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What does Chesapeake's bankruptcy mean for US natural gas?

01 July 2020

Once America’s champion of natural gas, Chesapeake declares bankruptcy. A US natural gas champion stumbles, but what are the implications for the market and pipelines? Get Wood Mackenzie's analysis here.

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What obstacles do North Sea operators face on the path to net zero?

22 July 2020

The energy transition could have created an existential crisis for the North Sea. But governments and North Sea upstream operators are embracing ambitious projects and technology on the road to net zero.

Opinion

What would a Joe Biden win mean for oil and gas?

29 July 2020

As Joe Biden nudges ahead in the US presidential polls, the oil and gas industry should prepare for far-reaching potential changes.

Opinion

LNG is challenging India’s deepwater future

28 July 2020

With India’s gas market shaken by Covid-19, and low spot LNG prices expected to persist at least until 2022, the full commercialisation of these deepwater volumes is at risk.

Opinion

Australia’s upstream M&A market is hotting up

13 October 2020

Deals are emerging across the sector, but finding the right buyer is a challenge. For the Majors, freeing up capital, bolstering balance sheets and clearing out assets which could be a drag on future cashflows is a priority. But it's a difficult time to sell.

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Harvest or grow: what’s the future of upstream oil & gas investment?

27 November 2020

Resilience and sustainability will increasingly shape the upstream oil and gas industry’s investment decisions

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Will 2021 breathe life back into the Asia Pacific upstream M&A market?

16 December 2020

The recovery in oil and gas prices should help bring buyers and sellers closer on price expectation, while ongoing consolidation among upstream producers in North America has driven a sharp uptick in global M&A in recent months, likely pushing more non-core APAC assets into the market.

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Federal leases and permits: how much could US tight oil shrink?

03 March 2021

The Biden administration has moved swiftly to impose temporary restrictions on new federal lease sales and drilling permits ahead of a potential overhaul of regulations for oil and gas producers on federal lands. Are tighter rules ahead?

Opinion

A £2.5 trillion transformation: the economic impact of a net-zero North Sea

04 February 2021

Low-carbon technologies have the potential to transform the energy industry. They could also have a powerful effect on local economies – as the UK is on a mission to demonstrate.

Opinion

How carbon pricing could reshape upstream oil and gas economics

31 March 2021

Few countries currently require oil and gas producers to either pay a carbon tax or participate in an emissions trading scheme (ETS). But that could soon change. Higher carbon charges are not a case of ‘if’ but when, where and how much — raising serious questions for investors.

Opinion

The role of NOCs on the road to net zero

22 April 2021

NOCs must play a role in the global mission to decarbonise. Could this be a game-changing year?

Opinion

There’s still life in China’s shale gas

28 April 2021

Looking back over a decade as the US shale gas boom began to dramatically transform the country’s energy balance, driving down gas prices and ultimately creating one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, many speculated whether China could replicate this success.

Opinion

Can carbon capture help Big Oil reach its net zero targets?

04 May 2021

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) could be a critical step on the Majors’ decarbonisation journey. What role could this technology play, and can it scale at the pace required to support Paris Agreement targets?

Opinion

Big Oil’s watershed moment: five things you need to know

10 June 2021

The events of May 26 2021 look like a defining moment for the oil and gas industry. In the space of a few hours, three decisions crystallised trends that had been building for years at the large international oil companies, showing the pressure they are under to address climate change and the energy transition.

Opinion

De-constructing India’s gas supply boom

12 August 2021

India’s pipeline of pre-FID domestic gas supply is perilously thin; the current surge in supply is a short-term story at best.

Opinion

Does lower reinvestment mean tight oil can’t grow?

12 October 2021

A more mature tight oil sector means investors are looking for value, not just growth. Achieving value will mean limiting reinvestment and reducing production.

Opinion

Eni’s exploration success: how does it support a net zero future?

22 September 2021

How will Eni adapt to achieve its ambitious emissions deadlines? What role will exploration play in a low-carbon future?

