Demanding new emissions goals set course for low-carbon future

• 23 April 2021

At a US-hosted climate summit this week, large economies discussed their ambitious objectives for cutting emissions. Now comes the hard part.

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

Trump and Biden seek the middle ground on energy

• 11 September 2020

The two contenders for the US presidency have fundamentally different views on energy, but have been seeking to win over swing voters

Biden’s clean energy plan aims at job creation

• 17 July 2020

As the US faces economic crisis, the Democratic presidential challenger sees opportunities for stimulus in the energy transition

A rough road for electric cars in the US

• 12 June 2020

The share of the US vehicle market taken by EVs has fallen sharply this year, underlining the challenges the industry faces. Support from the federal government will be essential for the electrification of road transport to make real progress.

The indispensable OPEC+

• 05 June 2020

Reports of “the death of OPEC” have proved greatly exaggerated, as the cartel and its allies have shown their continuing relevance this year

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

The devastating impact of the great lockdown

• 17 April 2020

There are signs that the coronavirus is gradually being brought under control in many countries, but any pick-up in activity will be tentative and uneven, and will face headwinds from the chaos in the global economy.

The coronavirus crisis: assessing the impact on energy

• 27 March 2020

Demand for oil, gas and power is recovering in China, but falling sharply in the rest of the world. The coronavirus pandemic has already had a profound impact on energy, with oil prices plunging and companies taking an axe to their capital spending plans. But the implications of the crisis are only just starting to emerge.

Five ways the coronavirus changed the world of energy this week

• 20 March 2020

The US government is starting to buy crude and facing calls for it to manage the oil market, as demand continues to weaken. In this week's Energy Pulse by Ed Crooks.

The all-electric movement goes to war against gas

• 07 February 2020

The all-electric movement threatens future gas demand, OPEC+ oil producers consider an output cut, and the warm winter is hitting gas prices.

The oil market shrugs off the attacks in the Gulf

• 10 January 2020

Oil prices recovered their equilibrium after the US killing of Qassem Soleimani, but tensions in the Gulf region have remained high

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.

Macroeconomics

Understand the interplay between commodities and the economy with macroeconomics analysis to help forecast the pace of global economic development to 2035.

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.

Energy transition glossary

• 21 August 2024

Our energy transition glossary helps you understand key terms and definitions.

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.

Energy transition outlook: Middle East

• 26 February 2026

The latest outlook highlights uneven progress for Middle East decarbonisation – and a US$5.3 trillion investment opportunity between now and 2060

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 | Scope for improvement: Why oil & gas needs to address scope 3 emissions

• 14 November 2024

Webinar | Europe Upstream Outlook 2025

• 27 February 2025

Join us on the 27th February as we discuss the outlook for Europe Upstream oil and gas

Webinar | How are project economics defining the CCUS landscape?

• 29 April 2025

Join Wood Mackenzie on 29th April, 2025 for a discussion and analysis of CCUS project economics and their effects on the global CCUS market.