Asia’s LNG pain is Europe’s gain - for now

• 07 April 2022

“It’s not easy, but it’s feasible” was the verdict of EU climate chief Frans Timmermans as the bloc announced its ambitious goal of reducing imports of Russian gas by around two thirds this year. With this implying something in the order of 100 bcm of supply, we do not share Mr Timmermans’ optimism.

Wood Mackenzie and Ball Corporation introduce new tool that tracks global LNG liquefaction train statuses in near real-time

• 13 July 2022

Wood Mackenzie, Inc. a Verisk business (NASDAQ:VRSK), and Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced the launch of Global LNG Liquefaction Monitoring – the first product arising from their strategic agreement to accelerate the development of advanced analytics for energy markets.

Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 March 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.

US greenhouse gas emissions are falling, but not fast enough

• 20 January 2023

Rise in emissions in 2022 likely to be short-lived, but the long-term trend is for only gradual decline.

Webinar | US Solar | A look ahead across the investible landscape

• 02 May 2023

Join our solar experts for a dive into the industry and discover what investment opportunities lie ahead with the industry expected to grow 5x over the next decade.

Permitting reform plans raise hopes for accelerated investment in US infrastructure

• 06 August 2024

Senator Joe Manchin is facing one last job before leaving Congress: passing legislation that could transform the outlook for energy investment in the US. His permitting reform bill aims to realise the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Canada’s oil export future: what’s next?

• 28 February 2025

Discover how shifting U.S. tariffs could reshape Canada’s oil export strategy. Watch the video to uncover the most viable routes and their economic impact.

Gas & LNG

• 06 September 2022

Gas & LNG industry analysis, supported by robust data offerings, thorough research, and comprehensive consulting services.

Oil demand faces downside risks; supply shortage not anticipated in 2022 with lots to watch out for

• 19 January 2022

Wood Mackenzie releases its Oil markets: 5 things to look for in 2022 report which discusses the uncertainties and issues impacting global demand, oil supply and refining markets this year.

Monetising the East Med’s giant gas finds

• 10 July 2020

The discovery of huge gas resources has made the Eastern Mediterranean an industry hot spot. Majors, NOCs and independents see a growth opportunity that could last for decades. LNG exports might be the path to full commercialisation. But geopolitics stand in the way. How can the interested parties find a way forward?

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

• 28 July 2021

Demand across most commodities in China is expected to slow down in the second half of 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new monthly China Economic Focus report.

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

• 20 August 2024

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

Rising costs will hit solar investment

• 01 July 2021

Steel prices have been soaring as the global economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, hitting record highs in the US this week. Meanwhile polysilicon prices have also been surging higher, given extra impetus last week by the Biden administration’s order restricting solar imports that include silicon metal from a key supplier to the Chinese market.

How the US sets global oil and gas prices

• 27 June 2017

Tight oil and shale gas, through LNG exports to Europe, are likely to be cap and collar in their respective markets for the next few years – tight oil setting the ceiling price, US gas the floor.

Conventional pre-FID breakevens give the Lower 48 a run for its money

• 14 March 2018

Analysis of global oil cost curves indicates that many conventional pre-FID projects – even deepwater developments - are now competitive on a breakeven basis with US Lower 48 tight oil. However, this competitiveness has come at the expense of volumes. The trade-off of cost efficiency versus volumes means that in the medium- to long-term, the cost of supply is set to increase, highlighting the US Lower 48’s role as an important marginal barrel producer.

North America Company & Play Analysis Tool

Pull apart company value data and forecasts to benchmark regions, plays and operators on the metrics that matter.

Will lower gas prices spark switching in Europe and Asia?

• 20 March 2023

In 2022, record high prices forced many European and Asian companies to switch from gas to alternative cheaper fuels, or reduce output. The market will seek a new balance this year

Wood Mackenzie predicts European gas demand will continue to fall, helping gas storage outlook for this winter and the following

• 01 September 2022

High natural gas prices will continue to drive down European demand to seven percent below the five-year average through March, leaving a best-case scenario of storage levels at 31% at winter’s end, in line with the five-year average, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

Russia supply reduction via Nord Stream poses risks to gas storage refill in Europe

• 17 June 2022

Russia reducing flows via Nord Stream, outages at Freeport and French nuclear downgrades have sent the European natural gas market into an upward spiral with more volatility still to come. And while summer consumption will be covered, analysts at Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK) say storage refill is at risk unless additional demand and supply measures are taken.

Webinar | America Upstream Outlook 2025

• 13 February 2025

Join our webinar on the 13th February as we discuss the outlook for America Upstream oil and gas

The Carbon synergy: growth drivers and convergence for CCUS and carbon offsets to 2060

• 18 June 2026

Views on the support that CCUS and carbon offsets draw from each other and the key drivers and working assumptions shaping our base case scenarios, and the risks which could cause reality to deviate from these.

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.

Strait of Hormuz blockade bites global chemicals sector

• 19 September 2025

Millions of tonnes of chemical feedstocks stranded as petrochemical and polymer prices spike—how force majeure declarations and supply disruptions are accelerating long-term feedstock diversification

The Middle East steps on the gas

• 04 May 2023

What’s driving the impressive growth of the gas sector in the Middle East?

Introducing our Global Net Zero Pledges Scenario

• 08 February 2023

In the build up to COP27, countries around the world made pledges to reach net zero around the middle of the century. How are they all faring on those pledges and is the world is on track for a 1.5c pathway?

Mexico Gas & Power Service

Anticipate trends and make smarter decisions with short- and long-term outlooks detailing the economics of Mexico gas, power, & renewables markets.

Building LNG’s resilience through turbulent times

• 02 November 2023

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

A revitalised oil and gas sector can play a key role in Indonesia’s energy transition

• 27 July 2023

Indonesia’s oil and gas sector must undergo a major overhaul in the way it operates if it is to realise the full potential of the country’s natural resources and support a successful energy transition, according to a new white paper by Wood Mackenzie, a global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources.

Gridlock: the demand dilemma facing the US power industry

• 17 October 2024

This research piece addresses what will be the central theme of US power markets over the next couple of years and potentially beyond.

US pipelines blocked by the courts

• 09 July 2020

Campaigners against pipelines scored three notable successes this week. Their victories show challenges are mounting for pipeline operators