Oil

Russia: the oil & gas superpower looks east

February 15, 2012 12:30:00 EST (11:22 mins)

Amidst upcoming presidential elections, and questions being raised over its ability to supply Europe with gas, Richard Swann, Stuart Elliott and William Powell discuss how energy giant Russia is turning its focus to key Asian oil & gas markets.

2011: A momentous year for oil

December 7, 2011 11:30:00 EST (13:01 mins)

As the year draws to a close, the Dated Brent crude price is at a historic average high of around $110 barrel. Richard Swann, Joel Hanley and Simon Thorne analyze the fundamental factors that have sustained these high prices, including the looming prospect of conflict with Iran.

Natural Gas

Russia: the oil & gas superpower looks east

February 15, 2012 12:30:00 EST (11:22 mins)

Top 250 Energy Company Rankings analysis: 'Big Oil' dominates, but Asia steals the show

November 2, 2011 14:00:00 EST (12:46 mins)

Richard Swann, Ross McCracken, & Robert Perkins take an in-depth look at Platts Top 250 rankings for 2011, including the continuing rise of both Asian and Eastern European energy companies.

Electric Power

Renewables revolution: Europe leads the way

January 18, 2012 12:30:00 EST (13:36 mins)

Renewable energy's share of the generation mix, already substantial in several European countries, is rising fast. Richard Swann, David Jones and Henry Edwardes-Evans discuss the rate of progress for wind, solar and other renewables sources towards the holy grail of 'grid parity'.

Top 250 Energy Company Rankings analysis: 'Big Oil' dominates, but Asia steals the show

November 2, 2011 14:00:00 EST (12:46 mins)

Richard Swann, Ross McCracken, & Robert Perkins take an in-depth look at Platts Top 250 rankings for 2011, including the continuing rise of both Asian and Eastern European energy companies.

Coal

What's driving China's energy commodities boom?

August 3, 2011 12:00:00 EST (14:02 mins)

With the US & Europe continuing to face economic difficulties, Platts managing editors Richard Swann, James O'Connell, & Ross McCracken focus on the unceasing growth, and thirst for commodities, of Asia's financial powerhouse - China.

Metals

Where now for trading giant Glencore after landmark IPO?

May 24, 2011 10:15:00 EST (10:56 mins)

In this Platts video, managing editors Richard Swann, Andy Blamey and Joel Hanley discuss the outlook for Glencore, whose initial public offering (IPO) on May 24 saw them become just the third company - and the first in 25 years - to enter the FTSE 100 Index on its first day of trading

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