Is offshore wind the answer to Japan's declining nuclear power?

• 14 February 2019

The outlook for Japan's offshore wind sector is looking positive as the country’s capacity is projected to reach upwards of 4 gigawatts (GW) in 2028, a 62-fold increase from last year, new research from Wood Mackenzie indicates.

Copper Market and Asset Intelligence

• 19 June 2026

Navigate the copper market with confidence. We track 700+ mines, smelters and refineries- delivering the cost data, supply forecasts and demand analysis you need to make smarter decisions.

Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 March 2022

In 2021 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, putting a unique angle on everything from Covid-19 and COP26 through the recovery of commodity markets and rising geopolitical risk.

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Tough calls for the upstream supply chain in 2021

• 25 January 2021

This will be a defining year for the upstream supply chain, with many service sector companies facing stark decisions about their future direction. Read our predictions and expert analysis in ‘Upstream supply chain: 4 things to look for in 2021’.

Global cleantech supply chain 2026 outlook: half-time report

• 20 July 2026

Halfway through 2026, our experts assess how geopolitical shocks, localisation mandates and shifting technology economics are redrawing the global cleantech supply chain.

Offshore wind sector doubled down on tangible opportunities in 2023

• 31 January 2024

Despite supply chain headwinds and price pressures, the global offshore wind sector saw significant growth in its mature pipeline, as late-stage pipeline mergers & acquisitions, turbine orders, and project financial investment decisions (FIDs) saw record activity in 2023. This has boosted the sector’s momentum into 2024.

2020: the new oil sector supplier crunch bites

• 14 April 2020

The 2020 oil price crash is very different from the 2015 crash. Supply chain leaders will need to consider their contingency plans.

Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes rise

• 20 November 2020

Good news on Covid-19 vaccines points to a rebound next year, but there are still some difficult months ahead

US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250

• 22 March 2018

On Wednesday, 21 March 2018, the US held its region-wide GoM Lease Sale 250, attracting 159 bids from 33 participating companies, with high bids totalling US$124.8 million. The total of high bids represents a modest increase of about US$3 million over last year's August region wide Lease Sale 249 but is still a lacklustre result.

The state of the US energy storage market

• 20 June 2024

Despite tariffs and interconnection issues in the supply chain, the US energy storage market is still seeing record-breaking growth

European gas storage plans for 2023 still stand despite cold snap

• 14 December 2022

Colder temperatures across Europe have increased month-on-month heating demand by 20% in December, but behavioural change in households and services means the amount of gas used in these sectors is 16% lower than previous average consumption patterns for similar temperatures says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

• 07 November 2019

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

Shifting away from China for critical minerals would increase costs and delay the energy transition, warns Wood Mackenzie

• 15 August 2024

As major global economies look to reposition critical minerals supply chains outside China, the resulting inefficiencies could increase the cost of finished goods and delay the energy transition. The world cannot achieve decarbonisation without copper, a crucial component in electrification. Curr...

COP26 oil demand: in the cross hairs of emissions reduction

• 18 August 2021

Our COP26 briefing considers the implications for the oil market and refining industry of a global concerted effort to reduce emissions and limit a temperature rise by 2050 to 2 °C.

Reducing the emissions of US LNG: looking for ways to move the needle

• 01 May 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s Ed Crooks recently highlighted the increased scrutiny placed on the carbon footprint of US LNG by the Biden administration, and the importance of proving the “green” credentials of LNG export projects. Rising awareness of the climate implications of LNG is a rapidly growing globa...

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Supply outlook tightens as OPEC+ prepares to meet

• 01 July 2021

As OPEC+ meets on 1 July, oil prices are supported by tightening oil market fundamentals for the second half of 2021. Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie forecasts total oil demand to rise 5.9 million barrels per day (b/d) year-on-year for 2021.

Optimising national mining policy for sustainable economic growth

• 02 July 2019

Governing and regulating the metals and mining sector is becoming more complex. Governments need to balance an increasingly wide range of interests in order to maximise the long-term benefit of mineral resources. Learn how Wood Mackenzie can help.

Republican control will shift US energy policy away from net zero, but sweeping agenda faces roadblocks

• 18 November 2024

Republican control in the US will move energy policy away from net zero targets, but President-elect Trump’s full agenda will face political and market opposition according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.

Can the EU and US hit EV targets amid supply chain shake up?

• 19 June 2024

We examine whether both markets can meet their production and sales targets for electric vehicles while de-risking supply chains

Non-OPEC decline rates to remain stable until 2020

• 27 September 2017

Through operational excellence programmes and smart spending, operators have managed to maximise production and improve efficiencies, bucking expectations of an increase in decline rates. In fact, non-OPEC decline rates have remained stable since 2015. A new report by Wood Mackenzie, Non-OPEC Decline Rates: Lower for Longer, looks at the factors influencing this stability, how long it can be maintained and the impact future shifting decline rates may have on the oil market.

Major LNG buyers' uncontracted demand to quadruple by 2030

• 13 December 2018

Wood Mackenzie's latest research reveals that uncontracted demand by the world's seven largest LNG buyers could quadruple to 80 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2030.

Energy Pulse: in brief (18 August)

• 18 August 2023

A step forward for Occidental Petroleum’s direct air capture strategy, growing demand for oil, and the rest of the week’s big energy news.

What the Middle East conflict means for oil and LNG

• 03 October 2024

With escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran, the geopolitical risks are high, yet oil, gas, and LNG market responses remain muted. How much production is at risk? What vulnerable infrastructure points could disrupt supply? Why has the price reaction been subdued compared to recent regional flashpoints?

Bulks most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict; rising power prices a key concern

• 15 February 2022

Trade dislocations due to sanctions, high power prices and disruption to production facilities in the conflict zone are three major threats to the metals and mining industry as result of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, says Wood Mackenzie.

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.

Buyers' market as Gulf of Mexico lease sale wraps up

• 20 March 2019

The US Gulf of Mexico region wide Lease Sale 252 was held today, 20 March 2019. The sale attracted 257 bids from 30 companies, with high bids totalling US$244.3 million. An increase of about $66 million (37%) from the last region-wide lease sale in August 2018.

Wood Mackenzie launches first global BESS integrator ranking as battery storage installations reach an all-time high

• 14 July 2026

The global battery energy storage industry reached a major milestone in 2025, surpassing 100 GW of annual installations for the first time. As battery storage becomes critical infrastructure for modern power systems, Wood Mackenzie's first-ever Global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Integrator Comprehensive Ranking finds that buyers are increasingly selecting suppliers based on their ability to deliver across the entire project lifecycle.

Chinese integrators capture 76% of global BESS market as dominance expands

• 30 June 2026

Chinese system integrators continued to dominate the global battery energy storage system (BESS) market in 2025, capturing 76% of global market share, according to “Global energy storage system integrator market share” 2026 by Wood Mackenzie.