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Port Arthur refinery explosion removes 415k bpd from market

26 March 2026

Aerial imagery and operational analysis of the Valero facility shutdown and its impact on energy markets.

The biggest topics in global upstream

07 April 2026

Our latest Global Upstream Update was a special edition covering the sector’s reaction to high prices and disruption to production in the Middle East.

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The great power divide: the Middle East crisis is splitting global power markets into winners and losers

07 April 2026

Fuel dependence is redrawing the global power landscape, exposing import-reliant markets to acute cost and reliability risks while insulating domestically resourced systems

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Middle East conflict delays solar supply chain diversification and reintroduces cost pressures

10 April 2026

Geopolitical disruption stalls emerging manufacturing hubs, tightening global solar supply chains and reversing cost deflation trends

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Reassessing the short term global aluminium outlook amid rising market risk

13 April 2026

Implications for balances, prices and regional premia

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Need to know: European natural gas market Summer 2026

20 April 2026

From natural gas production expectations to LNG production ramp-up and the impact of the Iran war on US LNG exports, the information you need as a trader.

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Middle East tensions: a litmus test for carbon market resilience, not transition momentum

22 April 2026

Carbon, CCUS and the conflict?

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Investing for the long term: quantifying the economic costs of an accelerated energy transition

23 April 2026

Balancing near-term economic pressures with long-term growth, the energy transition presents a complex but ultimately positive trajectory for global prosperity

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CESCO 2026: key takeaways

23 April 2026

Key signals from CESCO Week on volatility, inputs and geopolitical risk.

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Seeing before the market: exclusive physical intelligence for Americas oil trading

26 April 2026

Why physical intelligence matters in faster, more volatile oil markets.

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Energy security shocks and coal’s role in a fragmented world

08 May 2026

What the closure of the Strait of Hormuz reveals about geopolitics, fuel choices, and metals markets.

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What the Middle East conflict means for the global power sector

18 May 2026

Five ways sustained Middle East disruption could reshape power markets, project economics and investment priorities

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The data centre opportunity: navigating growth, affordability and reliability

22 May 2026

The impact of the energy transition and data centre boom on prices for utility customers

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Energía Costa Azul LNG commissioning begins as flaring detected, but first cargo timeline looks stretched

28 May 2026

Satellite data signals early commissioning activity at ECA Phase 1, with ramp-up pace likely pushing first LNG into Q3 2026.

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US utility sector supplier diversity: sustained momentum amid political transition

10 June 2026

Diverse supplier spend holds steady even as federal DEI policy shifts create uncertainty across the private sector

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Beyond Germany: what the Netherlands and Belgium teach us about European battery economics

15 June 2026

Europe’s utility-scale battery storage market is no longer a story about a handful of pioneering markets

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The Blackcomb question: can the pipeline reach its full 2.5 bcfd capacity at startup?

03 July 2026

Mainline construction is progressing well, but compression constraints could limit initial capacity.

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How Chinese PTA and MEG futures impact the polyester industry?

30 January 2019

The two polyester feedstocks – purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) – in the world's most important polyester market China, have recently moved towards a total paper business.

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Commodity slowdown in China could be different this time

05 March 2019

In today's meeting of the National People’s Congress, China announced slower growth this year, with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth targeted at a range of 6 to 6.5% in 2019.

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China's refining sector to slowdown and reconfigure for energy transition

15 March 2019

Refinery capacity is expected to continue growing in the medium term, but the pace of growth is expected to slow down considerably. Capacity additions are mainly from crude-to-chemicals projects, which aim to maximise naphtha production to meet the increasing petrochemical feedstock demand.

Opinion

Does Germany need LNG?

19 March 2019

Proposals to build a German LNG import terminal have gathered momentum. Does the country need its own supply of LNG?

Opinion

China's thermal coal import restriction could mean a game of musical chairs for producers

26 March 2019

Rumours of a ban on Australian thermal coal to China swept through the thermal coal market early March while in late February five north-eastern ports in China implemented changes to clearance procedures for Australian thermal coal. One thing appears certain - Chinese demand for Australian thermal coal has been significantly impacted, at least in the short-term. Even if an outright ban is not implemented, a three-month customs clearance time will significantly increase the cost and increase the risk associated with Australian thermal cargoes.

