How low-cost US natural gas spurs global LNG opportunities

• 08 August 2019

The US shale revolution in action: as well productivity dramatically rose, the US emerged as the largest gas producer in the world. LNG buyers will benefit.

Can China’s CTO and MTO industries survive the threat of massive steam cracker investment?

• 06 September 2019

In 2019, the total ethylene capacity from CTO/MTO units reached 5.21 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), accounting for 21% of China’s total ethylene capacity. However, CTO and MTO development has slowed due to high methanol prices and environmental controls, as well as the threat from a new wave of steam cracker investment in China.

China’s blue skies need green clouds

• 04 March 2021

Chinese Big Tech is now working towards greener clouds, but it is China’s push for blue skies that is making this happen.

This is not a drill: key lessons from GB power price spikes

• 27 October 2021

The GB power market has been hit hard by a painful combination of high commodity prices, pre-winter levels of availability and low wind output.

As solar cybersecurity becomes critical, industry collaboration and education become vital

• 27 May 2021

This white paper provides insight into one of the world’s largest inverter/ESS manufacturers' (Sungrow) industry-leading cyber security platform through an analysis of both technical features as well as internal/external safeguarding process implementation.

As solar cybersecurity becomes critical, industry collaboration and education become vital

• 27 May 2021

This white paper provides insight into one of the world’s largest inverter/ESS manufacturers' (Sungrow) industry-leading cyber security platform through an analysis of both technical features as well as internal/external safeguarding process implementation.

Asia’s decarbonisation ambition isn’t matching reality

• 07 July 2022

Without action, a disorderly energy transition across Asia Pacific is looming.

US grid seasonal outlook webinars: Key takeaways for NYISO and ISONE

• 20 December 2023

What topics are top of mind for these major electricity grid operators?

What to look out for at this year’s Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2024

• 21 May 2024

A sneak peek at the topics our experts will be breaking down this year

RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

• 04 October 2024

Insights on domestic manufacturing, distributed solar and large loads from one of North America’s largest clean energy events

Uncertainty dominates the 2025 US power outlook

• 11 February 2025

President Trump's energy dominance, looming trade wars and an AI boom reshape this year's US power outlook

What’s next for battery storage products and solutions?

• 11 May 2026

Our expert analysts’ 5 key insights on emerging trends in energy storage

Coal under pressure: navigating volatility in Australia's thermal coal market

• 14 September 2026

Strong prices are supporting producers today, but supply risks, investment decisions and shifting demand patterns could reshape the outlook.

Breaking the speed limit: can US data centre development outpace grid development?

• 21 May 2026

The rise of AI calls for massive data centre development in the US. Grid power to handle the load growth is coming – for those willing to wait – but many are taking a leap with faster, riskier options.

Conversation starters: five energy charts to get you talking

• 11 December 2025

In this month's edition we examine how the US-China rivalry is redrawing the global energy map: America has become the world's hydrocarbon superpower while China controls nearly 90% of refined rare earths. Through five compelling charts, we explore the US LNG turnaround, rare earth monopolies, the UK North Sea's fiscal crisis, Europe's petrochemical exodus east, and AI's power demand growing at 20% annually—revealing which nations will lead the next energy era.

Asset rich, energy poor: maximising Africa’s natural resources to transform the continent

• 20 November 2025

In this month's edition we examine Africa's energy paradox: despite abundant renewable potential, world-class hydrocarbons, and critical minerals, 600 million Africans still lack electricity. We explore how Africa can transform this challenge—maximising solar, wind, gas and mineral resources to deliver energy prosperity, create economic growth, and meet rising demand from 2.5 billion people by 2050.

Every last drop: using AI-powered analysis to find oil-field upside potential

• 18 September 2025

In this edition of Horizons, we discover how existing oil fields could yield 470-1,000 billion additional barrels using proven recovery technologies available today. Learn why this massive upside potential could meet global oil demand through 2050 and beyond at current prices.

Isn’t it ironic? How Europe’s oil refiners could offer a route to scale up green hydrogen

• 21 August 2025

In this edition of Horizons, Wood Mackenzie have identified a potential breakthrough moment for green hydrogen commercialization.

US power struggle: how data centre demand is challenging the electricity market model

• 19 June 2025

This month's Horizons spotlights the urgent need for power industry stakeholders to adapt their strategies to rise to a gargantuan demand challenge that could quickly become a crisis.

The great reopening: what the end of China’s ’zero-Covid’ strategy means for global energy and natural resources.

• 23 March 2023

What the end of China's 'zero Covid' strategy means for global energy and natural resources

Back to the future: the Horizons year in review

• 09 December 2021

We touched on a number of issues this year with our new thought-leadership series. Post-COP26, it's time to review the articles and put them in recent context.

Conditions of use: Using Wood Mackenzie data and information - A brief overview

• 13 February 2020

Using Wood Mackenzie Data A brief overview This brief overview is designed to help employees of our corporate clients, and other permitted users as agreed, ("you") understand how they can use Wood Mackenzie’s information and data contained in its Products and Services. Crucially, it also outlines...

Tariff shockwaves: what trading professionals need to know

• 27 June 2025

Wood Mackenzie investigates how each sector is being affected by recent US tariff policies, and what traders and strategists should be watching.

Europe coal burn report

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PowerRT Japan

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Customer Pricing Model

Stay on top of real-time US wholesale cost changes to make informed retail power pricing decisions.

WindcastIQ

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EPSI Europe

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PowerRT Europe

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CongestionIQ

Leverage our quantifiable predictions about congestion events across the US power grid to develop and strengthen congestion trading and hedging strategies.