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U.S. Adds 11.7 GW of New Solar Capacity in Q3, Third Largest Quarter on Record

09 December 2025

The U.S. solar industry installed 11.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in Q3 2025, marking the industry’s third-largest quarter on record and pushing total installations this year past 30 GW.

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European battery storage deployment expected to grow 45% year-over-year to 16GW in 2025 as German market faces 500 GW connection requests, grid bottlenecks and looming revenue canniblisation

11 December 2025

Europe's battery energy storage system (BESS) market has matured into an increasingly attractive investment destination. Considerable volumes are now being deployed across the continent, totalling 11 GW as of 2024 expected to grow 45% year-over-year to 16GW in 2025, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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Big Beautiful Gulf 1 lease sale shows "targeted" approach in new leasing era

11 December 2025

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concluded the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) on December 10, 2025. The sale attracted just over $300 million in bids, with the number of bids down 37.8% compared to the most recent lease sale 261.

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JA Solar and Trinasolar jointly claim top spot in global solar module manufacturing ranking amid $2.2 billion industry slump

19 December 2025

JA Solar and Trinasolar have jointly claimed the top rank in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking for the first half of 2025, with scores of 91.7 and 91.6, respectively. This ranking evaluates 38 manufacturers of crystalline silicon modules and highlights a growing operational and financial divide within the industry. Leading companies are focusing on technology, utilisation, and geographic diversification to navigate the ongoing oversupply challenge.

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US expected to install over 7 GW of wind capacity in 2025, 36% more than 2024

18 December 2025

The U.S. is expected to add more than 7 gigawatts (GW) of wind installations in 2025, a 36% increase over the previous year, and the five-year outlook remains unchanged quarter-over-quarter from previous forecast.

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What the Venezuela regime change means for oil production, crude and product markets

06 January 2026

The removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela's presidency and his transfer to US custody creates near-term downside risk for oil prices. Longer-term upstream investment faces significant uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.

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Wood Mackenzie estimates that energy costs across all European industrial sectors could fall by €39 billion by 2032

15 January 2026

A wave of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply could reverse a decade of European industrial decline, cutting annual energy costs by €39 billion by 2032 and delivering cumulative savings of €180 billion, equivalent to 1% of EU’s current GDP according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report.

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Venezuela's oil reform addresses key issues, but investment outlook remains uncertain, says Wood Mackenzie

30 January 2026

In response to Venezuela's National Assembly approval of the Partial Reform Law of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law (Reform Law), Graham Kellas, SVP Global Fiscal Research for Wood Mackenzie, said, "This reform is an important first step, but there is a long way to go before we will see the large-scale private company investment that is desired."

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The cost of capital discipline: Big Oil faces production cliff edge

26 February 2026

Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals 30 of the world's largest oil and gas companies face a combined 22 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) production shortfall by 2040 to maintain their market share of oil and gas demand. The group collectively produces around 50 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, meeting close to 30% of global demand. But the latest report from Wood Mackenzie expects production from current commercial projects for these 30 companies to fall nearly 40% between 2025 and 2040.

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Wood Mackenzie powers Puerto Rico domestic violence shelter with solar, energy storage

10 March 2026

Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in energy research, data and consultancy, in partnership with nonprofit Let's Share the Sun Foundation, has announced their latest project dedicated to bringing solar power to underserved communities. Together, with other donors, they have funded installation of a solar power and energy storage system at a critical shelter serving women and children fleeing domestic violence in Puerto Rico.

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U.S. adds 43 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, marking fifth straight year as top source of new power

10 March 2026

The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, remaining the dominant source of new capacity added to the grid for the fifth consecutive year. Solar and energy storage represent 79% of new capacity installed in the first year of the Trump Administration.

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Middle East conflict could force up to 6.0 million b/d crude run cuts across Asia, says Wood Mackenzie

11 March 2026

If the Straits of Hormuz remain closed, Asian refineries could be forced to cut crude runs by approximately 6.0 million barrels per day (b/d) in April 2026 compared with pre-conflict forecasts, under a worst-case scenario in which existing emergency stockpiles are not used, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis.

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Vaca Muerta requires US$22 billion and 1,000 new wells to meet export targets

11 March 2026

Vaca Muerta operators will need to deploy an estimated US$22 billion in additional capital expenditure by 2032 to meet planned export capacity targets. The operators must also drill approximately 1,000 more wells, according to Wood Mackenzie's report “A new chapter for Vaca Muerta.”

