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Tough second quarter for US chemical companies

13 September 2019

US chemical company earnings for Q2 2019 came under pressure as uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war and a slowing economy affected demand. What do we expect for the rest of 2019? Our analysts Hugh Hartzog and Ashish Chitalia take a closer look at the trends behind the numbers.

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Revisiting the landmark Caspian Sea agreement

06 September 2019

A year since the much-anticipated Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea was signed, how much has changed?

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Who will make money on the second wave of US LNG?

06 September 2019

Commercial structures are evolving as the second wave takes shape, changing the balance of risk and reward for project developers, suppliers and offtakers.

Opinion

Do European utilities still have an appetite for LNG?

03 September 2019

European utilities are re-evaluating their exposure across the gas value chain against the backdrop of the energy transition.

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Notes from URTeC and our views on development cubes and in-basin sand

26 August 2019

Listen to the latest episode of Crude For Thought: Notes from URTeC and our views on development cubes and in-basin sand

Opinion

ONGC outlines 2040 strategic vision

24 August 2019

India's national oil company ONGC has just unveiled its 2040 strategy. Get our latest analysis.

Opinion

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

13 August 2019

We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.

Opinion

How will Russia respond to Europe's changing gas market?

22 July 2019

Changing European gas market dynamics present new challenges and opportunities for Russia, Europe's largest supplier. How can Russia monetise giant gas reserves while mitigating the risks of European decarbonisation and diversification efforts?

Opinion

How to create value through oil and gas acquisitions in the North Sea

15 July 2019

The years between 2012 and 2018 saw frenetic M&A activity in the UK North Sea. Our team of North Sea analysts looked back at the 55 biggest deals announced during that period to learn how value was created.

Opinion

Stepping on the gas: are Asia Pacific governments doing enough?

26 June 2019

Find out which Asia Pacific countries are most attractive to investors as a gas supply crunch looms. And get your copy of the report by Graham Kellas, Senior VP of Global Fiscal Research.

Opinion

Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade

21 June 2019

Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade

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Proceed with caution: exploration’s watchword for 2021

12 January 2021

The twin crises of coronavirus and the oil price crash made 2020 a tumultuous year, but what lies ahead in 2021? Our global exploration analysts highlight their top 5 predictions.

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Exploration under the microscope in 2022

13 December 2021

What lies ahead for oil and gas exploration? As investors and activists ask how the search for new fields squares with the need to accelerate the energy transition, our experts pick out five key themes to look for in 2022.

Opinion

What’s next for Chevron?

17 June 2019

Chevron walked away from its bid for Anadarko, but it is still in an enviable position. What will the Supermajor do next? Analysis by Tom Ellacott.

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Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?

16 April 2019

After an extremely challenging few years, could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the upstream supply chain? Read on to find out more about an industry desperately playing catch up.

Opinion

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

05 March 2019

How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

Opinion

There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

31 January 2019

The second half of 2018 was a very challenging time for refining. This weak commercial performance was due to a whole host of adverse market developments. Are these developments temporary or are they here to stay?

Opinion

5 signs of recovery in Asia Pacific upstream oil and gas

25 January 2019

Will Asia Pacific's upstream sector finally emerge from the downturn in 2019? Angus Rodger and the APAC upstream oil and gas team look at 5 signs of recovery.

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Lens platform: Lens Metals & Mining Assets Valuations

04 March 2024

Analyse and value Copper, Lithium, Aluminum & Nickel mines efficiently. Wood Mackenzie Lens provides data-driven project economics & outlooks.

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Lens platform: Lens Metals & Mining - Interactive Map Layers

04 March 2024

New features in Lens Metals & Mining.

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Lens platform: Lens Metals & Mining Markets Forecast

23 September 2024

With Lens Metals & Mining Markets Forecast, you can gather immediate market insights and conduct robust due diligence before entering a new market.

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Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Asia Pacific

24 February 2025

Lens P&R Asia Pacific combines multi-commodity data, proprietary cost intelligence, asset-level data, unique geospatial capabilities, and market fundamentals to help users evaluate new opportunities, assess risk, and make smarter business decisions.

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Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Europe, Middle East and Africa

24 February 2025

Interconnected power and renewables data to support long-term planning, strategy, and investment due diligence.

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Lens platform: Lens Wind

24 February 2025

Wind energy remains at the forefront of the energy transition, yet persistent execution challenges remain. Our integrated platform providers layers of insight to attract and allocate capital.

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Lens platform: Lens Solar

25 February 2025

Solar remains the forefront renewable technology in the global energy mix as power demand rises across regions. Grow and succeed in the evolving global solar market with Lens Solar.

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Lens platform: Lens Metals & Mining Market Scenarios

19 September 2025

Access to supply, demand, balances and price forecasts outlooks out to 2050 under alternative Energy Transition scenarios.

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Lens platform: Lens LNG Assets Valuations

04 November 2025

Lens LNG Assets Valuations combines valuation modelling, shipping cost calculation and emission analysis capabilities to support strategic planning across your organisation.

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30 July 2025

Connect the dots between interconnection queue challenges and market fundamentals—combining queue analytics with expert price and supply outlooks to reveal how grid access shapes energy market trends.

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24 July 2025

Analyze power market volatility with LMP nodal pricing statistics. Get grid congestion, power prices, storage arbitrage data, and basis nodal trends for smarter energy investments.

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23 June 2025

Compare energy demand, supply, prices and forecasts side by side in Lens Power & Renewables to analyse how sensitivities impact power markets and forecasts.

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Tough second quarter for US chemical companies

Revisiting the landmark Caspian Sea agreement

Who will make money on the second wave of US LNG?

Do European utilities still have an appetite for LNG?

Notes from URTeC and our views on development cubes and in-basin sand

ONGC outlines 2040 strategic vision

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

How will Russia respond to Europe's changing gas market?

How to create value through oil and gas acquisitions in the North Sea

Stepping on the gas: are Asia Pacific governments doing enough?

Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade

Proceed with caution: exploration’s watchword for 2021

Exploration under the microscope in 2022

What’s next for Chevron?

Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

5 signs of recovery in Asia Pacific upstream oil and gas

Lens platform: Lens Metals & Mining Assets Valuations

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