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Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

16 September 2020

Current low gas prices are supporting demand growth in the sector and encouraging pro-gas policies and infrastructure developments

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Asian buyers stay cool as US LNG hit by the deep freeze

24 February 2021

So, when freezing conditions hit the southern US last week, resulting in feedgas into LNG plants collapsing from above 10 bcfd to just below 2 bcfd, and with some Texas price markers soaring north of US$400/mmbtu, anxiety levels should have been rising.

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Gas and LNG: why 2021 will be a defining year

14 January 2021

The year ahead will shape the role of gas in the energy transition. Read our predictions for the top five global trends for gas and LNG, and how they could play out in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.

Opinion

China-US relations, tech wars and climate change

26 January 2021

When President Xi Jinping spoke of the risks of ‘tech wars’ at the World Economic Forum’s virtual Davos Agenda event on Monday, there was little doubt who he was aiming at. At a White House briefing later that day, press secretary Jen Psaki stated that “Technology is of course at the centre of US-China competition.”

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Myanmar’s woes increase

15 April 2021

Less than six years after the National League for Democracy won a landslide election victory after more than half a century of military rule, the country’s generals are once again in control. Already hundreds of civilians have been killed protesting the February 1 coup, leading to international condemnation and the imposition of economic sanctions by many western governments.

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Europe becomes a battleground for global LNG price formation

27 May 2021

Unprecedented market dynamics in Europe are turbo-charging an LNG price recovery, with TTF currently trading close to US$9/mmbtu. What does this mean for global prices?

Opinion

Eni and bp get up close and personal in Angola

09 June 2021

Using our Lens platform, we've analysed the potential joint venture between Eni and bp in Angola

Opinion

China becomes the world’s largest LNG market

16 June 2021

With Japan’s LNG demand in long-term structural decline, China will this year become the world’s largest LNG market.

Opinion

China’s economic power surge

07 July 2021

China's National Bureau of Statistics could never be accused of hyperbole. With its recent data release showing China achieved record Q1 economic growth of just over 18% year-on-year, the bureau announced that "the national economy made a good start" to 2021.

Opinion

Can Asia avert a gas supply crisis?

23 November 2021

Driven by coal-to-gas switching and a need to underpin renewables generation, Asian gas demand will almost double by 2050. We examine the boom with Lens.

Opinion

2022 – cheerful or fearful?

16 December 2021

After another rollercoaster year that trampled on predictions, the annual APAC Energy Buzz ‘cheerful or fearful’ outlook is back.

Opinion

Why a carbon-neutral Winter Olympics matters to China

10 February 2022

There is little doubt the Beijing 2022 organisers have gone to great lengths to achieve carbon neutrality, but does it actually matter?

Opinion

China’s net-zero target could dent Russia’s export ambition

03 March 2022

China is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Could Russia’s ambition to rotate the direction of its energy exports through 180 degrees flounder on China’s decarbonisation?

Opinion

LNG: seismic shifts as Russia/Ukraine conflict makes waves

22 August 2022

LNG is plugging the Russian gas supply gap. Prices are volatile; buyers are rushing to secure long-term deals.

Opinion

Asian LNG demand can’t be taken for granted

15 September 2022

Where in Asia is demand at greatest risk, can suppliers still count on Asian LNG demand recovery, and what do Asian buyers really want from suppliers amidst the current crisis?

Opinion

Third wave US LNG: a $100 billion opportunity

22 February 2023

A new wave of projects could add 70-190 mmtpa of capacity by 2030 and make the US the world’s largest LNG supplier by some margin.

Opinion

Can Africa help solve Europe’s gas supply crunch?

18 April 2023

Europe needs gas, and Africa has plenty of it – but planned exports are fraught with risk

Opinion

Will India’s new regulations release pressure on LNG?

04 September 2023

Recent gas regulatory and policy changes should increase overall gas demand and improve LNG attractiveness at higher spot prices.

