Overcapacity puts pressure on polypropylene markets

• 11 8月 2022

How can the industry prepare for the cycle, and which polypropylene producers are best placed to withstand the market’s peaks and troughs?

Can chemical recycling close the plastic loop?

• 14 6月 2022

Only certain types of plastic can be handled by existing mechanical processes. Could emerging technology such as feedstock recycling, chemical depolymerisation and solvent purification offer a solution?

Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 3月 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.

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

• 25 2月 2022

The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

The polyester chain in 2022 and beyond

• 03 2月 2022

Key themes to watch for the polyester chain, from growing overcapacity to prices, margins and supply chain woes – and the quest for greater sustainability.

From high energy costs to the materials transition: five themes shaping the future of petrochemicals

• 02 11月 2022

A recap of the hottest topics of discussion at EPCA 2022

Can legislation unlock a circular plastics economy?

• 12 10月 2022

Clear and robust legislation is vital if the fragmented plastics economy is to find a sustainable pathway – the UN treaty on plastic pollution will play a central role.

How will a global slowdown impact chemicals markets?

• 26 9月 2022

A strong correlation between GDP and plastics demand growth means that macroeconomic conditions have a significant impact on the chemicals industry.

China’s solar growth sends module prices plummeting

• 05 4月 2024

Excess capacity has sent solar panel prices tumbling. In the early 2010s, the stretch goal was to get the cost down to 50c a watt. Now they are selling in China for just 11c. That is great for solar deployment, but less good for manufacturers.

Ethylene: global carbon contributor

• 09 4月 2024

The ethylene industry is tackling emissions through a raft of new carbon-cutting measures. These bring promise, but also considerable challenges, as some regions face the fall-out of their carbon pricing policies

Low-carbon tech: is geothermal close to a breakthrough?

• 25 1月 2024

Is geothermal tech on the brink of a breakthrough? Explore the potential of next-gen geothermal in The Edge's latest article.

Low-carbon tech: can direct air capture rise to the challenge?

• 18 1月 2024

Like many emerging low-carbon technologies, DAC is expensive today (and tiny, under 0.05 Mtpa capacity worldwide) but could become a big deal in time.

Chemical Asset Benchmarking

• 07 9月 2020

Gain a detailed, comprehensive view of petrochemical assets globally for informed industry benchmarking and valuations.

North America Crude Markets Service

Invaluable North American crude oil value chain coverage with short and long-term outlooks giving you broad value chain coverage with weekly updates to keep you informed of market fundamental drivers.

Part 5: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 22 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 4: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 15 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 3: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 08 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 2: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 02 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Polymer demand scenarios: a little more conversation, a little less plastic

• 31 10月 2023

We analysed a scenario which studied the impact of drivers that could accelerate sustainability initiatives on polymer demand compared to Wood Mackenzie’s base case long-term outlook using our proprietary Materials Application Platform.

Part 1: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 26 10月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Will international shipping be net zero by 2050?

• 23 10月 2023

Upgraded decarbonisation targets present a huge challenge for marine fuels

Refined Products Wholesale & Retail Markets Services

Wood Mackenzie provides a comprehensive view of the fuels market and its future evolution, as well as clarity of the short- and long-term oil product markets.

Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

• 10 12月 2024

More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that?

Oils & chemicals: 5 things to watch for in 2025

• 11 12月 2024

Our view of the year ahead, including the impact of Trump's re-election on our oil price forecast, a look at refining margins, ethylene capacity and China's overcapacity affects downstream chemicals markets.

Future energy: biomethane’s time has come

• 17 10月 2024

Investment in the nascent biomethane sector, also known as renewable natural gas (RNG), is picking up, including large-scale M&A as Big Oil and manufacturers build positions. Simon asked Kateryna Filippenko, who leads our new Biomethane/RNG service, how she sees the market developing.

Full steam ahead: the changing outlook for global marine fuels to 2050

• 20 8月 2024

Global maritime trade set to grow by more than 40% by mid-century.

The roadmap to recycling polyolefins

• 13 8月 2024

The future of polyolefin recycling hinges on innovations in waste management systems and a new kind of value chain.

Can private value chains boost polyolefin recycling?

• 02 8月 2024

Major players are best placed to form partnerships across industries and bridge the yawning supply gap.

How do integrated companies position themselves in the changing downstream landscape?

• 05 6月 2024

We benchmark 17 integrated IOCs and NOCs in our coverage using our proprietary downstream analysis in our Corporate Strategy and Analytics Service.

Which global steam crackers are at most risk of closure?

• 16 5月 2024

With ethylene producers facing multiple headwinds, we benchmark facilities to see which plants are under threat