About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: Senior Price Reporter, APAC LNG

This position creates price assessments, market intelligence, analytical content and thought leadership for the Asia Pacific LNG market as part of the S&P Global Energy Global Gas pricing team. The role serves as an anchor for our coverage of South Asia and Middle East LNG markets, leading coverage of physical LNG trade flows, pricing developments, market fundamentals, risk management practices and benchmark adoption.

Based in Gurgaon, India, the role plays a key part in the development and growth of Platts LNG benchmarks, particularly the West India Marker (WIM), while supporting broader LNG benchmark and methodology initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region.

The Impact

The successful candidate will contribute directly to the credibility, growth and adoption of Platts LNG benchmarks through market-facing engagement, robust pricing methodology and high-quality market intelligence.

This role influences how market participants understand LNG pricing, procurement strategies, contracting trends and risk management practices in some of the fastest-growing LNG markets globally. The successful candidate will maintain Platts' editorial independence and high journalistic standards while helping shape benchmark development and market transparency.

The Career Opportunity

This role provides the opportunity to become a recognized expert in Asian LNG pricing and market structure. The successful candidate will contribute to benchmark development, methodology consultations, and original market research covering LNG contracting, trading, hedging and procurement trends.

The role offers regular interaction with senior market participants, opportunities to speak at industry conferences and webinars, and exposure to global LNG producers, traders, financial institutions and end users.

The Team / The Business

You will work closely with the global gas and LNG price reporters, news and editing teams, Price Group, SEIG, CERA research analysts and commercial colleagues globally.

The role requires extensive collaboration with regional leadership in Singapore and other global gas and LNG teams to deliver market-leading pricing, analysis and benchmark development initiatives.

Our Hiring Manager Says

"The LNG market is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with growing use of benchmark pricing, derivatives and risk management tools. This role sits at the center of those developments. The successful candidate will help shape benchmark adoption in South Asia and the Middle East, engage directly with some of the industry's most influential market participants, and contribute to the evolution of global gas and LNG pricing."

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain daily LNG price assessments and market commentaries in accordance with Platts methodology and editorial standards.
• Lead coverage of South Asian LNG markets, with particular responsibility for the West India Marker (WIM) benchmark and related assessments.
• Support development, enhancement and adoption of LNG benchmarks, including engagement on methodology and market transparency initiatives.
• Gather and evaluate market information from producers, traders, importers, utilities, downstream consumers, brokers and financial participants.
• Build and maintain a deep network of market contacts across South Asia, the Middle East and global LNG markets.
• Generate original news, analysis and thought leadership covering LNG supply-demand fundamentals, contracting trends, procurement strategies, pricing structures and market developments.
• Conduct research and analysis on LNG pricing mechanisms, forward curves, benchmark relationships, term contracts, hedging practices and derivatives markets.
• Represent S&P Global Energy in meetings, conferences, webinars and client-facing events.
• Collaborate with News, Research, Consulting and Commercial teams to support broader LNG market initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze LNG tenders, trade flows, benchmark performance and market participation trends.
• Mentor junior reporters and contribute to knowledge sharing across the LNG team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, Energy Studies, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3-5 years of relevant experience in commodity markets, energy markets, journalism, price reporting, market analysis or related fields.
• Strong understanding of LNG, natural gas, commodity trading and energy markets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex market structures, pricing mechanisms and commercial arrangements.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience producing market-facing content.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build relationships with senior industry participants.
• Advanced analytical and research capabilities, including the ability to work with large datasets and market intelligence.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and other data analysis tools; coding and data visualization experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced market environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally for market engagement, conferences and industry events.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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