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Strait of Hormuz closure threatens South Asia LNG supply

11 March 2026

South Asia’s LNG market faces a major supply shock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with regional demand expected to be 2–3 million tonnes (Mt) lower through Q3 2026, compared to pre-crisis projections, as countries struggle to replace disrupted Qatari supplies, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie that considers a scenario of two months’ supply disruption.

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Middle East conflict drives European power price volatility as gas disruption removes 1.5 Mt LNG weekly from global markets

12 March 2026

Gas supply disruption from the Middle East conflict will drive sustained volatility in European power markets, with TTF prices above €50/MWh passing through to electricity prices across major markets, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis published today.

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GoA BBG2 lease sale spending down 85% compared to BBG1, but strategic trends continue

12 March 2026

Intense competition emerges for four adjacent Green Canyon blocks with limited exploration history Reduced 12.5% royalty rate under Big Beautiful Gulf programme supports stronger economics ahead of August rebound

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Wood Mackenzie Cross-Sector Analysis Finds EU Industrial Accelerator Act Lacks Binding Force to Achieve 20% Manufacturing GDP Target by 2035

17 March 2026

Wood Mackenzie's cross-sector analysis found the European Union's Industrial Accelerator Act will likely stem the pace of industrial decline but lacks the comprehensiveness and binding force required to achieve its stated goal of increasing manufacturing to 20% of EU GDP by 2035.

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Middle East conflict accelerates nuclear expansion in Japan and South Korea

18 March 2026

Middle East conflict is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of power planning in Japan and South Korea, with coal generation providing a significant near-term buffer. During the current shoulder season, coal fleets could offset up to 70% of gas-fired generation in Japan and more than 100% in South Korea of the same season last year, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. While both markets remain relatively insulated from immediate fuel supply disruption, the crisis is accelerating structural shifts toward nuclear expansion, slower coal retirements and the localisation of clean energy supply chains.

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Ras Laffan attacks fundamentally reshape global LNG outlook as recovery timeline likely significantly extended

19 March 2026

Missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused extensive damage including fires. This fundamentally alters the global gas market outlook, according to Wood Mackenzie. Initial expectations of a two-month disruption are now likely to be exceeded.

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Middle East conflict to have limited near-term impact on Southeast Asia power markets, but raises long-term energy security risks

24 March 2026

Southeast Asia’s power markets are showing resilience to the ongoing Middle East conflict, but the crisis is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of long-term power planning across the region. While regulated pricing and long-term LNG contracts are expected to shield most markets from severe near-term price shocks, the disruption is likely to accelerate a reassessment of generation strategies, according to the latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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2025 U.S. energy storage installations set new record, surpass 2024 by 52%

24 March 2026

The U.S. energy storage market hit a record 18.9 gigawatts of battery energy storage system installations in 2025, a 52% increase over 2024, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report.

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Wood Mackenzie partners with Special Olympics Asia Pacific to tackle gender gap in sport

31 March 2026

Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the energy and natural resources landscape, today hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Special Olympics Asia Pacific (SOAP), titled “Women & Girls Rising Through Sport.”

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Middle East conflict puts up to 3.5 million tonnes of aluminium output at risk

01 April 2026

The ongoing Middle East conflict is triggering a critical supply crisis in the global aluminium market, with disruptions potentially removing 3–3.5 million tonnes (Mt) of output in 2026.

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Middle East oil and gas recovery faces months-long process despite ceasefire

08 April 2026

The 11 million b/d of upstream production currently shut-in across the Middle East can only be restored when export logistics normalise.

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Europe and Asia's response to 60% Middle East crude export collapse reshapes global energy trade

14 April 2026

Middle East crude exports collapsed nearly 60% between early February and early March 2026, falling from 18.7 million barrels per day (bpd) to 5.9 million bpd as the Strait of Hormuz faced paralysis, according to Wood Mackenzie's VesselTracker. This disruption has triggered an unprecedented global energy realignment, with Europe importing record North American crude and refined products while simultaneously exporting surplus gasoline and fuel oil (FO) to Asia.

