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The road to COP26
- 08 June 2021
This is a big year for climate policy. The Paris agreement of 2015 set up a five-yearly cycle for countries to increase the ambition of their goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. So right from the outset, the COP26 climate conference originally scheduled for 2020 was going to be particularly significant.
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Asia’s developing economies need more gas investment, not less
- 27 May 2021
It is increasingly clear across Asia that governments, lenders, and both gas suppliers and consumers must prioritise the management of carbon emissions across the gas value chain.
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Big Oil’s watershed moment: five things you need to know
- 10 June 2021
The events of May 26 2021 look like a defining moment for the oil and gas industry. In the space of a few hours, three decisions crystallised trends that had been building for years at the large international oil companies, showing the pressure they are under to address climate change and the energy transition.
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Opportunities abound in Asia Pacific’s transforming power markets
- 01 July 2021
Last week we hosted our inaugural Asia Pacific Power & Renewables Conference. This three-day event tackled all aspects of the region’s power markets and their roles in the energy transition.
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COP26: Carbon capture & storage and low-carbon hydrogen
- 22 September 2021
A critical outcome of COP26 will be a global response on carbon pricing and enabling policies, aimed at bridging the gap on high-cost CCS and hydrogen.
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The fork in the road for Asia’s oil and gas demand
- 23 September 2021
Our accelerated energy transition (AET-2) scenario offers a view on how to achieve a 2˚C world aligned with the upper temperature limit of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The AET-2 scenario is curtains for long-term global oil demand, with consumption falling to 70% below peak levels by 2050.
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Does Europe have enough gas to meet demand?
- 08 October 2021
We've seen record wholesale gas prices over the past month. But this masks the bigger question - is there enough gas to meet european demand this winter?
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COP26: The economics of the energy transition
- 27 October 2021
Economics is both a problem and solution for climate change. Our latest COP26 briefing looks at how keeping a 1.5 °C pathway in sight will require rapid reduction in the carbon intensity of economic activity.
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Asia’s energy crisis and net zero – no turning back
- 28 October 2021
Covid-19 made mincemeat of energy price forecasts. From the depths of the oil price crash in March 2020 to the surge in Asian spot gas prices to over US$50/mmbtu for the first time ever earlier this month, the pandemic has shredded predictions (and egos) as fast as they could be produced.
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How ports can navigate the energy transition
- 15 November 2021
Energy and commodity markets are transforming, and so is the role of ports. What are the key questions for port operators and investors as global economies push for net zero?
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The future of energy storage
- 18 November 2021
The vast majority of carbon emissions from Asia Pacific are now covered by net zero targets. Wind and solar generation will be critical to achieving this but must be combined with energy storage.
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Voluntary carbon markets: here to stay?
- 08 February 2022
What are carbon offsets, and how do they support the energy transition? Exploring the role of carbon markets in the net zero journeys of energy-intensive companies.
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How worried should Asia be about conflict in Ukraine?
- 17 February 2022
Combined with existing market tightness, concerns over disruption to Russian energy supplies in the event of conflict in Ukraine have pushed spot prices towards record levels. Across virtually all energy and natural resources, backwardation is back with a bang.
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How is Russia’s war with Ukraine affecting gas markets – and the global economy?
- 05 April 2022
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a major disruptor for geopolitics, the global economy and commodity markets.
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How is the war with Ukraine affecting Russia’s oil economy?
- 12 April 2022
Our Russia-Ukraine briefings explore what the war means for the global economy and natural resources sectors. This week, our focus is on oil exports and Russia’s economy.
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‘Dynamic clearing’ turns China’s economic indicators to red
- 29 April 2022
China’s relentless battle against Covid-19 continues, with the country’s ‘dynamic clearing’ policy requiring all local governments to implement strict containment measures as soon as local cases climb into double figures.
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Ukraine war: Russia’s waterborne crude and diesel exports remain resilient
- 10 May 2022
This week's Russia/Ukraine briefing focuses on the EU's ban on Russian crude oil and product exports.
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Asia’s power sector feels the burn
- 12 May 2022
Everything across Asia’s power sector is heading north. With electricity demand continuing to climb, power prices are being pushed significantly higher by increasing fuel, equipment, land, and labour costs. Rising interest rates add further complexity.
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APAC Energy Buzz: Singapore can channel its fear of missing out to tackle carbon emissions
- 10 November 2022
Decarbonisation must climb faster up the city-state’s political and social agenda
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CCUS: 2023 will be a milestone year
- 05 January 2023
Is this the year that CCUS really switches gear from niche concept to mainstream investment theme?
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Asia’s nuclear power surge
- 15 February 2023
Is nuclear key to net zero in Asia?
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China juggles four major economic changes in 2023
- 12 April 2023
The new government in China faces challenges in domestic and external markets
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Are NOCs rising to the energy transition challenge?
- 26 April 2023
National oil companies are still lagging the Majors on the decarbonisation journey – but a raft of incentives mean the pace is picking up.
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Could energy recovery solve the mounting problem of global waste?
- 01 May 2023
With 70% of global landfill suitable for energy recovery, there is potential for serious growth in waste-to-energy (WtE) industries.
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What’s shaping CCUS project costs?
- 02 May 2023
A better understanding of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) costs is needed before the technology can become a commercial reality on a truly global scale.
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Hydrogen: five market developments to watch
- 21 June 2023
Supportive policies are creating renewed momentum in the low-carbon hydrogen market
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Asia Pacific energy outlook: surging power or lacking charge?
- 05 July 2023
High prices have supported a surge in Asia Pacific energy investment, but prices are falling fast and undermining vital support for battery storage.
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What would it take for India to reach net zero emissions?
- 27 July 2023
Achieving India’s decarbonisation target by 2070 is possible, but renewables and emerging technologies must scale rapidly.
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Global economy maintains momentum after upside surprise
- 04 March 2024
The global economy is expected to grow at a decent clip again in 2024 – but downside risks have escalated since our last quarterly update.
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Global economic outlook: GDP growth upgrades, downgrades and sticky inflation
- 30 May 2024
Our latest outlook sees China and India’s forecast upgraded, US services extend its boom, sticky inflation tempering rate cut expectations and a delayed pivot to investment and industry.

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