04-09T17:00
A frigid winter in the Northeast gave US fuel oil markets a boost, but new regulations and more fuel switching in power generation means the fuel oil industry is facing major changes. Platts editor...
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US sanctions against Rosneft chief: limited impact so far, but could fall-out still hit markets? from 2014-03-29T17:00
Stuart Elliott, associate editorial director, and Rosemary Griffin, associate editor, discuss the move by Washington to add the CEO of Russia's Rosneft to its list of sanctions designed to put pres...
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Interview with Port of Rotterdam Authority on bunker industry developments and outlook from 2014-03-25T17:00
Ahead of Platts' 5th Annual European Bunker Fuel Conference in Rotterdam on May 22-23, Chris Vowden, European fuel oil and feedstocks team leader, spoke to the Port of Rotterdam Authority's Ronald ...
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Rise and fall: Recent Urals crude volatility and the European market from 2014-03-19T17:00
Russia's Urals crude oil grade has been volatile recently, briefly reaching a six month high in mid-March before rapidly falling back in the space of two weeks. What have been the fundamentals driv...
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Increase in demand for direct burning crudes from Japan seen following cold-snap from 2014-03-04T17:00
Record low temperatures in Japan are causing utilities to burn more direct burning crude for power generation. Daniel Colover, Platts Asia crude oil managing editor, and Ada Taib, senior editor for...
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Russian diesel may struggle to sell in UK after importers enact new test from 2014-03-04T17:00
Charles Goldner, EMEA diesel editor, and Olivier Lejeune, EMEA team leader for middle distillates, discuss the recent decision by UK oil importers to enact a new test on diesel filter-blocking tend...
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Rise in West African piracy prompts boost to shipping security off Angola from 2014-02-25T17:00
Ellie Weir, team leader for EMEA shipping and Shubh Shukla, West of Suez freight editor, discuss the shipping security measures now recommended by the Norwegian Maritime Authority, following the hi...
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Sinopec’s planned divestment heralds non-state investment in oil sector from 2014-02-24T17:00
The Chinese oil sector is traditionally controlled by the state but this seems about to change as China’s largest refiner, Sinopec, announced plans to seek investment for its oil product marketing ...
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Low sulfur fuel oil strengthens rapidly on regional outflows and refinery maintenance from 2014-02-12T17:00
Benno Spencer, senior managing editor Europe and Africa oil and Marko Trtica, fuel oil editor, discuss the recent strength seen in Northwest European low sulfur fuel oil, stemming from regional out...
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US remains main outlet for European gasoil from 2014-02-10T17:00
Ilana Djelal, associate editorial director, clean products EMEA, and Eline Potié, middle distillates editor, discuss trends and flows in the European gasoil market. This is the latest in a series o...
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Asian naphtha demand propels Med-Japan LR2 rate to record high from 2014-01-30T17:00
Mediterranean-Japan freight rates have shot up over $3 million, the highest in over a year. Wanda Wang, Platts Asia shipping editor, explores how the West of Suez market and Aframaxes have pushed t...
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Asian Aframax rates jump as firm Med market attracts eastern ballasters from 2014-01-27T17:00
Aframax rates have risen sharply, promptin ships to ballast from the East to the West. Sameer Mohindru, Platts Asia senior editor for shipping and freight, discusses the performance of Aframax rate...
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North Sea crude dented by West African imports, less Asian demand from 2014-01-24T17:00
The North Sea crude oil market has weakened dramatically as Asian buying interest dries up ahead of refinery maintenance. Platts' Europe and Africa crude oil Team Leader Robert Beaman discusses the...
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Hedging prevents airfares from tracking European jet fuel costs from 2014-01-23T17:00
Andrew Bonnington, editorial director for European and African Oil, discusses why airfares have not fallen in line with jet fuel prices, with Philippe Casey from the jet fuel desk. As the public ou...
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Record high dirty tanker rates impact European crude market from 2014-01-22T17:00
Benno Spencer, senior managing editor, Europe and Africa Oil, John Morley, West of Suez freight editor, and Eklavya Gupte, West African crude editor, discuss the factors that have contributed to th...
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Chinese bunker sales drop on low Russian prices and sluggish market from 2014-01-22T17:00
China's bunker fuel sales were estimated at 10 million mt in 2013, a 10% decrease from 2012. Atsuko Kawasaki, Platts Asia oil editor, examines the reasons behind the drop and shares market expectat...
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European distillate markets under pressure from rising US, Middle East oil supply from 2014-01-22T17:00
Olivier Lejeune, team leader for European and African middle distillates, discusses a bearish start to 2014 for diesel, jet fuel and gasoil markets with editors David Elward and Robert Friend. Risi...
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Libyan crude supply starts returning to market despite continued unrest from 2014-01-16T17:00
Platts Europe & Africa crude oil team leader Robert Beaman discusses recent developments in Libyan crude exports with Urals and Mediterranean editor Paula VanLaningham. As some Libyan crude returns...
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Floating storage opportunities emerge amid widening ICE Brent contango from 2014-01-14T17:00
Robert Beaman, managing editor for European and African crude oil, discusses the widening contango on the ICE Brent Futures structure with crude editors Eklavya Gupte and Ned Molloy. As steep conta...
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European oil storage: Interview with Niels von Hombracht from 2014-01-13T17:00
Niels von Hombracht, a specialist in the field of the storage and logistics of crude oil, petroleum products and chemicals, discusses with John Kingston, Platts news director, the most pressing iss...
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European vacuum gasoil markets soar on strong US demand and open arbitrage from 2014-01-09T17:00
Eklavya Gupte, European feedstocks market editor and Chris Vowden, European fuel oil and feedstocks team leader, discuss the recent strength on the European vacuum gasoil market and how the increas...
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Chinese oil outlook: Potential room for growth for gasoil from 2014-01-08T17:00
Despite muted growth in demand in the past year, gasoil is one product to watch in coming months. Song Yen Ling, senior writer for Platts oil and gas news, examines the general outlook for Chinese ...
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