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.”

How uncertainty will define the oil market in 2021

• 28 January 2021

Covid-19 and the oil price crash sent shockwaves through the oil market in 2020. How will continuing uncertainty affect global demand, supply and refining in 2021?

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.

Electric vans on the brink of a commercial breakthrough

• 16 April 2021

There is a dispute over whether the US Postal Service should buy EVs, but the private sector is pressing ahead with orders.

Australia-China relations continue to sour

• 13 May 2021

With China buying around a third of everything Australia exports on a value basis, the downward spiral in Sino-Australian diplomatic relations is clearly of concern.

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

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.

Will India set a net zero target?

• 24 June 2021

As COP26 approaches, pressure on India to commit to net zero is increasing. Global action on climate change is firmly at the top of the political agenda.

What lies beneath: why Middle East upstream resources are so advantaged

• 05 July 2021

With future oil and gas demand highly uncertain, advantaged resources with the lowest costs, lowest carbon emissions and best economics stand the greatest chance of being commercialised. The Middle East won the geological lottery, but how does it fare on other fronts?

Women in energy

• 23 July 2020

We showcase research and analysis from some of our most accomplished and influential women in energy and natural resources. Meet some of the many outstanding women we're proud to work with – and explore their latest thinking.

US shale gas is back: new demand signals underpin upstream opportunity

• 09 October 2025

Which companies and areas are best positioned to capitalise on a structural shift in US gas demand?

Crude Trade Service

Get a global view of future crude trade and accurately assess how market events affect crude supply, demand, trade and crude price differentials.

Oil

• 16 November 2020

Stay ahead of the oil market with our real-time, proprietary data collected by patented monitoring technology.

Walking Japan’s energy tightrope

• 06 February 2025

Japan’s new energy plan reshapes its path to net zero, balancing nuclear, renewables and LNG for a secure energy future.

Future energy: biomethane’s time has come

• 17 October 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.

Three factors driving US liquids production to new heights

• 05 September 2024

Our US upstream team identify three drivers of the US’ ascent to the top of the global supply league table and why it’s now the main growth engine for three of the four largest Majors.

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

• 27 June 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing in energy, dominating discussions at all levels in companies, banks, investment funds and governments. Prakash Sharma and I asked WoodMac’s experts what role AI might play in the energy and resources sectors and where the greatest opportunities and risks are.

Rebooting Asia’s energy transition

• 16 May 2024

Last week in Singapore, sector leaders, including CEOs, took to the stage for Wood Mackenzie’s 6th APAC Energy and Natural Resources Summit. The theme was ‘Rebooting Asia’s energy transition’.

How and why big oil is strengthening its oil and gas exposure

• 25 April 2024

Big oil is doubling down on oil and gas. Discover the reasons and implications in our latest Edge article.

Building an energy superpower

• 15 February 2024

How India fuels its future growth

Diverging views on the role of gas in the energy transition

• 01 February 2024

Comparing Wood Mackenzie’s Net Zero 2050 scenario to the IEA NZE

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

• 25 January 2024

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

COP28 preview: five things to look for

• 23 November 2023

Paris reset or Groundhog Day?

WoodMac’s Gas, LNG & Future of Energy conference – five key takeaways

• 17 November 2023

Wood Mackenzie hosted its first Global Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference featuring keynote speakers from across the industry. These are our five key takeaways from the event.

Building LNG’s resilience through turbulent times

• 02 November 2023

Larger and more diversified portfolios are best placed to navigate through volatility

How NOCs compare with IOCs on energy transition strategy

• 12 October 2023

There’s more than one route to resilience and sustainability

Making Australia an energy transition leader

• 03 August 2023

Investment barriers still to be tackled

Does the bull market in oil rigs signal a slower transition?

• 08 June 2023

Deepwater hot spots drive up demand for drilling

Should IOCs invest more in upstream?

• 28 April 2023

This week's Edge asks, should IOCs invest more in upstream?

Is there more upside for oil prices in 2023?

• 13 April 2023

OPEC+ output cuts hasten market tightening