Why Brent isn’t reacting to escalating geopolitical risk

• 08 2月 2024

Today’s geopolitical temperature is close to boiling point. So why haven’t oil prices leapt in response, as we’ve seen in the past?

The case for high-impact exploration through the downturn

• 01 5月 2025

As oil prices dip, energy giants turn to bold exploration strategies in frontier basins to unlock the next wave of low-cost, high-value discoveries.

Hitting the brakes: how the energy transition could decelerate in the US

• 16 5月 2024

The US is facing a pivotal moment for its energy future. Depending on the results of the election, investment in the energy and natural resources sectors could play out in very different ways.

Gas price signals show need for increased supply

• 17 9月 2021

European gas prices have been hitting record highs and prices have been soaring in Asia. It's clear the market needs more gas. The US has the resources to meet that demand, but has hurdles to overcome

Energy Pulse: in brief (18 August)

• 18 8月 2023

A step forward for Occidental Petroleum’s direct air capture strategy, growing demand for oil, and the rest of the week’s big energy news.

Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

• 03 7月 2018

What do Total, BP, Eni, CNPC, Sinopec Group have in common? Each is among the biggest oil and gas producers in the world, with a portfolio diversified geographically and across multiple resource themes.

Webinar | America Upstream Outlook 2025

• 13 2月 2025

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

US Gulf Coast Pipelines Report

Get real-time crude oil flow data for key Permian and US Gulf Coast pipelines, including 100% of coverage of long-haul pipeline capacity crossing PADDs 2 & 3.

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

Rebooting Asia’s energy transition

• 16 5月 2024

Last week in Singapore, sector leaders, including CEOs, took to the stage for Wood Mackenzie’s 6th APAC Energy and Natural Resources Summit. The theme was ‘Rebooting Asia’s energy transition’.

Upstream Oil & Gas: Latest Thinking

• 29 6月 2017

Explore the latest thinking in upstream exploration and production at Wood Mackenzie, including oil and gas industry trends, news, insights and more.

What’s on the minds of CEOs?

• 07 10月 2021

A host of senior leaders joined our virtual Global Energy Summit last week to discuss the commodity supercycle, investment, business models and net zero

Metalmorphosis: how decarbonisation is transforming the iron and steel industry

• 19 10月 2023

As the steel industry solves its carbon problem, we see a tectonic shift towards greener metallics like hydrogen-based DRI & scrap over hot metal.

The future of exploration

• 29 6月 2017

We surveyed 200 senior exploration leaders and professionals to get a clearer vision of exploration as signs of a recovery emerge. What are the next steps for explorers? Who are the most admired explorers and why?

Three key takeaways from Europe Gas and Power Markets Short-Term Outlook Q3 2023

• 27 9月 2023

European gas prices will remain volatile through the winter, but low gas demand could see 20% European gas price fall in summer 2024 compared to the current forward market.

US tight oil to face higher costs from tariffs, but significant increases offset from deflation elsewhere

• 07 5月 2025

US Lower 48 tight oil well costs will see pressures from tariffs, but significant increases will be offset by cost deflation elsewhere, particularly in declining prices for proppant, drilling rig and pressure pumping, according to a recent analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

Webinar | From molecules to electrons: Trump 2.0 and the impact on the energy transition

• 03 12月 2024

The 2024 US election result and an incoming Trump 2.0 administration arrive at a pivotal moment for the energy transition. As policies and priorities shift, their impact will ripple across the energy and natural resources sectors. This webinar mini-series dives into the heart of these changes, offering expert insights into how the outcomes could redefine the energy landscape. The mini-series consists of two webinars: molecules (oil, gas/LNG, carbon, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels) and electrons (renewable electricity, batteries, electrified transport, power markets and grid innovations).

What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

• 19 3月 2025

How will a Ukraine peace agreement reshape global gas and LNG markets? Discover key scenarios and their far-reaching consequences for energy trade and prices.

Horizons Live: Tough at the top

• 08 5月 2025

Our Horizons Live panel will explore the rise of US energy dominance in oil and gas, its global impact and the future of America’s energy strategy amid trade tensions and market volatility.

Horizons Live: Tough at the top

• 09 5月 2025

Is US energy dominance built to last? Discover the key challenges and market forces shaping America's energy future.

Wood Mackenzie at GeoConvention

• 12 5月 2025

Wood Mackenzie is excited to be attending and speaking at Namibia International Energy Conference as an official Knowledge Partner

Iraq aims to ramp up oil and gas output

• 16 8月 2024

Iraq’s upstream sector is undergoing rapid change, with an increasingly diverse corporate ecosystem, and significant investment being funneled into boosting oil and gas production. That said, crucial infrastructure issues still need to be overcome, and a lack of exploration activity remain a challenge. Iraq’s gas output could more than double by 2030 to reach 4.4 bcfd and oil output could hit 5.5 million b/d, in that same time frame, according to the report “Iraq’s upstream opportunities: a review” from Wood Mackenzie.

Are exploration’s days numbered?

• 17 7月 2020

Exploration spend is heading south again as companies slash budgets to conserve cash. This downcycle though is different, with companies formulating decarbonisation strategies and peak oil demand on the horizon. Is exploration now facing an existential crisis?

Asia Pacific upstream: 5 things to look for in 2024

• 08 1月 2024

Exploration, project sanctions, CCUS legislation and more.

Exploring the subsurface and commercial implications of Eni’s giant Baleine discovery

• 14 9月 2021

Exploring the subsurface and commercial implications of Eni’s giant Baleine discovery offshore Cote d'Ivoire

Developing an effective licence round strategy

• 13 2月 2019

Do you have an effective licence round strategy in place or has it simply evolved over time to a point where you're not sure whether it's able to successfully meet your objectives? We can help you get your licensing round strategy back on track with our structured Licence Round Health Check.

Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2025

• 10 6月 2025

Wood Mackenzie's 3rd annual Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy from 10-11 June 2025 is where the industry comes together in London to discuss the different market, investment and corporate dynamics shaping it, and the role of gas in supporting the energy transition. #WMGasLNGEvent

Key energy takeaways from Canada’s 2025 election

• 01 5月 2025

Newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, has made energy a key initiative of the new government, with goals to expand both conventional and clean energy, but decoupling energy flows away from the US may prove to be a challenge, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Energy transition outlook

• 17 2月 2025

Wood Mackenzie’s modelling of the energy transition pathways and the route to net zero.

Video | Lens Emissions: Africa’s oil – legacy fields vs low-carbon future

• 05 5月 2025

Can legacy oil fields compete in a low-carbon era?