• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (1 September)

  • 01 9月 2023

  Saudi Aramco invests in gigawatt-scale solar, India sets its low-carbon hydrogen standard, Engie buys battery storage in the US, and more.

• Opinion

  China’s regas capacity is on the rise – but low utilisation persists

  • 04 9月 2023

  China’s regas terminals have progressed fast recently, supporting supply diversification. But low utilisation rates are challenging business models

• Opinion

  The UK’s journey to net zero: an uncertain path ahead

  • 05 9月 2023

  Upstream will play a crucial role in developing clean energy. Policy needs to support this, as well as foster a favourable environment for decarbonisation technologies.

• Opinion

  A new tight oil powerhouse: Permian Resources and Earthstone create a new large-cap US E&P

  • 30 8月 2023

  Over the course of just one year, US$6.6 billion of deals have culminated in the twelfth-largest oil-focused US E&P.

• Opinion

  Where next for oil & gas exploration?

  • 21 9月 2023

  Attractive economics and the need for advantaged barrels bode well for future exploration

• Opinion

  Floating LNG is back in vogue

  • 31 8月 2023

  Lower costs and increased demand for quick-to-market LNG supply has made floating LNG an attractive proposition again

• Opinion

  What’s next for energy after the US elections?

  • 11 11月 2024

  With a new Trump administration set to steer US energy policy, what changes lie ahead for energy? Join Ed Crooks and expert guests as they break down the impacts on energy policy, renewables and the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  Video | Shell and Equinor announce UK asset merger to create new JV

  • 06 12月 2024

  Equinor and Shell are to combine their UK offshore oil and gas assets in a new incorporated joint venture, owned 50/50. The deal will create the biggest producer on the UKCS. We delve into this topic in a recent video, fill out the form to access this full analysis.

• Opinion

  Gas & LNG in Asia: the next 10 years

  • 09 12月 2024

  Economic expansion, urbanisation and population increases have already made Asia the key driver of global gas market growth over the past decade. So, what can be expected over the next ten years, and what investment opportunities will be created as a result?

• Opinion

  Threats to oil supplies show the limits of US production growth

  • 08 10月 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?

• Opinion

  Gastech 2024: Our top three takeaways

  • 22 10月 2024

  Gastech is the biggest exhibition and conference in the calendar for gas and LNG, attracting everyone from producers and infrastructure players to shippers, consumers and financiers. It’s no exaggeration to say the key conversations about the future of gas and LNG happen here. So, what was causing a buzz this year? 

• Opinion

  Global upstream update: oil supply questions and portfolio resets

  • 31 10月 2024

  In our latest Global Upstream Update, we explore the latest industry developments, reflect on their broader energy market impact, and consider what could happen next.

• Opinion

  Is the crude oil refining sector delivering on decarbonisation?

  • 06 11月 2024

  The refining industry ranks as the third largest contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary sources, placing it at the centre of the energy transition and net zero efforts.

• Opinion

  Stepping on the gas: the state of global methane policies and regulations

  • 19 9月 2024

  As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, international attention has turned to methane.

• Opinion

  From digester to burner tip: navigating the fast-growing RNG industry

  • 01 10月 2024

  Biomethane, or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has been a catalyst for investments in recent years, with a marked increase in M&A deals. Oil and gas majors, in particular, are betting on biomethane as a key part of their integrated net zero solutions.

• Opinion

  Ten key considerations for oil & gas 2025 planning

  • 03 10月 2024

  As we enter the 2025 corporate planning season, oil and gas firms are faced with significant choices. What represents the right balance between investment and rewarding shareholders? And how much capital should be allocated to low-carbon activities versus to traditional hydrocarbons? 

• Opinion

  eBook | Exploring the growth of RNG/Biomethane in North America

  • 03 10月 2024

  In recent years, demand has driven an interest in renewable natural gas (RNG), also known as biomethane. The process begins with the collection of biogas from different types of feedstock and converting this into biomethane.

• Opinion

  Offshore influence: redefining the competitive landscape

  • 19 8月 2024

  The corporate landscape of the subsea market has changed drastically over the last decade. A new wave of consolidation emerged in 2015, which forced operators to focus on two priorities – reducing costs and improving efficiency.

• Opinion

  Global upstream update: UK fiscal woes, Major exploration and Latin American promise

  • 26 8月 2024

  From gas opportunities to supply-chain relationships and deepwater exploration, our global update covers key industry developments.

• Opinion

  Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture?

  • 28 8月 2024

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

• Opinion

  The potential and opportunities in Guangdong LNG market

  • 15 8月 2024

  Guangdong is China’s largest gas-consuming province and LNG importer. And there’s still considerable room for growth. We use the newly developed China Regional Gas Model to study its gas market balance and LNG potential.

• Opinion

  How real-time data and analytics inform trading decisions in major commodities

  • 08 8月 2024

  A demonstration of how Wood Mackenzie's Asset Connect product assessed the impacts of a power outage on the crude and refined products market.

• Opinion

  LFG-to-RNG: positive outlook and hidden potential

  • 09 8月 2024

  The renewable gas production (LFG-to-RNG) sector has been extremely active in the last two years with new project ramp-ups, blockbuster M&A deals and new players entering the market. That said, only 10% of resource potential is currently tapped.

• Opinion

  Woodside acquires Tellurian and the Driftwood LNG project

  • 06 8月 2024

  Driftwood LNG adds a material pre-FID project into Woodside's portfolio.

• Opinion

  Permitting reform plans raise hopes for accelerated investment in US infrastructure

  • 06 8月 2024

  Senator Joe Manchin is facing one last job before leaving Congress: passing legislation that could transform the outlook for energy investment in the US. His permitting reform bill aims to realise the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  The LNG Majors' strategies in five key charts

  • 01 8月 2024

  LNG remains at the heart of the Majors’ growth strategies.

• Opinion

  2024 tight oil costs: the push and pull between efficiency and OFS rates

  • 24 7月 2024

  Are efficiency gains enough to offset price inflation?

• Opinion

  Can ExxonMobil make attractive returns from its US CCUS portfolio?

  • 21 6月 2024

  We analyse whether ExxonMobil's CCUS projects in the US can compete for capital in its portfolio

• Opinion

  More running room in Lower 48 efficiencies?

  • 19 6月 2024

  Leaner, faster operations have helped US liquids production reach new highs, while spending stays in check.

• Opinion

  What does summer 2024 hold for North American gas and LNG?

  • 31 5月 2024

  Gas prices, production dynamics, Mexican imports and power exports to Canada could impact supply