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Glencore, Xstrata combined group valued at $90 billion

Singapore, February 7, 2012, 450 am EST/950 GMT

Switzerland-based mining group Xstrata and commodities trader Glencore have agreed the terms for an all-share merger that will create a natural resources group with a market value of $90 billion, Glencore said Tuesday.

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Podcasts

Is deep-water oil exploration the next big thing for China?
February 7, 2012 - Discussing how deepwater oil exploration in China might be a hot topic in 2012.

EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule receives some push-back
February 6, 2012 - Discussing new federal regulations to control ozone pollution from being transported across state lines.

Russia's gas supplies to Europe impacted by extreme weather conditions
February 6, 2012 - Focusing on the upheaval facing the European gas market, in light of an ongoing cold spell of weather.

European naphtha marks unusually strong entry into 2012
February 3, 2012 - Discussing the European naphtha market, focusing on its rising strength on supply shortages going into 2012.

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News Features

Iranian Oil Sanctions: Iran's Ghasemi says EU sanctions will lead to 'terrible chaos'

February 6, 2012

Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Ghasemi on Feb 4 reiterated a threat to halt oil exports to "hostile" nations in the EU once winter is over and warned that the loss of Iranian crude oil would cause "terrible chaos" in the market and lead to an uncontrollable rise in oil prices.

Asia LNG Demand: Asia LNG 2011 winter price curve broken on warmer weather

February 1, 2012

Asia's 2011 spot LNG price curve for the peak winter demand season was broken by a combination of warmer weather, early stockpiling of cargoes and cooler than expected summer, according to an in-depth analysis of Platts data.

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Blogs

The Barrel: Regulation & The Environment: countering Iran with strategic oil stocks

A recent proposal by a well-known energy economist has drawn some buzz in the market. In this week's Regulation & The Environment column from Platts Oilgram News, Meghan Gordon looks at the issue.

The Barrel: State power regulators vs. FERC: there's some pain out there

When US state utility regulators meet in Washington next week for their annual winter conference, one of the themes they will cover--to a larger or smaller extent--will be states versus the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Commodity Pulse Videos

Renewables revolution: Europe leads the way

January 18, 2012 (13:36 mins)

Renewable energy's share of the generation mix, already substantial in several European countries, is rising fast. Platts discuss the rate of progress for wind, solar and other renewable sources towards the holy grail of 'grid parity'.

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Industry Solution Papers Library

Dated Brent: The Pricing Benchmark for Asia-Pacific Sweet Crude Oil

The Dated Brent benchmark has taken on an increasingly significant role in the determination of oil prices in the entire Asia-Pacific region. This paper examines and explains the reasons for this ongoing and accelerating trend. (published May 2011)

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