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Coronavirus, China and the big oil crash

12 3月 2020

Recent events have created a perfect storm in the oil markets, the likes of which have never been seen before. Do these clouds carry any silver lining? Listen to the latest episode of the Asia Pacific Energy podcast.

The Edge

Have we passed ‘peak growth’ for tight oil?

25 2月 2020

Have we passed 'peak growth' for tight oil? What are the implications of slowing growth for the crude market? And how will pipeline owners adapt their strategies? Find out in this week's Edge.

The Edge

Coronavirus pushes oil towards the abyss

06 4月 2020

As demand collapses, how will the market deal with oversupply? Find out in this week's Edge.

Opinion

Kazakhstan’s upstream sector takes stock after nationwide unrest

19 1月 2022

For the global and regional energy sector, Kazakhstan’s stability matters. What are the short- and long-term consequences of recent events?

The Edge

A Trump Administration - implications for the energy and mining industries

14 11月 2016

Although the Presidency does not officially begin until January 20th 2017, the dearth of concrete policy proposals leaves a high level of uncertainty around the priorities of a Trump administration.

Opinion

Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes rise

20 11月 2020

Good news on Covid-19 vaccines points to a rebound next year, but there are still some difficult months ahead

Opinion

The devastating impact of the great lockdown

17 4月 2020

There are signs that the coronavirus is gradually being brought under control in many countries, but any pick-up in activity will be tentative and uneven, and will face headwinds from the chaos in the global economy.

Editorial

Coronavirus makes cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever

19 3月 2020

Upstream cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever, what are the major drivers?

Opinion

Progress on opex, but will it stick?

30 9月 2016

The dramatic fall in oil prices has forced the industry to look hard at capex plans and the efficiency of operating assets and functions, with significant downward pressure on rates.

News Release

What's behind Libya's production boost?

20 10月 2017

Libya's oil production has increased steeply from August 2016’s low point of below 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) to around 850,000 b/d at present, passing the 1 million b/d barrier in July. But Wood Mackenzie believes Libya may now be reaching its near-term production limits and future growth will be gradual.

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Asia Pacific Energy Brief

11 12月 2018

Stay tuned into the watercooler chat by listening in to our weekly podcast on the top stories in Asia Pacific.

The Edge

What changed energy markets in the 2010s?

14 1月 2020

Can a decade be a turning point? So much happened in the energy sector, the 2010s might be seen as just that.

The Edge

US tight oil – the investment dilemma

05 3月 2021

US Lower 48 Independents’ finances are looking rosier as capital discipline and higher oil prices work their magic. Will a cash flow bonanza lead to more drilling?

Editorial

Cautiously optimistic: global upstream outlook for 2017

11 1月 2017

We look to 2017 as the dawn of a cautious recovery for the E&P sector, with investment edging upward.

The Edge

What are the key risks and uncertainties in 2019?

18 12月 2018

What are the key risks and uncertainties in 2019? Simon picks the ones our analysts worry could threaten our base case, including oil demand downside, tight oil upside and Iran export volumes.

The Edge

A cornerstone of global oil supply – Canada at a cross roads

01 3月 2017

Canada's investor sentiment soured by environmental concerns and competition for capital from tight oil have already begun to reshape the domestic corporate landscape.

The Edge

Tight oil’s second great growth phase about to begin?

07 11月 2016

More operators are hinting through this Q3 results season at redeploying rigs in the coming months, potentially kick starting what will be tight oil’s second great growth phase.

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How the worst oil price crash in history changed the upstream industry

24 6月 2020

The oil price crash has wiped US$1.6 trillion off our valuation of the global upstream industry. This captures the impact of our downgraded long-term Brent price assumption – now US$50/bbl (2020 terms), previously US$60/bbl – and much more. Which regions and players have been hit hardest? What measures have been taken to survive?

The Edge

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

08 1月 2025

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2025? From geopolitics to Big Oil M&A and innovation in power. Our experts share their thoughts.

Opinion

The coronavirus second wave hits demand for oil

06 11月 2020

The numbers of new reported Covid-19 cases have been surging in Europe and the US, forcing lockdowns and putting a brake on the economy. In other news, China plans to end sales of conventional internal combustion engine cars by 2035, counting the cost of plugging old wells, and world oil and gas demand will peak around 2030, Equinor says.

Opinion

Will there be a bailout for the hard-pressed US shale industry?

13 3月 2020

As US E&Ps are battered by plunging oil prices, the Trump administration is considering offering them financial support. This and more in this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

Opinion

The US government speeds up drilling permit approvals

04 6月 2021

The Biden administration this week issued an order suspending further work on oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, pending a new environmental review. The order follows through on a commitment that President Joe Biden made on his first day in office. Drilling in ANWR has always been highly controversial, and the lease sale in January attracted only limited interest.

Editorial

What does the oil price crash mean for you?

01 4月 2020

How much do we think investment is going to fall this year, why is it different to the last price crash, and where are the costs most likely to be cut? Our team of global upstream experts tackles the industry’s burning questions in this 35-minute webinar.

Opinion

Global upstream update: three key industry themes

06 9月 2023

From increasing M&A activity to supply wildcards, here’s the latest trends in upstream oil & gas

The Edge

A Biden administration: implications for the energy industry

09 11月 2020

The energy sector faces a very different future under President-elect Biden. What are the implications for the oil market? How will key US geopolitical relationships change? And can a Biden administration push through its climate change goals?

Opinion

Global upstream update: a review of key industry themes

29 6月 2023

The upstream oil and gas industry continues the push to decarbonise production but faces increasing regulatory uncertainty

Editorial

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

28 5月 2020

Every week our experts come together to explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the sectors we cover. Get your copy of the key takeaways.

Opinion

Tight oil in turmoil

18 3月 2020

Tight oil producers are dealing with prices half of what the sector was founded on. The worst positioned won’t survive this downturn.

Opinion

Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

08 4月 2025

Steep new US tariffs and global retaliation send shockwaves through energy markets - discover what it means for prices, demand and industry investment.

Opinion

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis

03 12月 2021

The blackouts raise important questions about investment, innovation and electricity market design, as the share of variable renewable generation on the grid increases.

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Coronavirus, China and the big oil crash

Have we passed ‘peak growth’ for tight oil?

Coronavirus pushes oil towards the abyss

Kazakhstan’s upstream sector takes stock after nationwide unrest

A Trump Administration - implications for the energy and mining industries

Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes rise

The devastating impact of the great lockdown

Coronavirus makes cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever

Progress on opex, but will it stick?

What's behind Libya's production boost?

Asia Pacific Energy Brief

What changed energy markets in the 2010s?

US tight oil – the investment dilemma

Cautiously optimistic: global upstream outlook for 2017

What are the key risks and uncertainties in 2019?

A cornerstone of global oil supply – Canada at a cross roads

Tight oil’s second great growth phase about to begin?

How the worst oil price crash in history changed the upstream industry

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

The coronavirus second wave hits demand for oil

Will there be a bailout for the hard-pressed US shale industry?

The US government speeds up drilling permit approvals

What does the oil price crash mean for you?

Global upstream update: three key industry themes

A Biden administration: implications for the energy industry

Global upstream update: a review of key industry themes

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

Tight oil in turmoil

Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis