China's retaliatory tariff on US LNG

• 19 9月 2018

In the 12 months up until June 2018, China was the second largest buyer of US LNG, accounting for approximately 3 mmtpa of US LNG, with Shell being the largest seller. However as the US-China trade dispute escalated, Chinese buyers have gradually reduced purchases of US LNG.

Private equity's future in US Gulf of Mexico deepwater

• 19 9月 2018

With many Independents and Majors chasing onshore shale and white hot Brazil and Mexico, the US Gulf of Mexico, once the coveted jewel of the oil industry, has become a lower investment priority in recent years. This has opened the space for private equity-backed companies who have stepped up to the plate, turned pennies into dollars and shown they have what it takes to compete.

Chevron in talks to sell Rosebank stake

• 27 9月 2018

US major Chevron has confirmed it is in talks to sell its 40% operating stake in the Rosebank field, offshore West of Shetland

Merger does the business for Wintershall and DEA

• 28 9月 2018

Wintershall and DEA set to merge to create independent exploration and production company

Rosebank deal 'cements Equinor's commitment to the UK'

• 01 10月 2018

Norway's Equinor set to buy Chevron's 40% operating stake in the Rosebank field, offshore West of Shetland

New wave of growth on the horizon for Asia-Pacific's oil and gas sector

• 15 10月 2018

Asia-Pacific's oil and gas sector looks set to rebound over the next 12 months as rising demand, stronger commodity prices and an uptick in M&A activity bring greater confidence to the region. Wood Mackenzie predicts rising Asian LNG demand, the return of China's NOCs to growth mode and new appetite for upstream investment to be key factors influencing the sector, not only Asia-Pacific, but also globally into 2019.

Upstream players need to boost spending to meet future demand

• 24 10月 2018

Wood Mackenzie forecasts that global oil and gas development spend needs to increase by around 20% to meet future demand growth and ensure companies sustain production next decade.

How digitalisation transformed the US Lower 48

• 12 11月 2018

Upstream oil and gas companies are accelerating the implementation of big data applications and digital technologies to help transform their businesses. But how close is industry to achieving this? Where does the US Lower 48 stand in this transformation? A new study drills down into digitalisation in the upstream sector and identifies the technologies and applications being employed today and evaluates their potential impact.

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

• 06 11月 2018

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

Explorers hit the jackpot in sub-Saharan Africa

• 06 11月 2018

In the past 10 years, explorers in sub-Saharan Africa have turned up more giant discoveries than any other region. But converting volume into value is undoubtedly sub-Saharan Africa’s Achilles heel.

Is deepwater ready for cost inflation?

• 27 11月 2018

In a newly published report, Wood Mackenzie notes that the deepwater industry appears in good health, following a sustained cost reduction through the downturn. However this hard work is in danger of being undone, as impending cyclical cost inflation could raise break-even costs once again.

OPEC stays the course with production deal

• 01 12月 2017

OPEC and non-OPEC producers agree to extend production curbs through 2018

Upstream companies shift focus from ‘survive’ to ‘thrive’ in 2018

• 14 12月 2017

2018 looks set to be a brighter year for upstream oil and gas companies

Can upstream cost savings stick?

• 15 12月 2017

The impact of the 2014 oil price collapse is still being felt across the upstream sector. Operators have cut investment, deferred projects and implemented tough cost discipline, slashing US$910 billion from global capital expenditure estimates for 2015-2020. While many operators believe the cuts will stick, a new survey released today by natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie indicates the pictured is more nuanced.

BP's double proves there's life in the old dog yet

• 31 1月 2018

BP announced it made two discoveries on the UK Continental Shelf in 2017 - Capercaillie, in the North Sea, and Achmelvich, in the West of Shetland. Wood Mackenzie believes the finds prove there's still life in the ultra-mature province.

Mexico’s Deepwater Round 2.4 Receives Significant Bids

• 31 1月 2018

Mexico’s second deepwater licensing round closed today on a high note with 19 of 29 offered blocks awarded, raising more than US$500 million in cash payments. Shell dominated the auction, snapping up nearly half of all blocks awarded. In the Perdido Area, the company won five of six awarded blocks.

Concho Resources buys RSP Permian in Largest Permian Deal Ever

• 28 3月 2018

Andy McConn, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, shares his thoughts following Concho Resources announced acquisition of RSP Permian Inc. in an $8 billion all-share deal, the largest purely Permian deal ever.

Majors dig deep as Brazil's PSC Round 4 sets record

• 07 6月 2018

On 7 June 2018, Brazil held its fourth pre-salt auction, just eight months after the highly competitive second and third pre-salt rounds. US$818 million was collected in signature bonuses, the outcome was yet another big success for Brazil. With the successful conclusion of five licensing rounds in the span of less than a year, and a fifth PSC Round set for September 2018, interest in Brazil's upstream sector continues to be very strong.

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Upstream Oil & Gas

• 28 6月 2017

With our upstream oil and gas consulting, you can access advice to help you prosper throughout your asset lifecycle and during the ups and downs of the markets.

Southern Cone: Natural Gas Opportunities

• 18 7月 2017

Make smarter decisions in the Southern Cone natural gas market and understand its changing outlook.

The Bauxite Puzzle: Connecting The Pieces

• 18 7月 2017

Identify and examine the most important factors affecting the outlook for bauxite supply and demand.

Crude For Thought

• 11 12月 2018

Join our experts for a sometimes unconventional perspective on unconventionals and upstream as a whole.

Up for the challenge?

• 18 2月 2019

While smaller E&Ps are being forced to tap the breaks in the Permian shale basin, Exxon and Chevron have laid out ambitious production targets for the next four to five years.

Geothermal: the next North American goldrush?

• 29 5月 2025

Next generation technology is opening up a new world of opportunities for this established energy resource

Clean energy finance in uncertain times

• 05 6月 2025

Dive into the future of clean energy finance with industry titans as they navigate uncertain times and debate crucial policy changes at the ACORE Finance Forum in New York.

US gas goes global

• 09 6月 2025

Our new partnered report with CME Group explores why U.S. LNG pricing matters globally – and what it means for commodity traders around the world.

Global upstream update: diverging development strategies in Latin America, investment at risk in Africa, and Kazakhstan supply tensions explained

• 17 6月 2025

Our Global Upstream Update presents timely analysis of key industry topics from our regional experts situated around the world.

The world’s most-used carbon accounting rule is about to get a major overhaul

• 17 6月 2025

Big changes are coming to the carbon rules that shape how clean power is bought and reported - here’s what energy buyers need to know

Ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

• 27 6月 2025

Oil and gas prices have fallen following the ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. Market fundamentals are regaining their influence