• Editorial

  China and shale gas: growing operational confidence from CNPC and Sinopec

  • 05 7月 2017

  At the workshop, representatives from both CNPC and Sinopec shared progress updates on their shale gas projects.

• Editorial

  Cautiously optimistic: global upstream outlook for 2017

  • 11 1月 2017

  We look to 2017 as the dawn of a cautious recovery for the E&P sector, with investment edging upward.

• Editorial

  5 questions about federal lands leasing in a Trump era

  • 20 1月 2017

  As Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States ushers in a new policy era, what can the energy and natural resources industries expect?

• Editorial

  Qatar lifts North Field moratorium

  • 03 4月 2017

  On the eve of Gastech, Qatar has grabbed headlines with a plan to grab more long-term LNG market share.

• Editorial

  US upstream: what to watch for in 2017

  • 23 1月 2017

  We present five of our predictions for 2017, focusing on the US upstream industry.

• Editorial

  Road to recovery for OFS giants

  • 31 1月 2017

  In our latest report, our analysts discuss whether the OFS giants have turned a corner and what's in store in North America and internationally.

• Editorial

  Jagged Peak IPO hits a snag

  • 06 2月 2017

  Our US Lower 48 upstream analysts look deeper into the Jagged Peak IPO and the factors that led to its lower-than-expected price.

• Editorial

  Five risks to global oil demand

  • 30 6月 2017

  Global oil demand is in for a year of strong growth in 2017 but we expect growth to decelerate next year. Our experts explain how minor changes in the market and operating environment could bring major implications for price. Understand the five factors which we believe will have the biggest impact on our demand outlook to 2018.

• Editorial

  OPEC's dilemma

  • 25 5月 2017

  With OPEC agreeing to roll over production for nine more months, our 2017 oil price forecast of US$55/bbl for Brent is largely unaffected. But as fundamentals tighten in the second half of 2017, we believe a firmer oil price will further support the US tight oil industry.

• Editorial

  Marathon's US$700 million Delaware bolt-on acquisition

  • 30 3月 2017

  On March 21, Marathon bought 21,000 net acres in the Delaware Basin for US$700 million from Black Mountain Oil & Gas and other private sellers. The deal comes soon after Marathon entered the Permian through a US$1.1 billion deal with BC Operating. In our latest Insight, our analysts examine the deal and weigh the potential risks and benefits of expanding Marathon's acreage.

• Editorial

  2035: The evolution of a global gas market

  • 14 4月 2017

  Assess the shifting supply and demand dynamics that will foster the growth of the international gas trade.

• Editorial

  Will Asia-Pacific's O&G sector join the global recovery in 2019?

  • 14 1月 2019

  Will rising demand, new exploration activity and a refresh of government policy bring renewed confidence in Asia-Pacific's upstream industry in 2019? Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood shares his thoughts.

• Editorial

  Is offshore wind the answer to Japan's declining nuclear power?

  • 14 2月 2019

  The outlook for Japan's offshore wind sector is looking positive as the country’s capacity is projected to reach upwards of 4 gigawatts (GW) in 2028, a 62-fold increase from last year, new research from Wood Mackenzie indicates.

• Editorial

  Can the right fiscal terms revive Asia-Pacific's upstream sector?

  • 27 2月 2019

  Asia-Pacific's upstream industry has been plagued by declining oil production, exploration and licensing activity. Since 2014, exploration investment in the region has fallen 66% to around US$6 billion in 2018, reducing the hopper of new development opportunities.

• Editorial

  How will 2019 elections in Asia Pacific impact the energy sector?

  • 08 4月 2019

  It is election season in Asia Pacific. While Thailand heads for the by-elections following voting irregularities, India, Indonesia and Australia will also head to the polls this year. Who will win? How will the energy sector be impacted? What do investors need to consider?

• Editorial

  Swelling Cushing oil hub stocks will require more pipelines

  • 06 8月 2019

  Growing US crude production is upending traditional Gulf Coast pipeline routes. WTI at Cushing will narrow against Brent as the build out continues.

• Editorial

  Is E&P distress in the Lower 48 spreading to the midstream sector?

  • 01 6月 2020

  Listen to a recent webinar where our Lower 48 oil and gas analysts discuss financial health in the tight oil sector and ask which companies are at risk.

• Editorial

  How will India’s extended lockdown impact the energy sector?

  • 06 5月 2020

  Our experts unpack the effect of the coronavirus crisis on energy demand in India, the world’s fifth-largest economy.

• Editorial

  Will the natural resources sector recover from Covid-19?

  • 07 5月 2020

  The outbreak of coronavirus, the oil price crash and the impending global recession present an enormous challenge for energy and natural resources. Keep up with the spread of Covid-19 and its impact on your sector.

• Editorial

  10 factors that influence upstream production shut-in decisions

  • 23 4月 2020

  How do oil and gas producers decide when to shut in production? Asset economics are critical, but are not the only factor leading to production being shut-in. Here we look at 10 factors that influence upstream shut-in decisions.

• Editorial

  Below zero: what the WTI crash means for US and global markets

  • 21 4月 2020

  On Monday, April 20, WTI dipped to minus $37.63, collapsing under the weight of global oversupply and sharply reduced demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked our experts on supply and demand dynamics, infrastructure, and financial markets to shed light on these historic numbers and discuss what we can expect in the near and longer-term.

• Editorial

  What does the oil price crash mean for you?

  • 01 4月 2020

  How much do we think investment is going to fall this year, why is it different to the last price crash, and where are the costs most likely to be cut? Our team of global upstream experts tackles the industry’s burning questions in this 35-minute webinar.

• Editorial

  Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

  • 10 3月 2020

  On Monday 9th March 2020, the oil price saw its biggest fall in 30 years. Here’s our analysts’ rapid response to the oil price crash. Look out for more detailed analysis in the days and weeks to come.

• Editorial

  How might coronavirus impact global energy and commodity markets?

  • 17 2月 2020

  In our recent webinar, "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: impact on commodities", our team of experts from across the energy value chain explored the immediate and future impact of coronavirus on global commodity and energy markets.

• Editorial

  Coronavirus makes cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever

  • 19 3月 2020

  Upstream cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever, what are the major drivers?

• Editorial

  US Independents: cash is king in “stay flat” mode

  • 28 10月 2021

  Powered by Lens Lower 48 Valuations, we set out to understand reinvestment rates, deleveraging and free cash flow outcomes among 23 US Independents.

• Editorial

  Can US Independents sustain the capital needed to survive the energy transition?

  • 04 11月 2021

  Producers need a long-term strategy that ensures enough outside capital to fight the headwinds of increasing environment, social, and governance imperatives.

• Editorial

  Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

  • 25 2月 2022

  The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

• Editorial

  Wood Mackenzie's accelerated energy transition 2-degree scenario: what it means for gas and LNG

  • 09 4月 2021

  How could a 2-degree world play out in the future for the global gas and LNG markets?

• Editorial

  Texas freeze: the real-time impact on gas storage

  • 04 3月 2021

  The recent winter storms left millions without power and heat in the US. Behind the headlines, more complex factors were at play. Our unique access to both gas and power monitoring and data gave us an integrated, real-time view of an unprecedented event and the issues it created.