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Action to achieve Paris climate goals will upend oil and gas prices

15 April 2021

If the world acts decisively to limit global warming to 2°C by 2050, the scale of change will revolutionise the energy industry. Progressive electrification will squeeze the most polluting hydrocarbons out of the energy mix, nearly eliminating their markets. Oil demand will shrink, and with it, so will the power of major oil producers. Gas demand will remain resilient, but business models will need to evolve.

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Powering China’s data centres

25 July 2025

As AI accelerates global data centre demand, is China’s power system outpacing the US in readiness, cost and scale?

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Carbon Capture, Utilization, & Storage Conference 2026

07 October 2026

The Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Conference is on October 7-8 2026 in Houston, TX where you will have the opportunity to hear insight on the global CCUS landscape and why the US stands out. Find out how evolving carbon markets and technology will drive CCUS beyond 2030.

Opinion

Global olefins: 10 trends to watch as coronavirus reshapes the industry

05 May 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a transformational effect on global olefins. Supply, demand, trade, pricing, costs and margins are all being impacted to the extent that it will undoubtedly reshape the wider industry. So, what forces are defining the ‘new normal’?

News Release

Carbon removal key to meeting Paris Agreement target

24 June 2021

Achieving the 2°C goal of the Paris Agreement will require more than simply avoiding carbon. To cap global warming at 1.5°C or even 2°C, carbon removal will be essential. Research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), shows the key to effective large-scale carbon removal is unlocking potential economies of scale through basin-wide carbon capture and storage (CCS), effectively providing a community answer to a global problem.

Editorial

Australasia - Five themes to look out for in 2019

19 December 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, Wood Mackenzie's experts discusses five key themes to look out for in Australasia's oil and gas industry in 2019.

Opinion

US tariff announcements add to uncertainty

17 February 2025

Trump’s latest tariffs could drive up costs for US energy companies and disrupt global trade.

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Webinar | Copper Rush: Diversify or go pure play?

17 September 2024

Join our experts on 17th September 2024. for a webinar exploring how valuations, carbon footprints, and balance sheet health will shape the M&A strategies and overall corporate plans of both diversified miners and pure-play copper companies.

Opinion

Alerts send warnings about the future of power

18 June 2021

As a heatwave hit the southwest US this week, electricity demand surged, putting strain on the grids in Texas and California. Grid operators issued alerts urging customers to conserve electricity where possible by turning up thermostats and not running appliances in the late afternoon and evening. The measures worked: blackouts were avoided in both states. But the alerts were a reminder of the pressures facing grids in extreme weather conditions, which will increase as their reliance on wind and solar power grows. Demand response programmes and other measures to improve the flexibility of the grid are becoming increasingly important.

The Edge

Re-thinking energy transition supply chains

29 February 2024

Can the rest of the world compete with China?

Opinion

The fork in the road for Asia’s oil and gas demand

23 September 2021

Our accelerated energy transition (AET-2) scenario offers a view on how to achieve a 2˚C world aligned with the upper temperature limit of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The AET-2 scenario is curtains for long-term global oil demand, with consumption falling to 70% below peak levels by 2050.

Opinion

The Biden administration finalises 45V hydrogen tax credit rules

10 January 2025

Learn about the updated 45V tax credit rules for low-carbon hydrogen production and their impact on green and blue hydrogen projects in the US. Discover how these changes affect energy policies and the future of hydrogen in global markets.

Opinion

Six factors shaping the lithium market

31 May 2023

Understanding lithium market nuances is vital to forecasting future demand, supply and pricing

Opinion

Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions

31 March 2021

The grounding of the 400-metre, 224,000-tonne Ever Given cargo vessel in the Suez Canal last Tuesday inevitably sparked concern across the global economy and, while the vessel is now afloat and traffic has resumed, will have once again reminded Asian countries of the risks such trade arteries continue to present.

The Edge

Is the price rally in energy and metals sustainable?

14 May 2021

Green shoots of economic recovery are bursting through. Energy, metals and mining commodity markets have sensed it for months – witness the soaring prices of oil, LNG, iron ore, copper and many other metals. Is this a post-pandemic economic bounce or the start of a new supercycle?

