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.

LNG Cargo Emissions Tool

The LNG Cargo Emissions Tool is an independent and transparent source of secondary data, that provides a granular estimation of carbon emissions.

Refinery Intelligence

Gain unparalleled access to real-time refining operations across the world critical to understanding the full picture of crude oil and refined product supply and demand.

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.

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? 

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.

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.

Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture?

• 28 8月 2024

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

Three factors driving US liquids production to new heights

• 05 9月 2024

Our US upstream team identify three drivers of the US’ ascent to the top of the global supply league table and why it’s now the main growth engine for three of the four largest Majors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The LNG Majors' strategies in five key charts

• 01 8月 2024

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

Woodside acquires Tellurian and the Driftwood LNG project

• 06 8月 2024

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

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.

Unlocking the potential of white hydrogen

• 25 7月 2024

Faced with high costs, midstream transportation challenges and the slow development of demand, the low-carbon hydrogen economy is facing lowered expectations around its growth in the near term. Gavin Thompson, Vice Chair, EMEA, spoke to Richard Hood and Kate Adie from our Subsurface research team, authors of our recent analysis of white hydrogen’s potential.

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?

Is it time for a global climate bank?

• 18 7月 2024

Financing any aspect of the energy transition is tough. Funding the developing world’s transition, a topic central to the first Global Energy Transition Congress in Milan two weeks ago, is one of the most complex challenges that must be overcome in tackling climate change.

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

A window opens for OPEC+ oil

• 20 6月 2024

Based on our analysis of supply and demand, a window is opening to absorb more OPEC+ oil.

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

• 27 6月 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing in energy, dominating discussions at all levels in companies, banks, investment funds and governments. Prakash Sharma and I asked WoodMac’s experts what role AI might play in the energy and resources sectors and where the greatest opportunities and risks are.

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.

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

How do integrated companies position themselves in the changing downstream landscape?

• 05 6月 2024

We benchmark 17 integrated IOCs and NOCs in our coverage using our proprietary downstream analysis in our Corporate Strategy and Analytics Service.

What will define LNG’s three phases of market growth?

• 06 6月 2024

Our recently released Global gas strategic planning outlook (SPO) identifies three distinct phases of LNG market growth through the coming decade. What are the drivers of each market cycle? How low will prices go? What are the risks to each phase of LNG market growth? The WoodMac team stress-tested our new outlook on the ground at this week’s Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo.

OPEC+ plans to boost oil production

• 07 6月 2024

The OPEC+ countries are taking on the delicate task of trying to raise oil production without crashing the market. They are starting cautiously, but the global economic outlook holds plenty of downside risks for demand and prices.

What’s in store for gas and LNG in Europe?

• 18 6月 2024

An overview of market balances, the price outlook and risks for European gas and LNG through 2026

A two-decade decline in exploration is driving the need for carbon neutral investment in Australia’s upstream sector

• 27 5月 2024

A turbulent period of change has seen many legal and fiscal changes as Australia tries to balance its gas and energy transition strategy

The energy transition in the upstream oil & gas sector: a reality check?

• 05 6月 2024

Geopolitical, financial and technical headwinds have slowed energy transition progress, but ever-tighter climate regulation continues to drive change.