As COP25 kicks off in Madrid, S&P Global Platts editors take a look at the CO2 impact from OPEC oil production. European gas and nuclear, and IMO 2020’s impact on commodities as diverse as fuel oil and iron ore, are also on the agenda in this week’s pick of charts.
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November 29, 2019 06:18 UTC 
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The Russian gas industry has long been portrayed by means of predictable and dated clichés. Mention of Russian bears, gas as the new cold war, or pipelines forming the new Iron Curtain, have littered both journalistic and analytical coverage of Russia’s gas sector for decades. |
 
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November 28, 2019 09:43 UTC
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S&P Global Platts hosted its Ferrous & Steel Outlook event in Singapore last week. Here are five key takeaways from the event. |
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November 27, 2019 13:55 UTC
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Ending tax breaks for fossil fuels like diesel is a key policy pledge for the incoming EU commissioners, as part of the drive to make the EU carbon neutral by 2050. This is set to be a major test of national governments’ commitment to reducing fossil fuel use, as fuel tax changes are very visible to voters. › Continue Reading |
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November 26, 2019 13:27 UTC
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The razzle dazzle of US tight oil and new rules on marine fuels could have meant a chilly reception for the arrival of the North Sea’s Johan Sverdrup. The medium sour crude grade could be the region’s last big production boost at a time when, especially in Europe, there has been a shift to cleaner, less-sulfurous fuels. But China, India and the US will likely welcome it with open arms. |
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November 25, 2019 05:43 UTC
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In this week’s pick of energy and commodity charts, Asian jet fuel suppliers feel the pinch from Hong Kong’s weak demand as protests in the city persist. Plus: Fujairah stocks and IMO 2020, global gas exporters meet in Equatorial Guinea, and more. |
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November 21, 2019 14:04 UTC
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The US is quickly becoming a top supplier of crude for Australia, with the first full laden VLCC with WTI en route to Australia. Like a microcosm of the overall US crude oil export growth phenomenon, Australian refineries are increasingly importing crude oil from the US, quickly making the it one of the main suppliers for the island continent. |
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November 19, 2019 13:24 UTC
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China has dominated the physical global gold markets for the last few years, as not only the world’s number one producer but also the top consumer. Physical flows have swapped direction – no longer East to West, but West to East. The traditional hubs of New York, London and Switzerland remain powerhouses – but China tops the charts. |
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November 19, 2019 08:28 UTC
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This new monthly feature looks at key auto markets around the globe, including output and sales trends and the impact on relevant steel and metals prices. The auto sector accounts for around 25% of steel consumption in the US and Germany, 7% in China and 12% in India. The sector will play a growing role in metals demand in emerging nations. |
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November 18, 2019 06:04 UTC
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Nuclear generation in the US and France faces contrasting challenges of power market prices and safety concerns, as this week’s graphics show. Other top trends picked by S&P Global Platts editors include China’s falling LNG imports, stuttering gold prices, refinery margins and coking coal prices. |