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Is the crude oil refining sector delivering on decarbonisation?

06 November 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

Floating LNG is back in vogue

31 August 2023

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

News Release

Stability of Russian gas flows remain uncertain, despite the reopening of Nord Stream

21 July 2022

Gazprom confirmed today that regular annual maintenance of Nord Stream is officially over and gas flows restarted at 63 million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) – 40% of the pipeline’s overall capacity. The European gas market has reacted, with prices down by 5%; but the stability of Russian gas flows is by no means a given, according to analysts at Wood Mackenzie.

The Edge

What changed energy markets in the 2010s?

14 January 2020

Can a decade be a turning point? So much happened in the energy sector, the 2010s might be seen as just that.

Editorial

A timeline of major events in Ukraine-Russia gas relations

20 December 2019

The gas transit and supply contracts between Russia and Ukraine expire at 10 am on 1 January 2020 (Moscow time) – the future of Ukraine transit remains the largest uncertainty for global gas markets in 2020. We reflect on major events in Ukraine-Russia gas relations in this timeline, 2000 to 2019.

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Wood Mackenzie predicts European gas demand will continue to fall, helping gas storage outlook for this winter and the following

01 September 2022

High natural gas prices will continue to drive down European demand to seven percent below the five-year average through March, leaving a best-case scenario of storage levels at 31% at winter’s end, in line with the five-year average, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

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US midstream takes hit as Lower 48 E&Ps turn off taps

03 June 2020

The oil price crash has hit the US Lower 48 hard. But as exploration and production companies work to mitigate the impact of the crash on their businesses, their strategies are affecting the region’s midstream players.

Opinion

Asia’s LNG pain is Europe’s gain - for now

07 April 2022

“It’s not easy, but it’s feasible” was the verdict of EU climate chief Frans Timmermans as the bloc announced its ambitious goal of reducing imports of Russian gas by around two thirds this year. With this implying something in the order of 100 bcm of supply, we do not share Mr Timmermans’ optimism.

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TransCanada receives approval for Keystone XL pipeline

21 November 2017

TransCanada receives regulatory approval from the Nebraska Public Service Commission to proceed with building its Keystone XL pipeline after almost a decade of environmental and regulatory hurdles.

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Webinar | Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream

14 February 2024

After three years of decline, oil and gas production is growing again across Sub-Saharan Africa. Traditional oil producers Nigeria and Angola are increasing investment and activity. Angola's exit from OPEC is a statement of its ambition. Elsewhere, growth projects are progressing in Senegal/Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia and Mozambique. Join our experts on Wednesday 14th February where they will discuss two recent reports - 'Sub-Saharan Africa upstream: 2023 in review' and '5 things to look for in 2024'. A main presentation will be followed by Q&A.

Opinion

Bumps in the road for EVs

06 November 2023

Manufacturers have been scaling back plans for growth. But the long-term trend is still towards electrification

Featured

How can Big Oil stay investible through the energy transition?

28 August 2019

The threat of climate change represents an existential challenge to the Majors. If they are to remain investible – five, ten years from now – all will need to transition to business models that are aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Luke Parker, VP of Corporate Analysis, considers what that transition might look like.

Editorial

Mexico and Shell win big in Round 2.4

01 February 2018

Our Latin America Upstream analysts share insights from Round 2.4 closing and what it means for Mexico's future.

Opinion

Connect four: key findings from the first four editions of Horizons

12 May 2021

Will falling costs secure solar’s dominance in power? Can Europe slash its emissions by 2030? Will China win the clean energy race? What would an accelerated energy transition mean for oil and gas prices? Find out in our Horizons recap.

Opinion

Natural gas: friend or foe in Europe’s 2030 emissions target?

24 July 2020

Green hydrogen has grabbed the limelight in the drive to decarbonise. But is there a role for natural gas in a post-coronavirus Europe?

Opinion

What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for Asia’s energy companies?

25 November 2021

Much has been discussed on the implications of the Glasgow Climate Pact for the global economy and energy markets. And while measurable progress has been made in each field, there is no denying much work remains to be done.

Featured

How will global gas and LNG markets respond to oversupply in 2020?

