Eurozone's economic woes and low demand in automotive and construction sectors dampens steel markets outlook

Emanuele Norsa, Platts' team leader for European steel assessments, discusses the divided Q3/Q4 outlook amongst the major industry players at Platts SBB European steel conference.

PVC production trimmed amidst low seasonal demand

Francinia Protti and David Potter, editors on Platts European petrochemicals team, discuss the current state of the European PVC market, which is struggling with poor demand from a construction sector impacted by the poor macroeconomic outlook.

Summer demand could push JKM to new heights

Platts editors Max Gostelow and Chloe Hang consider if summer demand could push the JKM to new heights, especially with an expected tight supply market looming.

What does Seaway reversal mean for Midwest refiners?

The long-awaited Seaway Pipeline reversal has started, with crude being delivered from the glutted US Midwest to Gulf Coast refiners. What has the impact been on oil futures, and what could the reversal mean for Midwest refining margins going forward? Jeff Mower, Alison Ciaccio, and James Bambino discuss.

North Sea crude exports to South Korea continue unabated

Crude oil reporters Olivier Lejeune and Daniel Colover discuss the continuous flow of North Sea crude to South Korea seen since December 2011, which has increased European crude prices and limited refiners' profit margins for the benefit of UK and Norwegian oil producers, crude traders have said. The EC says it has not received any formal complaints from the European refining community.

Shipping industry hit hard by US and European sanctions on Iranian oil

Platts news director for Asia, Thomas Hogue, speaks to Goh Shu Hui, fuel oil markets reporter, and Pradeep Rajan, Platts' Singapore-based shipping reporter, on how the sanctions imposed on Iran by the US and Europe have impacted the shipping industry.

China, Asia hit hard by Indonesian bauxite tax

Mok Yuen Cheng, Platts' senior managing editor of the metals markets, and Joanna Lim, a senior editor based in Sydney, discuss Indonesia's recent decision to impose a 20% export tax on bauxite

Looking for oil and gas in Morocco, where few have gone before

In this Platts/Oil Council podcast, John Kingston, Platts director of news, talks with Andrew Benitz, Longreach Oil and Gas COO and director, about his company's operations, and what Morocco did to make it an attractive place for a small independent exploration company to do business.

Charlie Williams, Chairman of the Center for Offshore Safety, discusses the organization's plans

Platts Energy Podium provides an opportunity for newsmakers and credentialed reporters to discuss current energy issues. These events are recorded and are available on platts.com. Platts publicizes the events via the AP and other daybooks as well as in e-mails to reporters in the Washington area.