The LNG lifeline:​ will cheaper global gas resuscitate European industry?

• 26 January 2026

European industrial competitiveness has been hit hard by soaring gas and electricity prices that have widened an already significant price gap with the US and China.  A new wave of cheaper LNG supply could be about to throw a lifeline – but can it close the gap?

Staying power: how new energy realities risk extending coal's sunset

• 17 July 2025

In this Horizons, we explore a new global high thermal coal demand case, examining the drivers of a higher outlook for coal and what this means for investors, technologies and global climate goals.

Trading cases: tariff scenarios for taxing times

• 21 May 2025

In this edition of Horizons, we explore how the Trump administration's 'Liberation Day' tariffs marked a pivotal moment in global trade, potentially reversing the effects of China's 2001 WTO entry and accelerating deglobalization trends.

Tough at the top: the threats to US energy dominance

• 10 April 2025

In this edition of Horizons, we explore how the Trump administration has put US “energy dominance” at the top of its agenda alongside tariffs and international trade.

Taking the strain: how upstream could meet the demands of a delayed energy transition

• 16 January 2025

We answer five key questions in this edition of Horizons. Where would the additional oil and gas supply come from? Could the supply chain cope? How much more upstream investment would be needed? How would cost inflation affect the price of oil and gas? And can the industry amend its disciplined approach?​

Waste to wealth: unlocking circular value chains​

• 15 July 2024

The circular economy is a critical strategy for delivering a lower-emission, more sustainable economy. This Horizons highlights the paradigmatic shift that is required to make progress, and highlights three case studies that serve as examples of how we can initiate change.​

Call of duties: how emission taxes on imports could transform the global LNG market

• 21 March 2024

In this March edition of Horizons, we assess the carbon intensity of LNG projects around the world and consider the implications of carbon tax scenarios across a range of importing countries.

The nuclear option: making new nuclear power viable in the energy transition

• 18 May 2023

The future will run on electricity, yet the world is struggling to decarbonise its power supply and meet demand. The 2022 energy crisis has put energy security and reliability front of mind for governments and underscored the need to press ahead with the development of alternative energy sources.

Avoiding pand-ammonia: how to kick-start a global low-carbon ammonia industry

• 17 November 2022

Ammonia shapes modern life in every way imaginable. As the basis for all nitrogen fertilisers, industrial ammonia has truly changed the world.

Energy super basins: where the renewable, CCS and upstream stars align

• 21 July 2022

The world’s need for sustainable energy is set to change the geography of the oil and gas industry, increasingly entwining it with renewables. The upstream industry of the 2030s and beyond, therefore, must focus on where its synergies with new energies are strongest.

Security alert: five lessons from the energy crisis

• 21 April 2022

The crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most significant shock to world energy markets since the 1970s. Read more.

No pain, no gain – the economic consequences of accelerating the energy transition

• 18 January 2022

Wood Mackenzie’s base-case Energy Transition Outlook sees global temperatures 2.5-2.7 °C above pre-industrial levels by mid-century. To limit this warming to 1.5 °C, in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy transition must accelerate. The world has the means, motive and opportunity to do so.

Commit and collaborate: squaring the carbon circle for oil & gas

• 19 August 2021

The commodity price upcycle provides a golden opportunity to accelerate emissions reduction. Read more....

Enlit Asia 2022

• 03 August 2022

Get the unique view from the official knowledge partner of Enlit Asia | 20-22 September

Gastech 2022

• 03 August 2022

Get the inside view from the official knowledge partner of Gastech Milan 2022 | 5-8 September

Let's talk Colombia

• 07 July 2023

Discover the pulse of Colombia's energy transformation firsthand.

Distress in energy and natural resources

• 22 May 2020

Helping investors evaluate opportunities in energy and natural resources during the Covid-19 crisis

ESG For Energy & Natural Resources

• 02 November 2020

Defining and demonstrating ESG best practice has become a strategic imperative for the energy and mining sectors – and one of the most complex challenges.

Oil: Our Latest Thinking

• 16 November 2020

Get the latest oil news and insight from our energy industry experts.

Natural Gas

• 16 November 2020

Stay ahead of natural gas markets with our industry leading analysis based on the highest quality public and proprietary data sources.

ExxonMobil deal a sign of strength for US oil production

• 16 October 2023

ExxonMobil’s US$64.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources could mean US tight oil output grows faster in the future.

Energy transition glossary

• 21 August 2024

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

Oil and Gas Emissions Benchmarking Tool

Inform strategic decisions regarding oil & gas emissions risk management at scope 1, 2 and 3

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

Extreme weather and fast LNG dominate US natural gas news

• 06 September 2024

A summary of news of what’s been happening in the US market

The impact of the second wave of US LNG

• 14 August 2019

The first wave of US LNG projects was a game-changer, putting it on a course to be the world's third largest LNG producer after Australia and Qatar by 2020.

Permian producers hedge their bets against pipeline delays

• 11 September 2018

Permian producers increased their 2020 oil-basis hedge positions by 431% during Q2. Such a sharp rise suggests producers perceive a higher risk that key pipeline projects fail to start up by 2019 target dates, according Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis of oil and gas activity.

Reducing the emissions from natural gas

• 13 May 2024

Demand for natural gas is growing. So is pressure to reduce its carbon intensity. The industry’s emissions will increasingly come under scrutiny, and measurement and reporting will need to improve.

COP28: three key methane-related expectations

• 22 November 2023

COP28 could see momentum gather behind methane abatement action.

Asian LNG demand forecast to decline for a second consecutive year as Middle East conflict reshapes regional supply flows

• 13 July 2026

Asian LNG demand is heading for a second consecutive year of decline. Wood Mackenzie forecasts Asia Pacific demand at 257 Mt in 2026, down from 268 Mt in 2025 and a peak of 278 Mt in 2024, as the Middle East conflict tightens global supply and pushes spot prices to levels that are forcing buyers across the region to cut volumes, switch fuels and accelerate supply diversification.