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Renewables, market intervention and exploration – three themes weighing on Australia upstream players' minds

13 June 2019

Having attended many APPEA events in the past, this was the first time renewable energy sources - hydrogen in particular - were put under the spotlight.

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Southeast Asian NOCs show growing appetite in global M&A market

02 September 2019

I’ll bet that if you ask anyone with an interest in the global upstream M&A if they could name the top three spenders through the first half of 2019, they would struggle to name the third. The easy one is Occidental (Anadarko), second place is Total through its acquisition of Anadarko’s African assets. But who was the third largest acquirer by spend in H1 2019?

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How will refiners cope with lost oil demand?

24 June 2020

Demand pressures, overcapacity and budget cuts mean the refining industry should brace for a challenging few years ahead

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How are oil and gas companies using carbon offsets to decarbonise?

07 March 2022

Offsetting can be both a decarbonisation tool and a financial instrument – but cannot replace carbon mitigation solutions.

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Learnings from RE+: A sunny outlook for US solar and storage

05 October 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act has given a boost to key renewables segments, and their future is looking bright. Our solar and storage experts recap some of the biggest takeaways from RE+ 2023

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Asia Pacific corporations hungry for green energy power up for energy transition

22 November 2023

Corporate power purchase agreements for renewables are setting new records in 2023 as costs fall and green energy takes off

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Elevated subsidies enable offshore wind to end 2023 on a high note

22 December 2023

Ørsted's final investment decision on the Hornsea 3 project reveals the intricate dynamics of competitive tenders, pricing strategies, and regulatory advantages, showcasing how higher subsidies is shaping the success of offshore wind projects and emphasising the pivotal role of policy in overcoming industry challenges and fostering renewable energy growth.

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Tiny drops create mighty oceans: how distributed solar keeps the Puerto Rico grid afloat

12 March 2024

Rooftop solar and storage will continue to grow in Puerto Rico, and many more people will benefit from clean energy, energy security, and resiliency against natural disasters

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Port Arthur refinery explosion removes 415k bpd from market

The biggest topics in global upstream

The great power divide: the Middle East crisis is splitting global power markets into winners and losers

Middle East conflict delays solar supply chain diversification and reintroduces cost pressures

Reassessing the short term global aluminium outlook amid rising market risk

Need to know: European natural gas market Summer 2026

Middle East tensions: a litmus test for carbon market resilience, not transition momentum

Investing for the long term: quantifying the economic costs of an accelerated energy transition

CESCO 2026: key takeaways

Seeing before the market: exclusive physical intelligence for Americas oil trading

Energy security shocks and coal’s role in a fragmented world

What the Middle East conflict means for the global power sector

The data centre opportunity: navigating growth, affordability and reliability

Energía Costa Azul LNG commissioning begins as flaring detected, but first cargo timeline looks stretched

US utility sector supplier diversity: sustained momentum amid political transition

Beyond Germany: what the Netherlands and Belgium teach us about European battery economics

The Blackcomb question: can the pipeline reach its full 2.5 bcfd capacity at startup?

How Chinese PTA and MEG futures impact the polyester industry?

Commodity slowdown in China could be different this time

China's refining sector to slowdown and reconfigure for energy transition

Does Germany need LNG?

China's thermal coal import restriction could mean a game of musical chairs for producers

Renewables, market intervention and exploration – three themes weighing on Australia upstream players' minds

Southeast Asian NOCs show growing appetite in global M&A market

How will refiners cope with lost oil demand?

How are oil and gas companies using carbon offsets to decarbonise?

Learnings from RE+: A sunny outlook for US solar and storage

Asia Pacific corporations hungry for green energy power up for energy transition

Elevated subsidies enable offshore wind to end 2023 on a high note

Tiny drops create mighty oceans: how distributed solar keeps the Puerto Rico grid afloat

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