Big Oil commits to dividends in troubled times

• 30 October 2020

The US and European majors showed how cash distributions are a crucial part of their appeal to investors in the energy transition

US pipelines blocked by the courts

• 09 July 2020

Campaigners against pipelines scored three notable successes this week. Their victories show challenges are mounting for pipeline operators

Energy demand starts on its long road to recovery

• 08 May 2020

As businesses start to reopen in Europe and the US, fuel use has risen from its lows last month. But returning to pre-pandemic levels will take time.

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

• 13 March 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.

The spread of the coronavirus shakes the world

• 28 February 2020

As the Covid-19 virus spreads to 52 countries, fears of its economic impact have sent stock markets and oil prices tumbling. This and more in Ed Crooks' Energy Pulse.

Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change

• 21 February 2020

The Amazon founder plans a new strategy: giving grants to scientists and activists, rather than making investments in energy technologies. That and more in this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

BP sets an ambition of becoming a “net zero company”

• 14 February 2020

BP sets an ambition of being a “net zero company” by 2050, gas prices slump in Asia, and world CO2 emissions are steady as US coal declines. Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

The IEA’s outlook to 2040

• 15 November 2019

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's flagship World Energy Outlook highlighted its concern that the world is "well off track from the aim of a secure and sustainable energy future". This and more from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chair, Americas.

The EU’s new carbon tax at the border

• 31 January 2020

The European Commission is proposing a new emissions-based import duty to prevent “carbon leakage”, but could face opposition from the US. This and more from Ed Crooks in this week's Energy Pulse.

The greening of BlackRock: What it means for energy

• 17 January 2020

In Ed Crooks' Energy Pulse this week: BlackRock puts sustainability front and centre, China agrees to import more US energy and Microsoft aims for negative emissions.

Predictions for 2020

• 19 December 2019

For the last Energy Pulse of 2019, WoodMac experts have given their predictions of what to expect in 2020. Their forecasts include: a slowdown in US oil production growth; further asset sales by the large international oil companies; strong growth in solar power to give another record year for installations; mounting pressure from investors over climate risk and financial strength; rising carbon emissions, and a revival in awareness of the importance of metals to the energy transition. There are also our selections of the Quote of the Year and Chart of the Year.

OPEC's surprise production cut

• 06 December 2019

The OPEC+ group's flexible approach to managing the market is good for prices in the short term, but creates uncertainty beyond 2020. Get the latest analysis of today's OPEC announcement from Ed Crooks with Ann-Louise Hittle, head of macro oils.

Another milestone in the decline of coal in the US

• 22 November 2019

In this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks, the closure of the Navajo Generating Station, coal’s resilience in China, and claims of breakthroughs in solar and batteries.

The "massive challenge" of a 2 degree world

• 08 November 2019

Democratic presidential challengers have pledged to end fracking. That’s not a realistic aim, but their commitments are still significant. Get the latest from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chairman, Americas.

M&A Service

Keep abreast of M&A developments, emerging trends and acquisition opportunities.

CCUS

• 25 February 2022

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage: what you need to know.

Delayed transition

• 24 October 2024

A delayed energy transition scenario caused by geopolitical risks, trade tensions and policy inertia.

Energy transition outlook: Americas

• 27 February 2025

The energy transition pace varies across the Americas – what would it take to get the whole region onto a net zero pathway?

Coronavirus Guide

• 03 March 2020

How might coronavirus impact global energy and commodity markets? Our team of experts from across the energy value chain are monitoring the immediate and future impact of coronavirus on global commodity and energy markets. 

What’s in store for gas and LNG in Europe?

• 18 June 2024

An overview of market balances, the price outlook and risks for European gas and LNG through 2026

Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture?

• 28 August 2024

Carbon dioxide utilisation could bolster carbon capture economics, but there are major obstacles

Considerations for underwriting gas generation assets and related revenue modelling

• 01 October 2024

AI data centres drive new gas power opportunities as ERCOT case study reveals strong margin despite construction economics favouring M&A over new builds.

The UK's critical role in Europe's integrated oil system

• 20 November 2025

Europe’s oil supply system is highly integrated, with the United Kingdom occupying a central and strategically significant position. Our independent analysis, commissioned by Ithaca Energy and endorsed by OEUK, examines how UK crude production supports European refining, trade flows and regional energy security. The full findings are available in the report.

Policy vs. Practicality: assessing the feasibility of meeting NZIA Article 23

• 01 October 2024

As carbon capture projects face many challenges can the EU close the gap on its Net Zero Industry Act targets?

Video | Three FIDs, one day: a turning point for CCUS in the UK and Denmark

• 11 December 2024

On 10 December, three of the most anticipated Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) of 2024 were announced in the space of just a few hours.

Namibia faces setback as Shell downgrades oil discoveries

• 27 January 2025

Explore Shell's downgraded Namibian oil discoveries in the Orange Basin and the challenges of deepwater exploration. Learn about Namibia's subsurface potential, exploration risks and future prospects for deepwater oil production.

Heating up: 2024 showcased the promise of geothermal energy

• 19 February 2025

Geothermal energy is gaining momentum - driven by new tech, major investments and big tech partnerships. Is it the next big player in renewables?

What Trump's tariff policy means for energy and natural resources

• 08 April 2025

Analysing the global impact of new US trade measures on power and renewables, oil, gas and metals and mined commodities

Copper: strategic insight amid policy risk and smelter margin pressures

• 30 April 2025

How will trade tensions and falling smelter margins shape copper’s future? Discover what industry leaders had to say at CESCO 2025.

Oil and refining market implications of Israel’s strike on Iran

• 16 June 2025

Explore the ripple effects of Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear program and how it could reshape global oil markets and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East