FLNG sector thriving amid projects boom

• 31 August 2023

The right economic and geo-political conditions mean that the outlook for the global floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) project sector is bullish according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, a global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources.

Horizons Live: Scraping the barrel

• 07 March 2023

On this Horizons Live replay, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, is joined by Andrew Latham, Vice President, Energy Research and Ann-Louise Hittle, Head of Macro Oils to discuss whether the world is running out of high-quality oil and gas.

Energy transition glossary

• 21 August 2024

Our energy transition glossary helps you understand key terms and definitions.

Supply chain constraints limit the growth of gas-fired generation in the US

• 20 February 2026

Ed Crooks examines how turbine shortages may cap gas generation growth just as AI-driven power demand surges

Drone strikes attempt to disrupt Saudi oil exports

• 12 March 2021

Houthi militants have failed in recent attempts to hit targets in Saudi Arabia. But markets and governments are watching closely for a possible threat to oil supplies

Middle East and North Africa upstream: 5 things to look for in 2025

• 07 January 2025

From the impact of 'Trump 2.0' to increased supply chain pressure, deepening gas deficits in Iraq, Iran and Egypt and exploration highlights.

What do Colombia’s ambitious fiscal reforms mean for oil and gas?

• 01 August 2023

Tax plans put more money in the hands of the Colombian government. But they will deter investment at a crossroads for the extractive industry.

Private equity's future in US Gulf of Mexico deepwater

• 19 September 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.

The future of gas investment

• 12 November 2020

Capital is the lifeblood of the global gas industry. But with investment criteria changing fast, companies must respond.

The Norwegian emissions dilemma

• 05 August 2024

What is the real impact of curtailing production from Norway on the broader European energy landscape?

What's the future of exploration? We asked explorers

• 29 April 2019

The results from our annual Exploration Survey are in. The industry has had their say on all things exploration, from budgets and technology to portfolios and peers.

US oil deals aim to get the industry fit for the long haul

• 16 February 2024

The US$26 billion Diamondback/Endeavor deal is the latest in a wave of consolidation of US oil, targeting lower costs and lower emissions.

RETURN OF THE FID: Gastech 2019

• 09 September 2019

Wood Mackenzie is the official knowledge partner of Gastech 2019. Join us as we give end-to-end insights on the Return of the FID. The next wave awakens...

Five global transition challenges – the Asian perspective

• 22 June 2023

LNG demand, sustaining upstream, new sources of finance, metals investment and supply chain independence.

Can US success in tight oil and shale gas go global?

• 14 May 2026

The oil and gas industry needs to strengthen portfolios for the next decade to avert inevitable production declines. Could a reinvigoration of international shale – Global Shale 2.0 – become part of the solution?

What will a fresh output cap at Groningen mean for the gas market?

• 01 February 2018

A new cap on production from the Netherlands' giant Groningen gas field may have an impact on the security of Europe's gas supply, hurt Dutch treasury receipts and prompt a reassessment of the field's remaining value.

Willow project shows President Biden’s support for oil production

• 17 March 2023

Balancing climate goals with demands for cheap energy is not easy. The administration is under attack for favoring increased US oil supply

Exploration Service

Shape your exploration strategy by benchmarking companies, countries, basins and plays.

Energy transition outlook: Middle East

• 26 February 2026

The latest outlook highlights uneven progress for Middle East decarbonisation – and a US$5.3 trillion investment opportunity between now and 2060

Oil and Gas Emissions Benchmarking Tool

Inform strategic decisions regarding oil & gas emissions risk management at scope 1, 2 and 3

Upstream: short-term spend and long-term trend

• 27 January 2022

Cost efficiency is the key. Longer-term, around US$400 billion is required annually in real terms. Resource-holding NOC's share of global spend is increasing and energy transition risks are growing.

The global CCUS pipeline is growing fast – but not fast enough

• 03 May 2022

Net zero ambitions call for an eightfold increase in the CCUS project pipeline by 2050.

COP28: three key methane-related expectations

• 22 November 2023

COP28 could see momentum gather behind methane abatement action.

Getting China back on track

• 24 October 2024

Commodity markets are suffering from the impact of China's current economic difficulties on domestic energy demand. China’s government has just responded with an ambitious stimulus package aimed at shoring up its faltering manufacturing sector and boosting weak consumer confidence.

Dorado: Australia's biggest oil discovery this century

• 17 August 2018

Exploration in Western Australia has produced a result no one expected - a large commercial oil find, Australia's largest this century. The discovery is significant for block partners Quadrant and Carnarvon, but how they will monetise it remains to be seen. Senior Research Analyst for Oceania Upstream, Daniel Toleman, explores the options and outcomes.

Are Japan’s E&Ps facing an existential crisis?

• 12 March 2020

The energy transition has forced Japan’s upstream companies to review their strategies. Explorers and producers face a tough choice: to grow or to exit the sector entirely?

Oil and mining companies must adapt new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition

• 20 April 2023

As companies in the energy and natural resource sector struggle to find the balance between satisfying shareholder returns and meeting stakeholder low-carbon demands, new strategies are emerging that could be the catalyst to drive capital allocation decisions toward growth and closing valuation gaps, according to “Fuelling Change” a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

Permian producers hedge their bets against pipeline delays

• 11 September 2018

Permian producers increased their 2020 oil-basis hedge positions by 431% during Q2. Such a sharp rise suggests producers perceive a higher risk that key pipeline projects fail to start up by 2019 target dates, according Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis of oil and gas activity.

The challenges and opportunities in Europe’s oil & gas, CCUS and hydrogen sectors

• 10 November 2023

To accelerate Europe’s energy transition, investors need to leverage opportunities to diversify the region’s energy mix.

How Africa maximises its oil and gas riches

• 14 October 2022

The upstream industry in Africa is thriving. Giant oil discoveries in the last two years add to a positive investment outlook that's the envy of other oil and gas provinces. What can African governments do to maximise the value of their resources?