10 February 2020

What will 2020 look like? And what could happen that will shape the market longer term?

Featured

IMO 2020 - Countdown to 1 January 2020

07 June 2019

The implementation date for the IMO’s global fuel sulphur content cap is not far away. How will these changes affect the downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors? And how prepared is the industry? Our experts share their views in this webinar.

The Edge

Why upstream companies might break their capital discipline rules

13 February 2025

Stronger oil and gas demand could drive higher investment, rising prices, and more M&A in a slower energy transition.

Opinion

US and Iran agree initial peace deal

15 June 2026

The agreement will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with further details still to be negotiated

Featured

Will we see an upstream M&A revival in 2023?

17 January 2023

Differing strategic drivers across key peer groups will all influence oil and gas sector deal-making in 2023.

Opinion

New project sanctions on the rise?

21 June 2017

At the start of the year, we predicted that around 20 to 25 major new upstream projects would be sanctioned in 2017, roughly double the score for 2016. So, as we approach the year’s halfway mark, how is our forecast faring?

The Edge

What’s on the minds of CEOs?

16 October 2020

We hosted the CEOs from Shell, Total, Eni and SSE as well as senior executives from numerous other leading oil and gas companies and utilities over three days at our EMEA Energy Summit. So what were the hot topics?

Opinion

Is the Southern Cone gas industry finally ready for lift off?

05 November 2015

Brazil’s natural gas industry and that of its neighbors in the Southern Cone, such as Argentina and Chile, have labelled gas the ‘fuel of the future’. Has that future finally arrived?

Comment

Hess sells Shenzi stake to BHP in US$505m deal

05 October 2020

Hess is selling its 28% working interest in the Shenzi field in US Gulf of Mexico to operator BHP.

Opinion

US gas enters an era of increased price volatility

23 February 2024

A mild winter has driven US gas prices down to levels last seen during the pandemic. After the spike in prices in 2022, it seems as though the market has become more volatile. One key reason is that the US has not been building enough gas storage.

Editorial

A balancing act: developing successful fiscal terms

06 June 2019

What does it take to develop successful fiscal terms?

Opinion

Deals show the enduring appeal of US gas

19 April 2024

Two big European oil companies have recently announced deals to strengthen their holdings in US shale gas. The deals are small, but point to an important trend: the European companies still see the US as a core country.

Opinion

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

12 June 2019

In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.

Featured

Tough calls for the upstream supply chain in 2021

25 January 2021

This will be a defining year for the upstream supply chain, with many service sector companies facing stark decisions about their future direction. Read our predictions and expert analysis in ‘Upstream supply chain: 4 things to look for in 2021’.

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Is the crude oil refining sector delivering on decarbonisation?

Floating LNG is back in vogue

Stability of Russian gas flows remain uncertain, despite the reopening of Nord Stream

What changed energy markets in the 2010s?

A timeline of major events in Ukraine-Russia gas relations

Wood Mackenzie predicts European gas demand will continue to fall, helping gas storage outlook for this winter and the following

US midstream takes hit as Lower 48 E&Ps turn off taps

Asia’s LNG pain is Europe’s gain - for now

TransCanada receives approval for Keystone XL pipeline

Webinar | Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream

Bumps in the road for EVs

How can Big Oil stay investible through the energy transition?

Mexico and Shell win big in Round 2.4

Connect four: key findings from the first four editions of Horizons

Natural gas: friend or foe in Europe’s 2030 emissions target?

What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for Asia’s energy companies?

How will global gas and LNG markets respond to oversupply in 2020?

IMO 2020 - Countdown to 1 January 2020

Why upstream companies might break their capital discipline rules

US and Iran agree initial peace deal

Will we see an upstream M&A revival in 2023?

New project sanctions on the rise?

What’s on the minds of CEOs?

Is the Southern Cone gas industry finally ready for lift off?

Hess sells Shenzi stake to BHP in US$505m deal

US gas enters an era of increased price volatility

A balancing act: developing successful fiscal terms

Deals show the enduring appeal of US gas

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

Tough calls for the upstream supply chain in 2021

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