Opinion

Тюменский Нефтегазовый Форум

04 October 2021

Различные заинтересованные стороны сосредоточили внимание на роли газа и СПГ в энергопереходе.

Opinion

Does Europe have enough gas to meet demand?

08 October 2021

We've seen record wholesale gas prices over the past month. But this masks the bigger question - is there enough gas to meet european demand this winter?

Opinion

What impact could COP26 have on oil and gas company strategies?

20 October 2021

With stakeholder pressure growing, will COP26 accelerate oil and gas companies’ pivot to low carbon?

Opinion

The Net Zero Standard: 7 key takeaways for oil and gas companies

25 October 2021

The IIGCC's Net Zero Standard for oil and gas companies shows much more needs to be done to align to Paris Agreement goals. What are the implications for the sector?

Opinion

Can the supply chain cope with Norway’s upstream investment surge?

08 November 2021

Offshore investment activity is ramping up in Norway, and its upstream supply chain faces distinct pinch points.

Opinion

Will platform electrification decarbonise the North Sea?

09 November 2021

The UK's North Sea Transition Deal has focused attention on platform electrification. Can the UK replicate Norway's past success and emissions savings?

Opinion

Is private equity the buyer the upstream M&A market has been looking for?

16 February 2022

Rising ESG pressure for public companies to decarbonise is bringing more upstream assets to the market, presenting an opportunity for private equity.

Opinion

What is the future of oil and gas exploration?

05 May 2022

The results of the 22 edition of our annual Future of Exploration survey are in.

Opinion

CNRL hits Cdn$100 billion market valuation milestone

25 May 2022

Wood Mackenzie experts investigate Canadian Natural Resources' upstream portfolio, exploring how the company stacks up against other large North American producers, what's driving the C$100 billion market valuation, future opportunities, and potential risks.

Opinion

Will COP27 be a turning point for oil and gas funding?

22 June 2022

Financial institutions will redirect capital towards companies with robust and credible plans to reduce emissions. Oil and gas will be under increasing pressure to cover all scopes of emissions.

Opinion

Seeing red?

18 July 2022

What a Republican mid-term victory could mean for US energy and climate policy.

Opinion

Five key lessons for North Sea project delivery

01 September 2022

What can we learn from the performance of recent projects?

Opinion

Could a return to shale exploration be part of the solution to Europe’s gas supply problem?

01 September 2022

Are there longer-term opportunities for unconventional exploration and appraisal as Europe diversifies away from Russian gas?

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What does Chesapeake's bankruptcy mean for US natural gas?

What obstacles do North Sea operators face on the path to net zero?

What would a Joe Biden win mean for oil and gas?

LNG is challenging India’s deepwater future

Australia’s upstream M&A market is hotting up

Harvest or grow: what’s the future of upstream oil & gas investment?

Will 2021 breathe life back into the Asia Pacific upstream M&A market?

Federal leases and permits: how much could US tight oil shrink?

A £2.5 trillion transformation: the economic impact of a net-zero North Sea

How carbon pricing could reshape upstream oil and gas economics

The role of NOCs on the road to net zero

There’s still life in China’s shale gas

Can carbon capture help Big Oil reach its net zero targets?

Big Oil’s watershed moment: five things you need to know

De-constructing India’s gas supply boom

Does lower reinvestment mean tight oil can’t grow?

Eni’s exploration success: how does it support a net zero future?

Тюменский Нефтегазовый Форум

Does Europe have enough gas to meet demand?

What impact could COP26 have on oil and gas company strategies?

The Net Zero Standard: 7 key takeaways for oil and gas companies

Can the supply chain cope with Norway’s upstream investment surge?

Will platform electrification decarbonise the North Sea?

Is private equity the buyer the upstream M&A market has been looking for?

What is the future of oil and gas exploration?

CNRL hits Cdn$100 billion market valuation milestone

Will COP27 be a turning point for oil and gas funding?

Seeing red?

Five key lessons for North Sea project delivery

Could a return to shale exploration be part of the solution to Europe’s gas supply problem?

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