Opinion

Floating LNG is back in vogue

31 August 2023

Lower costs and increased demand for quick-to-market LNG supply has made floating LNG an attractive proposition again

Opinion

China’s regas capacity is on the rise – but low utilisation persists

04 September 2023

China’s regas terminals have progressed fast recently, supporting supply diversification. But low utilisation rates are challenging business models

Opinion

Three key takeaways from Europe Gas and Power Markets Short-Term Outlook Q3 2023

27 September 2023

European gas prices will remain volatile through the winter, but low gas demand could see 20% European gas price fall in summer 2024 compared to the current forward market.

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Empowering energy security and sustainability

03 October 2023

Explore the pivotal role of LNG in global energy security & sustainable progress toward net-zero emissions through our new partnered reports.

Opinion

Biden’s pause on US LNG export approvals: four questions answered

01 February 2024

The implications of the Biden administration's pause on US LNG export approvals

Opinion

Cold weather impacts on US natural gas

28 February 2024

A round up of the impact of severe cold weather on the US LNG market so far in 2024

News Release

2-degree pathway could cut upstream gas investments by 65%

12 November 2020

A world on a 2-degree pathway could significantly reduce upstream gas investments by 65% through to 2040, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Portfolio resilience and sustainability at the core of corporate concerns

20 October 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s 2020 Energy and Commodities Summit Asia Pacific edition kickstarted yesterday. Experts shared their views on how the energy sector is changing in light of the oil price crash, Covid-19 and the latest carbon-neutrality trends.

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India’s new deepwater supply could face pressure from low spot LNG prices

21 July 2020

India’s new deepwater gas production could be under pressure from low spot LNG prices, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Argentina weighs new price subsidy, but freezes gas tariffs

25 June 2020

Gas pricing and market regulation are again under discussion in Argentina. The coronavirus pandemic has weakened an already vulnerable economy, with the impact felt in the gas market. To maintain low gas prices for end-users, the new administration has imposed a tariff freeze until the end of 2020.

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Shell 'to be net-zero company by 2050'

16 April 2020

Commenting after Shell announced its intention to become net-zero company by 2050, Luke Parker, vice president, corporate analysis, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “This is an evolution of the net carbon footprint ambition that Shell unveiled in November 2017.

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JCC-indexed LNG contracts could lose US$15 billion value post IMO 2020

21 November 2019

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report reveals that LNG sellers with contracts linked to JCC (Japan Crude Cocktail) could lose some US$15 billion in unearned revenues. This is a result of the IMO 2020 regulation limiting sulphur content of marine fuels to up to 0.5%, which directly affects the price of sour crudes such as those composing the JCC mix. The IMO 2020 kicks in on 1st January 2020.

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Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

Asian buyers stay cool as US LNG hit by the deep freeze

Gas and LNG: why 2021 will be a defining year

China-US relations, tech wars and climate change

Myanmar’s woes increase

Europe becomes a battleground for global LNG price formation

Eni and bp get up close and personal in Angola

China becomes the world’s largest LNG market

China’s economic power surge

Can Asia avert a gas supply crisis?

2022 – cheerful or fearful?

Why a carbon-neutral Winter Olympics matters to China

China’s net-zero target could dent Russia’s export ambition

LNG: seismic shifts as Russia/Ukraine conflict makes waves

Asian LNG demand can’t be taken for granted

Third wave US LNG: a $100 billion opportunity

Can Africa help solve Europe’s gas supply crunch?

Will India’s new regulations release pressure on LNG?

Floating LNG is back in vogue

China’s regas capacity is on the rise – but low utilisation persists

Three key takeaways from Europe Gas and Power Markets Short-Term Outlook Q3 2023

Empowering energy security and sustainability

Biden’s pause on US LNG export approvals: four questions answered

Cold weather impacts on US natural gas

2-degree pathway could cut upstream gas investments by 65%

Portfolio resilience and sustainability at the core of corporate concerns

India’s new deepwater supply could face pressure from low spot LNG prices

Argentina weighs new price subsidy, but freezes gas tariffs

Shell 'to be net-zero company by 2050'

JCC-indexed LNG contracts could lose US$15 billion value post IMO 2020

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