Carbon capture and the future of LNG in Asia

• 08 September 2021

With LNG projects among the most emission-intense assets in the oil and gas sector, many companies are now actively working to lower the carbon intensity of their LNG portfolio.

China’s war on waste means more than just clean plates

• 24 March 2021

In re-launching the ‘Clean Plate’ campaign in August last year, President Xi Jinping urged all of China to “maintain a sense of crisis about food security”. This is of course an important message in and of itself, given the huge amounts of energy, water and land involved in food production in China.

A new production record in the Gulf of Mexico

• 14 January 2022

US deepwater output will rise to a record high in 2022. What you need to know: The Biden administration aims to build a better grid, the electricity cost outlook in the Asia Pacific region and Burning Man versus geothermal.

Eni makes discovery of the year, named most-admired upstream explorer

• 17 June 2022

Italian major Eni has, for the fourth time in seven years, been named the upstream industry’s most-admired explorer, an accolade awarded as part of Wood Mackenzie’s industry-leading annual Exploration Survey.

APAC Energy Buzz: 2023 – cheerful or fearful?

• 15 December 2022

Wood Mackenzie's APAC team looks at predictions for 2023

The future of gas investment

• 12 November 2020

Capital is the lifeblood of the global gas industry. But with investment criteria changing fast, companies must respond.

Is Japan ready to tackle its coal problem?

• 08 July 2020

Does LNG stand to benefit? What would it mean for Japan’s emissions?

RETURN OF THE FID: Gastech 2019

• 09 September 2019

Wood Mackenzie is the official knowledge partner of Gastech 2019. Join us as we give end-to-end insights on the Return of the FID. The next wave awakens...

What do Colombia’s ambitious fiscal reforms mean for oil and gas?

• 01 August 2023

Tax plans put more money in the hands of the Colombian government. But they will deter investment at a crossroads for the extractive industry.

How the Russia/Ukraine war changes energy markets

• 28 April 2022

The war has created turmoil and sent power, gas, coal and oil prices through the roof. Will the world's dependence on fossil fuels increase – or will high prices accelerate investment in the energy transition?

Willow project shows President Biden’s support for oil production

• 17 March 2023

Balancing climate goals with demands for cheap energy is not easy. The administration is under attack for favoring increased US oil supply

US oil deals aim to get the industry fit for the long haul

• 16 February 2024

The US$26 billion Diamondback/Endeavor deal is the latest in a wave of consolidation of US oil, targeting lower costs and lower emissions.

Rising US oil exports, market disruption, Brent-WTI spread

• 30 January 2018

What will US tight oil growth do to crude markets? The build-up in volumes early this decade led to a supply glut that undermined prices in 2014.

Australia 2019: exploration and M&A activity abound

• 22 March 2019

Listen to Asia Pacific Energy Brief, episode 14: Australia 2019: exploration and M&A activity abound

Japan to lose top LNG importer position to China by 2022

• 23 July 2019

According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, Japan could lose its pole position as the world’s top LNG importer to China as early as 2022.

Unlocking exploration’s hidden value

• 21 March 2019

Exploration is making money again. After a difficult few years, the sector's disciplined approach has begun to bear fruit. How evaluate the true cost of exploration?

Canada tries to balance energy and climate goals

• 11 April 2022

The government has ambitious goals for cutting emissions. It doesn't want them to drive down oil and gas production.

Asset Connect

Visualise the infrastructure and its interconnectivity across the North American crude oil supply chain.

Private equity – big buyers of oil and gas in the downturn

• 12 November 2019

Private equity firms have been among the big buyers of oil and gas assets in the last few years, taking advantage of portfolio restructuring among traditional players during the downturn. What’s the plan for success? And how are the exit options shaping up?

Exploration Service

Shape your exploration strategy by benchmarking companies, countries, basins and plays.

Five global transition challenges – the Asian perspective

• 22 June 2023

LNG demand, sustaining upstream, new sources of finance, metals investment and supply chain independence.

A second Trump administration

• 07 November 2024

A new Trump administration will have huge influence across both the domestic and international arenas. Introducing more import tariffs, abandoning climate policy and resolving conflicts are all high on the agenda. There are major implications for the energy and natural resources sectors.

A Major transition for Sub-Saharan Africa?

• 09 September 2020

Sub-Saharan Africa has for decades been a cornerstone of the Majors' portfolios but that is changing as they position themselves for the energy transition. This means cutting back on oil investments and slimming down upstream portfolios to meet bold emissions targets.

Will oil, gas and coal peak by 2030? | Podcast

• 03 November 2023

Discussing the latest insights on fossil fuel demand, electric vehicles, US oil deals, offshore wind and the critical role of graphite in the energy transition.

Dorado: Australia's biggest oil discovery this century

• 17 August 2018

Exploration in Western Australia has produced a result no one expected - a large commercial oil find, Australia's largest this century. The discovery is significant for block partners Quadrant and Carnarvon, but how they will monetise it remains to be seen. Senior Research Analyst for Oceania Upstream, Daniel Toleman, explores the options and outcomes.

Is PetroChina really going green?

• 02 September 2020

The move is the first publicly confirmed (near) net-zero goal by an Asian national oil company, a recognition by one of the world’s largest producers that it must address carbon emissions and adapt to the energy transition.

How coronavirus is affecting power demand in the Midwest

• 08 April 2020

The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has derailed power demand patterns and expectations in the Midcontinent ISO (MISO).

The shrinking scale of greenfield oil and gas projects: slowing growth prospects outside the L48 bubble

• 26 January 2017

Despite the uptick in numbers, investment in greenfield conventional projects is stuck at a low ebb.

LNG markets move from oversupply as rebalancing gets under way

• 07 June 2018

Wood Mackenzie's short-term global gas and LNG outlook (Q2 2018) sees the market rebalancing as it moves from oversupply, although the global natural resources consultancy believes prices will remain relatively sustained into 2019.

Are NOCs prepared for the energy transition?

• 24 October 2023

We analyse and rate national oil companies for resilience and sustainability