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Oil


US oil refining outlook: closures, acquisitions & Delta's surprise deal
May 16, 2012 15:30:00 EST (11:50 mins)
Following months of poor refining margins along the Atlantic Basin, which forced the closure of several plants, some refiners have been making a comeback in recent weeks. John Kingston and Jeff Mower discuss what drove refining margins so low to begin with, and what it might take for refiners fortunes to improve in the month's ahead.

State of plays: Argentina, Repsol & the rise of energy nationalism
April 27, 2012 09:30:00 EST (14:27 mins)
The Argentinian goverment's decision to re-nationalize the Repsol-owned YPF has exposed the ongoing battle between public and national oil & gas companies. Richard Swann and Robert Perkins and William Powell debate the nationalisation of energy.

Natural Gas


State of plays: Argentina, Repsol & the rise of energy nationalism
April 27, 2012 09:30:00 EST (14:27 mins)
The Argentinian goverment's decision to re-nationalize the Repsol-owned YPF has exposed the ongoing battle between public and national oil & gas companies. Richard Swann and Robert Perkins and William Powell debate the nationalisation of energy.

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.

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