• Opinion

  Unlocking value through refinery-chemical integration

  • 28 octubre 2019

  Refiners are increasingly turning to chemicals production. But how much value does integration add? We take a closer look at the recent acquisition of Wuhan refinery by SK-Global Chemical and Sinopec to better understand the economics.

• Opinion

  What do falling gas prices mean for Australia’s east coast gas market?

  • 18 octubre 2019

  International gas and LNG prices have collapsed. For most of 2019, the global market has seen improving gas supply and intense supplier competition result in lower prices. What does this mean for Australia's east coast gas market?

• Opinion

  Go for gold: increased exploration is vital for future supply

  • 25 octubre 2019

  Gold is back in the spotlight, but the resurgent price highlights a challenge. Insufficient exploration spend has left gold reserves significantly depleted – but three factors could help to avert a fall in supply.

• Opinion

  Oil is 100 but there’s no party

  • 30 septiembre 2019

  In 2019, annual average global oil demand will exceed 100 million barrels per day (b/d). Alan Gelder reflects on the past, present and future of the global oil industry as it struggles to halt climate change.

• Opinion

  What’s behind the metallurgical coal price plunge – and what lies ahead?

  • 15 octubre 2019

  As spot prices fall to multi-year lows we look at four key drivers, from port restrictions to the US-China trade dispute.

• Opinion

  ExxonMobil kicks off its US$15 billion disposals programme

  • 07 octubre 2019

  Tom Ellacott and Max Petrov share their thoughts on ExxonMobil’s Norway exit and the wider implications for the company.

• Opinion

  Is China’s gas market having a wobble?

  • 08 octubre 2019

  There’s no doubt the global LNG market needs China; it’s that simple. With some 165 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of new supply expected to take final investment decision between 2018 and 2021 and US$240 billion of investment required to bring this online, much attention is focused on how much China can consume.

• Opinion

  Kazakhstan gas stretched by commitments to China

  • 30 septiembre 2019

  Kazakhstan's gas sector is coming of age. But can it deliver on its export commitments to China?

• Opinion

  What the BP-Hilcorp deal means for Alaska

  • 05 septiembre 2019

  Upstream analysts Rowena Gunn and Mark Oberstoetter discuss the latest happenings in Alaska's oil & gas industry and what Hilcorp's $5.6 billion acquisition of BP's assets will mean for the State.

• Opinion

  What do the Saudi attacks mean for Asia?

  • 20 septiembre 2019

  September 14 drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil and gas infrastructure at Abqaiq and Khurais highlighted the vulnerability of Asia's oil markets to an attack on facilities in the Middle East. Analysis from Gavin Thompson.

• Opinion

  China is driving e-bus demand – will the US and EU get on board?

  • 18 septiembre 2019

  With 400,000 electric buses and rising, China leads the way. But e-bus growth is poised to accelerate in the US and Europe.

• Opinion

  Haynesville Shale is back and better than ever

  • 18 septiembre 2019

  In this week's episode of the Crude for Thought podcast, senior unconventionals researcher Nathan Nemeth joins to discuss Haynesville Shale.

• Opinion

  The impact of the second wave of US LNG

  • 14 agosto 2019

  The first wave of US LNG projects was a game-changer, putting it on a course to be the world's third largest LNG producer after Australia and Qatar by 2020.

• Opinion

  A call to action to the global energy industry

  • 02 agosto 2019

  Wood Mackenzie President Neal Anderson introduces our 2019 Energy Transition Outlook and examines why the energy mix is not changing nearly as quickly as the world needs it to.

• Opinion

  Refiners weigh their options as energy transition gains pace

  • 25 julio 2019

  When will the oil majors divest their existing assets and for what price?

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Boom time

  • 06 febrero 2023

  On this month’s Horizons Live, we discuss what the Inflation Reduction Act means for US renewables manufacturers.

• Opinion

  Debut of the first EU carbon border tax

  • 30 enero 2023

  In December, 2022, the EU reached a provisional agreement on a first-of-its-kind Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Scraping the barrel

  • 07 marzo 2023

  On this Horizons Live replay, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, is joined by Andrew Latham, Vice President, Energy Research and Ann-Louise Hittle, Head of Macro Oils to discuss whether the world is running out of high-quality oil and gas.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Fuelling change

  • 12 mayo 2023

  Our experts discuss and explore the catalysts that could shift the risk reward balance in favour of low carbon growth.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Stick or twist

  • 27 junio 2023

  Watch the Horizons Live replay as our panelists Gavin Thompson, Giles Farrer, Murray Douglas, and Mariana Santos Moreira delve into this topic.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind

  • 11 septiembre 2023

  Our panel explored a critical juncture for offshore wind. The sector is navigating challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. And a larger issue lies ahead – ramping up the supply chain to meet developer and government objectives.

• Opinion

  Learnings from RE+: A sunny outlook for US solar and storage

  • 05 octubre 2023

  The Inflation Reduction Act has given a boost to key renewables segments, and their future is looking bright. Our solar and storage experts recap some of the biggest takeaways from RE+ 2023

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: metalmorphosis

  • 09 noviembre 2023

  This month's Horizons Live explored the scale of the iron and steel industry's carbon problem, and the tectonic shift that now lies ahead.

• Opinion

  Asia Pacific corporations hungry for green energy power up for energy transition

  • 22 noviembre 2023

  Corporate power purchase agreements for renewables are setting new records in 2023 as costs fall and green energy takes off

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Mission invisible

  • 05 diciembre 2023

  On this Horizons Live replay, we look at the scale of the oil and gas industry’s methane challenge, how technological improvements can help and what companies and governments must do to resolve it.

• Opinion

  Elevated subsidies enable offshore wind to end 2023 on a high note

  • 22 diciembre 2023

  Ørsted's final investment decision on the Hornsea 3 project reveals the intricate dynamics of competitive tenders, pricing strategies, and regulatory advantages, showcasing how higher subsidies is shaping the success of offshore wind projects and emphasising the pivotal role of policy in overcoming industry challenges and fostering renewable energy growth.

• Opinion

  Tiny drops create mighty oceans: how distributed solar keeps the Puerto Rico grid afloat

  • 12 marzo 2024

  Rooftop solar and storage will continue to grow in Puerto Rico, and many more people will benefit from clean energy, energy security, and resiliency against natural disasters

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Over the rainbow

  • 12 marzo 2024

  On this Horizons Live, our panel dive into the hydrogen rainbow and explore carbon emissions insights focusing on colour to project-level carbon intensity for companies crafting strategies.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Bio-liquid gold

  • 02 septiembre 2022

  Watch on demand as we answer questions about biofuel circularity and how it could unlock the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Pedal to the metal

  • 04 octubre 2022

  Watch on demand as our panel answers questions on the challenges facing the steel industry from the growing supply demand to the collective global goal of achieving net zero by 2050.