IMO aims to halve global shipping emissions – but what will it cost?

• 12 4月 2018

Global bunker fuel costs could rise by up to US$60 billion annually from 2020, in a full compliance scenario, when the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 0.5 wt% sulphur cap for bunker fuels kicks in.

OPEC extends production cuts through 2018

• 30 11月 2017

A 9-month extension to the current OPEC agreement will help sustain prices in a global market that's still uneasy going into 2018.

Macroeconomics

Understand the interplay between commodities and the economy with macroeconomics analysis to help forecast the pace of global economic development to 2035.

Smooth sailing or rough seas? IMO to cap sulphur in 2020

• 09 5月 2017

Our experts weigh in on the changes that the IMO regulations could bring.

Taking a closer look at Trump's blueprint for US energy

• 27 1月 2017

Our analysts take an early look at the expected resolution and implications of key policies spanning oils and refining, gas, and coal.

Upstream needs to learn from Downstream

• 15 2月 2017

If oil markets remain oversupplied and prices modest, there’s much Upstream operators can learn from Downstream, which has emerged thriving from the doldrums of a decade ago.

M&A markets: passing the refinery bucks

• 14 2月 2017

For some industry players, owning refinery capacity is no longer the necessity it used to be, while for others it has become central to business success.

How M&A markets are passing the refinery bucks

• 07 2月 2017

Chris Shepley, Head of Downstream Consulting, discusses recent trends in refineries and M&A markets.

North America M&A markets: Passing the refinery bucks

• 07 2月 2017

Anna Temple, Principal Consultant for Downstream Americas, discusses recent developments in North American M&A markets and refineries.

The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

• 19 11月 2024

We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely

What is the market impact of Czech refineries shifting away from Druzhba?

• 16 12月 2024

Explore how interconnected commodity markets react to change, with a focus on the Czech Republic's refinery dynamics and their ripple effects across the market.

Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered

• 25 10月 2024

ADIPEC will take place from 4-7 November in Abu Dhabi. The event will focus on the role of energy in driving a comprehensive transformation that benefits people, the planet, and our collective prosperity.

Trump’s tariff plan: implications for the future of global liquids trade

• 01 10月 2024

A new tariff plan on imports would affect US consumers, global oil markets and refining, if implemented post US election.

E-fuels: frequently asked questions

• 07 5月 2024

Synthetic e-fuels are part of a range of decarbonisation options being explored for the road, aviation and shipping transport sectors. Where’s the biggest potential? What challenges must be overcome?

IMO 2020 is about to get real

• 04 12月 2019

As I write this edition of the APAC Energy Buzz from my desk in Singapore I can see ships. Lots of ships.

Unlocking value through refinery-chemical integration

• 28 10月 2019

Refiners are increasingly turning to chemicals production. But how much value does integration add? We take a closer look at the recent acquisition of Wuhan refinery by SK-Global Chemical and Sinopec to better understand the economics.

A call to action to the global energy industry

• 02 8月 2019

Wood Mackenzie President Neal Anderson introduces our 2019 Energy Transition Outlook and examines why the energy mix is not changing nearly as quickly as the world needs it to.

Are EVs a threat to gas stations' fuel retail expansion plans?

• 29 7月 2019

What's a bigger threat to fuel retail expansion in North America: electric cars or rising fuel efficiency? Lean about Wood Mackenzie's gas demand model.

Latin America's gasoline problems: Mexico and Brazil diverge in fuel balance strategy

• 15 5月 2019

The two dominant players in Latin American oil and gas – Petrobras and Pemex – should face negative net gasoline balance for decades to come.

Energy transition is making its mark on Asia Pacific's major energy markets

• 13 5月 2019

APAC Energy Buzz is a monthly blog by our Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson. In his blog, Gavin shares the sights and sounds of what’s trending in the region and what’s weighing on business leaders’ minds.

How the bottom of the barrel became the top of refining margins

• 29 4月 2019

Despite the international phase-out for fuel oil, its crack spread hit 20-year highs

Poor capital discipline will drive difficult decisions for refiners

• 07 5月 2019

Sustained oil demand growth provides an opportunity for the refining sector. But is the refining sector being overly optimistic about the scale of the opportunity? And is it over-investing in total crude capacity? Get the latest analysis from Alan Gelder.

4 key refining and chemical themes from Moscow

• 23 4月 2019

We've condensed dozens of discussions at Wood Mackenzie's first Russia downstream forum and the 7th CIS Petrochemicals 2019 Conference into 4 of the hottest topics.

IMO 2020 and the rocky road to full compliance

• 10 4月 2019

Join our experts to tackle some of the industry's burning questions on IMO 2020 and the potential stumbling blocks.

Uncertainty shrouds impact of IMO 2020

• 26 2月 2019

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) major change limiting the airborne sulphur dioxide emissions from international shipping is now less than a year away. What impact can we predict with certainty, and what remains unknown?

Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Bill scales new heights of fiscal complexity

• 16 11月 2020

Nigeria's latest attempt to reform its petroleum sector isn't just about finishing a job that started over 12 years ago. The government now seeks to make Nigeria's upstream, midstream and downstream competitive in the face of significant threats to oil demand, including the impacts of coronavirus and the energy transition.

In conversation with Asia Pacific’s CEOs

• 04 11月 2020

We hosted the CEOs of PETRONAS, Santos and Medco, the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, and many other senior executives from a range of leading oil and gas companies, utilities and banks over two days at our APAC Energy & Commodities Summit last month.

Biden, China and politics of energy

• 11 11月 2020

As the new administration looks to take the US back into the Paris climate agreement, will the US and China work together on tackling global warming?

Electric vehicles can help save the environment, but can they save the owner money?

• 18 11月 2020

Using Wood Mackenzie's Total Cost of Ownership (TCOO) Model to compare the potential cost of owning an EV against an ICE vehicle over 10 years, it's clear that three variables - incentives, fuel cost and depreciation - really make the difference.

European refining at the Rubicon again – which assets will make it over?

• 04 12月 2020

European refining at the Rubicon again – which assets will make it over? Wood Mackenzie’s updated closure threat analyses 83 refineries in Europe and quantifies the risk of closure of each asset.