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Could oil Majors and Independents generate record free cash flow this year?

25 February 2021

IOCs have just been through one of their toughest ever years. But the sector is primed for a V-shaped free cash flow recovery, potentially to record levels. What’s fuelling the shift in fortunes, and how will it shape corporate priorities?

The Edge

What the Middle East conflict means for oil and LNG

03 October 2024

With escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran, the geopolitical risks are high, yet oil, gas, and LNG market responses remain muted. How much production is at risk? What vulnerable infrastructure points could disrupt supply? Why has the price reaction been subdued compared to recent regional flashpoints?

Opinion

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

22 April 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect. How is it affecting gas, power and chemicals markets?

News Release

COP28: Middle East could play a key role in decarbonising global economy

23 November 2023

Large oil and gas reserves in the Middle East have resulted in especially low domestic energy prices and provide little incentive to transition to low carbon alternatives, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Middle East Energy Transition Outlook report.

The Edge

Could 2021 be the start of a new super-cycle?

29 January 2021

Led by Asia, and with vaccine roll-out underway, global economic growth should bounce back strong in 2021. It sets the scene for a much better year in commodity markets. But do surging oil, gas and metals prices point to something more lasting?

Opinion

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

13 August 2020

Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?

Opinion

Washington tariff dispute creates uncertainty for US solar

05 May 2023

Congress and President Biden are at odds over possible new duties on modules imported from Southeast Asia

Opinion

Coal enjoys a temporary reprieve

09 July 2021

Reports of the death of coal have been greatly exaggerated. Demand has been bouncing back this year as the world economy picks up again, and some prices have hit their highest levels for more than a decade.

Opinion

What carbon capture needs to meet climate goals

11 October 2024

What can we expect in the world of energy in 2024. A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, and the rise of blue hydrogen are among Wood Mackenzie analysts’ predictions for the year ahead.

Opinion

Batteries with Chinese characteristics

10 February 2021

At present, China accounts for almost 75% of global lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity and this share is set to increase through the short term with its build-out of new facilities.

The Edge

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

27 June 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing in energy, dominating discussions at all levels in companies, banks, investment funds and governments. Prakash Sharma and I asked WoodMac’s experts what role AI might play in the energy and resources sectors and where the greatest opportunities and risks are.

Editorial

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

25 February 2022

The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

The Edge

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

08 January 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.

Featured

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.

Webinar

Webinar | Africa Upstream Outlook 2025

06 February 2025

Join our webinar on the 6th February as we discuss the outlook for Africa Upstream oil and gas

Opinion

Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

18 October 2024

Nuclear power can play an important role in tackling climate change and strengthening energy security. Its big problem has been buyers have not been willing to pay a premium for 24/7 carbon-free power. This week, that started to change.

The Edge

Brazil, giant oil projects and the Majors

26 November 2019

Big Oil’s risk appetite has changed. It needs to continue to replace reserves for the foreseeable future but is looking for lower risk options than exploration. Discovered resources can be part of the solution, though opportunities to develop a giant oil field such as Buzios in Brazil, in the heart of an industry hot spot, only come around once in a blue moon. So why the lack of bids from the Majors?

Opinion

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.

The Edge

How Europe breaks its dependence on Russia

12 May 2022

Germany is on the front line of the energy security crisis and has a radical plan to break its dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal. What can other countries learn from Germany's pivot?

Opinion

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

12 June 2019

In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.

Editorial

Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

10 March 2020

On Monday 9th March 2020, the oil price saw its biggest fall in 30 years. Here’s our analysts’ rapid response to the oil price crash. Look out for more detailed analysis in the days and weeks to come.

Opinion

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 Edge

Energy transition – reset required

12 September 2022

The energy crisis is raising doubts about the pace the world can move towards net zero. Governments' more urgent priorities are to keep the lights on and economies ticking even if that means more fossil fuels.

Comment

Market set to tighten as OPEC+ agrees to extend 9.7 million b/d output cut

06 June 2020

OPEC+ today (6 June 2020) agreed a one-month extension of the 9.7 million barrels per day (b/d) production cut. The extension will tighten the market further and could see Brent prices rise from the current $40/bbl toward $45-to-$50/bbl.

Opinion

The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

10 September 2021

Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Gulf of Mexico, and the energy industry has many decades of experience in managing the risks. But Hurricane Ida has been one of the most disruptive in recent years, and about 1.5 million barrels per day of US oil production is still offline. Increased rainfall and potentially higher wind speeds in future could further complicate the challenge of resilience.

Opinion

Threats to oil supplies show the limits of US production growth

08 October 2024

The US is sometimes thought to be immune to the impact of a steep rise in crude prices, because of the strength of its oil industry. But that view is an oversimplification. How might US E&Ps respond to disruption to global oil supplies?

The Edge

No country for oil men (and women)

30 January 2025

UK and EU energy policies risk undermining energy security and economic growth by discouraging domestic oil and gas investment, increasing reliance on costly imports and jeopardising net zero goals. Discover how regulatory uncertainty, high taxes and declining North Sea production threaten the future of Europe’s energy transition.

News Release

OPEC+ deal balances consumer pressure with need for stable prices

23 June 2018

The OPEC+ meeting, held in Vienna on 23 June 2018, confirmed Saudi Arabia and Russia’s high-level commitment to co-operate to manage the oil market.

News Release

World heading for a 3°C warming trajectory, as political headwinds slow the energy transition

02 May 2024

A five-year delay to the energy transition could see the global average temperature rise to 3°C above pre-industrial levels.

Featured

How can Big Oil stay investible through the energy transition?

28 August 2019

The threat of climate change represents an existential challenge to the Majors. If they are to remain investible – five, ten years from now – all will need to transition to business models that are aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Luke Parker, VP of Corporate Analysis, considers what that transition might look like.

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Could oil Majors and Independents generate record free cash flow this year?

What the Middle East conflict means for oil and LNG

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

COP28: Middle East could play a key role in decarbonising global economy

Could 2021 be the start of a new super-cycle?

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

Washington tariff dispute creates uncertainty for US solar

Coal enjoys a temporary reprieve

What carbon capture needs to meet climate goals

Batteries with Chinese characteristics

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

Another milestone in the decline of coal in the US

Webinar | Africa Upstream Outlook 2025

Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

Brazil, giant oil projects and the Majors

The spread of the coronavirus shakes the world

How Europe breaks its dependence on Russia

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

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

Energy transition – reset required

Market set to tighten as OPEC+ agrees to extend 9.7 million b/d output cut

The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

Threats to oil supplies show the limits of US production growth

No country for oil men (and women)

OPEC+ deal balances consumer pressure with need for stable prices

World heading for a 3°C warming trajectory, as political headwinds slow the energy transition

How can Big Oil stay investible through the energy transition?

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