The Edge

What's on CEOs' minds

28 September 2023

Climate policy, commodity prices and corporate strategies

News Release

Major energy exporters race to lead in global hydrogen trade

28 October 2021

The time is ripe for the world's major energy exporters to accelerate the energy transition, and mastering the hydrogen trade could make a difference, says Wood Mackenzie.

Opinion

Predictions for energy and natural resources in 2025

13 December 2024

The impact of Chinese EVs, ambitious NOCs, the Saudi storage boom and more, as Wood Mackenzie analysts look ahead to next year

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OPEC+ agrees to increase output after tense negotiations

07 December 2020

Tense negotiations and rumours of a rift between Saudi Arabia and UAE ended with a compromise deal for OPEC+ on 3 December 2020. Despite concerns on oversupply for Q1 2021, the group agreed to increase output by 500,000 b/d in January. Production restraint is set at minus 7.2 million b/d instead of the Q4 2020 level of minus 7.7 million b/d.

Opinion

The indispensable OPEC+

05 June 2020

Reports of “the death of OPEC” have proved greatly exaggerated, as the cartel and its allies have shown their continuing relevance this year

The Edge

Six themes shaping the energy world in 2024

09 January 2024

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2024? Our experts share their thoughts.

Opinion

OPEC agrees 1.5m b/d output cut as coronavirus eats into global demand

05 March 2020

The OPEC oil producers' group and its non-OPEC allies are poised to deepen its production cuts by 1.5 million barrels per day as the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak eats into global oil demand.

Editorial

OPEC remains key to price recovery through 2040

16 July 2018

Despite record-breaking gains in the Permian, strong demand growth and heightened geopolitical risk pushed Brent to USD80/bbl in May. For the market to truly rebalance, OPEC will remain key to price recovery over the short to medium term.

News Release

OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

06 December 2022

Speaking after today’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said “The decision by OPEP+ to continue with its recently agreed 2 million barrels per day (b/d) production cut through the end of 2023 is not a surprise, given the uncertainty in the market over the impact of the 5 December EU Russia crude oil import ban and the G7 price cap. In addition, the producers group faces downside risk from the potential for weakening global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.”

Editorial

Perfect storm sees May WTI settle in negative territory

21 April 2020

May WTI futures settled at -$37.63 on April 20. Get the latest analysis from Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils.

Featured

Europe’s moonshot moment as it aims for zero net emissions in 2050

12 December 2019

The European Commission plans radical change to cut EU emissions to zero by 2050, with potentially huge implications for energy companies. This and more from Ed Crooks.

Editorial

Taking a closer look at Trump's blueprint for US energy

27 January 2017

Our analysts take an early look at the expected resolution and implications of key policies spanning oils and refining, gas, and coal.

Editorial

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

28 May 2020

Every week our experts come together to explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the sectors we cover. Get your copy of the key takeaways.

Opinion

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

25 November 2024

AI needs data centres, which need power. If AI is a national security priority, then so is electricity. That principle will shape the Trump administration’s policies. Gas-fired plants will be favored, but low-carbon energy could benefit, too.

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Action to achieve Paris climate goals will upend oil and gas prices

Powering China’s data centres

Carbon Capture, Utilization, & Storage Conference 2026

Global olefins: 10 trends to watch as coronavirus reshapes the industry

Carbon removal key to meeting Paris Agreement target

Australasia - Five themes to look out for in 2019

US tariff announcements add to uncertainty

Webinar | Copper Rush: Diversify or go pure play?

Alerts send warnings about the future of power

Re-thinking energy transition supply chains

The fork in the road for Asia’s oil and gas demand

The Biden administration finalises 45V hydrogen tax credit rules

Six factors shaping the lithium market

Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions

Is the price rally in energy and metals sustainable?

What's on CEOs' minds

Major energy exporters race to lead in global hydrogen trade

Predictions for energy and natural resources in 2025

OPEC+ agrees to increase output after tense negotiations

The indispensable OPEC+

Six themes shaping the energy world in 2024

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OPEC agrees 1.5m b/d output cut as coronavirus eats into global demand

OPEC remains key to price recovery through 2040

OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

Perfect storm sees May WTI settle in negative territory

Europe’s moonshot moment as it aims for zero net emissions in 2050

Taking a closer look at Trump's blueprint for US energy

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

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