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US community solar surpasses 10 GW milestone in 2025 despite tightening market conditions, according to Wood Mackenzie

15 April 2026

Expected national growth to be 12% in 2026; Subscriber acquisition costs decline 12% on average in 2025; community-scale solar potential exceeds 12 GW through 2030 The US community solar sector reached a historic milestone in late 2025, officially surpassing 10 gigawatts (GWdc) of cumulative na...

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Major oil companies increase high-impact exploration investment to address 300-billion-barrel supply gap and energy security priorities by 2050

23 April 2026

The world's 30 largest exploration and production companies face production declines averaging nearly 40% between 2025 and 2040. These declines are driving renewed investment in ultra-deepwater frontier exploration as countries seek supply diversification and strategic energy security, according to analysis published today by Wood Mackenzie.

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US data center electrical equipment market surges to $65B, reshaping industry dynamics

28 April 2026

The US data center electrical equipment market is projected to surge from $20 billion to $65 billion by 2030, with data centers capturing up to 40% of the total US electrical equipment market under accelerated scenarios—a dramatic rise from just under 2% in 2020.

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Australia's power market shows resilience amid Iran crisis as renewable energy transition delivers energy security dividend

29 April 2026

Australia’s electricity sector is showing significantly greater resilience to global energy shocks compared to the 2022 crisis, despite escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran driving sharp increases in global fuel prices, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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Southeast Asia’s new wave of deepwater gas projects

04 May 2026

Southeast Asia is entering a critical second wave of deepwater gas development targeting 28 trillion cubic feet of resources across Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. However, delivering these projects won’t be easy. Our models suggest these projects have fragile economics, with many delivering less than 15% internal rates of return (IRR). As a result, operators face narrow margins for execution error as they race to deliver over US$20 billion of new infrastructure and supply by 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie estimates.

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U.S. Adds 11.7 GW of New Solar Capacity in Q3, Third Largest Quarter on Record

European battery storage deployment expected to grow 45% year-over-year to 16GW in 2025 as German market faces 500 GW connection requests, grid bottlenecks and looming revenue canniblisation

Big Beautiful Gulf 1 lease sale shows "targeted" approach in new leasing era

JA Solar and Trinasolar jointly claim top spot in global solar module manufacturing ranking amid $2.2 billion industry slump

US expected to install over 7 GW of wind capacity in 2025, 36% more than 2024

What the Venezuela regime change means for oil production, crude and product markets

Wood Mackenzie estimates that energy costs across all European industrial sectors could fall by €39 billion by 2032

Venezuela's oil reform addresses key issues, but investment outlook remains uncertain, says Wood Mackenzie

The cost of capital discipline: Big Oil faces production cliff edge

Wood Mackenzie powers Puerto Rico domestic violence shelter with solar, energy storage

U.S. adds 43 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, marking fifth straight year as top source of new power

Middle East conflict could force up to 6.0 million b/d crude run cuts across Asia, says Wood Mackenzie

Vaca Muerta requires US$22 billion and 1,000 new wells to meet export targets

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens South Asia LNG supply

Middle East conflict drives European power price volatility as gas disruption removes 1.5 Mt LNG weekly from global markets

GoA BBG2 lease sale spending down 85% compared to BBG1, but strategic trends continue

Wood Mackenzie Cross-Sector Analysis Finds EU Industrial Accelerator Act Lacks Binding Force to Achieve 20% Manufacturing GDP Target by 2035

Middle East conflict accelerates nuclear expansion in Japan and South Korea

Ras Laffan attacks fundamentally reshape global LNG outlook as recovery timeline likely significantly extended

Middle East conflict to have limited near-term impact on Southeast Asia power markets, but raises long-term energy security risks

2025 U.S. energy storage installations set new record, surpass 2024 by 52%

Wood Mackenzie partners with Special Olympics Asia Pacific to tackle gender gap in sport

Middle East conflict puts up to 3.5 million tonnes of aluminium output at risk

Middle East oil and gas recovery faces months-long process despite ceasefire

Europe and Asia's response to 60% Middle East crude export collapse reshapes global energy trade

US community solar surpasses 10 GW milestone in 2025 despite tightening market conditions, according to Wood Mackenzie

Major oil companies increase high-impact exploration investment to address 300-billion-barrel supply gap and energy security priorities by 2050

US data center electrical equipment market surges to $65B, reshaping industry dynamics

Australia's power market shows resilience amid Iran crisis as renewable energy transition delivers energy security dividend

Southeast Asia’s new wave of deepwater gas projects

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