No-Deal Brexit won’t sound death knell for UK refiners

• 23 8月 2019

Despite speculation that a No-Deal Brexit would have a severe impact on the UK refining industry, Wood Mackenzie’s analysis indicates that while the sector’s dynamics would shift and margins will narrow, it would not be crippled.

Attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities

• 16 9月 2019

This attack has material implications for the oil market, as a loss of 5 million barrels per day of supplies from Saudi Arabia cannot be met for long by existing inventories and the limited spare capacity of the other OPEC+ group members. A geopolitical risk premium will return to the oil price.

What higher oil prices in 2024 could mean for the economy and politics

• 14 9月 2023

The oil market has come to life, with prices finally delivering on our expectations for 2023. Our oil experts, Ann-Louise Hittle and Alan Gelder, join Simon Flowers to discuss where the market goes from here and what this could mean for the economy and politics.

The Biden administration seeks answers to high fuel prices

• 17 6月 2022

The president has asked refiners to increase output. Effective solutions will be more complex.

PES to close oil refinery after fire damage

• 26 6月 2019

Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) will close its oil refinery in the city, following a large fire last week that damaged the complex.

PES refinery fire halts gasoline production

• 21 6月 2019

A large fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) oil refinery in Philadelphia has halted gasoline production at the complex.

What does the US-China trade deal mean for refiners - and for the market?

• 20 1月 2020

After over a year of trade tensions, the US and China signed a “phase one” trade deal on 16 January. As part of the deal, China has agreed to increase the value of energy imports by US$52.4 billion above 2017 levels over the next two years. What could it mean for the oil market?

Oils & chemicals: 5 things to watch for in 2024

• 11 1月 2024

Calmer waters are expected for the oils, refining and chemicals industries in 2024 – but that doesn’t mean it’s plain sailing. What are the top trends to track for the year ahead?

For a few dollars more – OPEC’s shifting stance

• 13 10月 2016

OPEC’s plan for production cuts signals a desire to support prices, even if the battle to wrest control of the market seems barely half won.

Asset Connect

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

Asian Oil and Refining Markets Briefing 2025

• 10 9月 2025

Join us as our experts share insights and discuss crucial themes that will bring clarity to Asian oil and refining markets within a global context.

Faked signals, real risks: AIS disruptions spread in the Gulf

• 23 6月 2025

Electronic interference complicates maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond

The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict escalation on the global energy market

• 24 6月 2025

Events are moving quickly. In response to Saturday night’s developments, we hosted a webinar on Monday to explore the potential impact of a Strait of Hormuz closure on the global economy and the oil and natural gas value chains.

Webinar | The Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Revival

• 14 11月 2019

While tight oil has grabbed headlines, the deepwater United States (US) Gulf of Mexico (GoM) has become leaner and more efficient. Join us as we analyze the changing dynamics in the region including: 1) What does the future of private equity investment look like in the US GoM? 2) Will 20K technology kick off the next phase of growth in the US GoM? 3) How has the US GoM reinvented itself to remain competitive?

Ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

• 27 6月 2025

Oil and gas prices have fallen following the ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. Market fundamentals are regaining their influence

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

• 12 6月 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.

Webinar | Brazil 2019 licensing bonanza: offering up pre-salt blocks

• 13 11月 2019

This particular webinar topic covered the highly awaited exploration bid rounds over the pre-salt blocks on offer in Brazil. On October 16th, our experts shared their perspectives and discussed the licensing bonanza comprising of three rounds scheduled within a month of each other.

Webinar | The Transformation of North America Power & Renewables Markets

• 05 12月 2019

The future course of North America Power & Renewable markets is being molded by an ongoing transformation of the energy industry. The sector now serves as the central conduit to decarbonize the energy sector via electrification of fossil-based technology sources like transport and large scale renewable use for power generation. Register to join Wood Mackenzie’s power analysts on Thursday, December 5 at 10 a.m. CT for a discussion on key themes shaping the industry in the near and long-term, including: • Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy • The declining costs of renewable energy and battery storage technologies • The energy transition between coal and natural gas • Is the shift away from traditional baseload supply straining the existing generation fleet? • As coal retires in PJM, why aren’t renewables filling the vacuum?

Webinar: Oil & Oil Products

• 05 3月 2020

Join our webinar when we will discuss our view of the current market fundamentals and the outlook for the coming weeks/months of 2020 and 2021, putting Europe within a global context.

Webinar | Appalachian players under stress: The impact of low gas prices on Marcellus portfolios

• 25 2月 2020

During the webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts discussed: 1. Of the pure plays (ex: Cabot), who looks best positioned to weather low prices in the long-term? 2. Hedging portfolios: How much time do they have? 3. Debt: Who is most at risk of breaching a covenant in 2020 in the Appalachia and how do maturities factor in? 4. What actions can operators work towards in the near-term to address these issues?

State of the Market: webinar series

• 01 4月 2020

Webinar | Japan's E&Ps: structural change and the road ahead

• 27 3月 2020

They are a material, often unheralded, part of the upstream industry, producing 1.6 million boe/d. But, the energy transition and declining domestic demand has forced Japan’s upstream companies to review their strategies. Japanese explorers and producers face a tough choice: to grow or to exit the sector entirely? Join Asia Pacific Research Director Angus Rodger and Upstream Research Associate Zixin Goh as they examine the road ahead for Japanese E&Ps.

Webinar | Tight oil through the crash: what Permian projects are left standing?

• 30 6月 2020

Permian investments have been scaled-back aggressively. But there are still 135 active rigs concentrated in certain geographies. Are the tight oil wells being drilled generating returns at today’s prices? Your hosts will walk you through our latest valuations work focused on the Delaware and Midland basin in these three simple steps: 1. High grade undrilled acreage by recovery rates and geologic properties 2. Develop type curve distributions to highlight the best undrilled locations 3. Test price scenarios and timing to find the optimal drilling schedule against various price outlooks

Webinar | Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream

• 14 2月 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.

Webinar | Middle East and North Africa Upstream

• 20 2月 2024

2023 was a year in which the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region consolidated 2022’s gains. 2024 heralds much uncertainty: an expansion of OPEC quotas will impact short term oil production across the region while capacity expansion continues apace.

Webinar | Oil market and refining resilience: is the best yet to come?

• 21 5月 2024

Join Wood Mackenzie on 21st May 2024, for a discussion on the oil market outlook and refining capacity and margins.

Horizons Live: Energy Super Basins

• 11 8月 2022

Watch on demand as we answer your questions about the global energy super basins and what they could mean for the oil, gas and renewables industries.

Bio-liquid gold: how biofuel circularity could unlock the energy transition

• 18 8月 2022

There’s little doubt that liquid biofuels should play a crucial role in the energy transition. Bio-based diesel and aviation fuels from plant-based feedstock could emit 80% less carbon than the crude oil-based products that dominate today’s global market. The question is how to make it happen.

Back to the future: the Horizons year in review

• 09 12月 2021

We touched on a number of issues this year with our new thought-leadership series. Post-COP26, it's time to review the articles and put them in recent context.

One giant leap: President Biden's vision for repowering America

• 16 9月 2021

Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy launched the programme that would put the first man on the moon, US President Joe Biden has set an equally challenging, transformative goal: achieving net zero emissions in the US power sector by 2035 and the broader economy by 2050.