Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

• 08 April 2025

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

President Trump's inflation fight could put pressure on oil

• 17 March 2025

President Trump's push to reduce energy prices faces challenges, with fluctuating oil prices and production hurdles, but his administration’s plan aims to reshape the future of US energy.

The federal government steps up support for nuclear power

• 17 January 2025

Constellation commits to adding 1.1 GW of nuclear power by 2028

Sanctions start to bite

• 14 March 2022

Restrictions on Russia's financial system are already affecting energy trades. And momentum for longer-term changes is building.

Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy

• 28 February 2022

European governments are looking at ways to limit their dependence on Russian energy. What plans have been announced for increased investment in LNG, nuclear power and renewables?

Alerts send warnings about the future of power

• 18 June 2021

As a heatwave hit the southwest US this week, electricity demand surged, putting strain on the grids in Texas and California. Grid operators issued alerts urging customers to conserve electricity where possible by turning up thermostats and not running appliances in the late afternoon and evening. The measures worked: blackouts were avoided in both states. But the alerts were a reminder of the pressures facing grids in extreme weather conditions, which will increase as their reliance on wind and solar power grows. Demand response programmes and other measures to improve the flexibility of the grid are becoming increasingly important.

The challenge of negative emissions

• 12 February 2021

Elon Musk is offering $100 million in prizes for carbon removal technologies. Costs need to come down a long way for them to be viable

What President Biden’s first day means for energy

• 22 January 2021

Blocking the Keystone XL pipeline, rejoining the Paris climate agreement, and a 60-day restriction on drilling permits on federal lands and waters are a statement of intent from the new administration

The long haul for electric heavy trucks

• 25 September 2020

For passenger and light freight vehicles, electric options are available and becoming more competitive. But long-distance road transport faces an uphill struggle

Reopening America

• 22 May 2020

As US states ease restrictions, there is no evidence yet of a surge in coronavirus infections. But there is still a way to go before the economy and energy demand are back to normal

Europe’s moonshot moment as it aims for zero net emissions in 2050

• 12 December 2019

The European Commission plans radical change to cut EU emissions to zero by 2050, with potentially huge implications for energy companies. This and more from Ed Crooks.

Could a future US president ban fracking?

• 05 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.

Global Fiscal Trends

• 18 July 2017

Examine trends in global fiscal policy and benchmark 150+ jurisdictions to understand their relative fiscal attractiveness and stability.

Emissions Benchmarking Tool

Inform strategic decisions regarding emissions risk management via competitive benchmarking, portfolio analysis and economic impact assessment.

Global Project Tracker

Target equipment opportunities in the upstream supply chain and take your field economics analysis to the infrastructure level.

Investor Service

Institutional investor focused intelligence across Power & Renewables, Oil & Gas, and Metals & Mining. Links to Investor Service should exist within each Industry.

Base case

• 23 October 2024

Our view of the most likely energy transition pathway.

Country pledges

• 23 October 2024

Mapping a path to achieving announced emissions reduction pledges.

Coronavirus Guide: Coronavirus reports

• 08 March 2020

Coronavirus research reports for purchase in the Wood Mackenzie store

COP30

• 08 September 2025

COP30 in Brazil could be a turning point - discover what’s at stake, from climate finance to forests and why this summit matters for the path to net zero

Webinar Series | Future Facing Commodities Forum 2026

• 21 April 2026

Watch our expert analysis of forces reshaping the 2026 global metals markets.

Webinar I Two Paths, Two Tales: China and India in Metals and Mining

• 19 November 2025

Join Wood Mackenzie’s experts on Wednesday 19 November, as our experts explore the evolving dynamics of Asia's metals and mining landscape through the lens of two economic giants: China and India.

Webinar | Growing pains – how corporate renewables strategies are adapting to energy transition challenges

• 01 October 2024

Join us on Tuesday 1 October 2024, as our senior experts discuss how Europe’s leading renewable power developers are adapting their global investment strategies to energy transition challenges.

Carbon Capture, Utilization, & Storage Conference 2026

• 07 October 2026

The Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Conference is on October 7-8 2026 in Houston, TX where you will have the opportunity to hear insight on the global CCUS landscape and why the US stands out. Find out how evolving carbon markets and technology will drive CCUS beyond 2030.

Breaking the speed limit: Wood Mackenzie warns AI data centre power race threatens projects and consumers

• 27 May 2026

The race to power artificial intelligence is pushing US data centre development to break the speed limit of grid development - creating significant risk for projects, markets and consumers, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report.

Demystifying the Grid

• 14 April 2026

Understand how large load growth is reshaping utility pricing, grid cost allocation and infrastructure funding across US power markets. Read the full report.

With 100-200 GW of new data centre capacity needed by 2030, carbon capture on gas offers fastest route to decarbonisation

• 14 May 2026

With natural gas dominating near-term data centre power additions, carbon capture offers the most practical path to decarbonization, according to new Wood Mackenzie analysis.

Upstream growth back on the agenda: the M&A ‘barometer’ is signalling better climes ahead

• 23 January 2017

A strengthening flow of deals is a clear indicator that the M&A market is getting back to business as usual, and companies are starting to think of growth again.

Innovative financing is needed to mobilise clean energy capital in developing countries. What could it look like?

• 10 September 2024

By 2030, nearly a billion people could still lack energy access. How can we change that? Listen to Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, on The Interchange Recharged as she discusses innovative financing models for a just energy transition.

The US data centre electrical equipment market: A structural shift in demand

• 27 April 2026

AI-driven data centre growth is set to reshape power demand, creating significant investment opportunities and challenges in the electrical equipment industry