The Energy Gang podcast: Saving Build Back Better

• 28 January 2022

President Biden's climate agenda has been reformed. What are the implications for the Build Back Better Act? The gang also looks at EVs, and the growing problems that clean energy is currently facing.

The Energy Gang podcast: what the US can learn from Australia with renewables

• 23 December 2021

Hitachi Energy has played an integral role in helping Australia increase the amount of energy generated by renewables with huge updates of distributed solar for both the National Electricity Market and the Western Australia Electricity Market.

The Energy Gang podcast: What Does The World Need From COP26?

• 08 November 2021

The Energy Gang podcast: Where will DOE’s loan program make the next climate tech investments

• 21 October 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy is crucial for funding, researching, and testing emerging energ...

The Energy Gang podcast: The hidden science behind decarbonizing buildings

• 30 September 2021

All around us, hidden inside our buildings, are a series of choices and tradeoffs – choices w...

The Energy Gang podcast: a breakthrough in the energy game

• 06 December 2021

NET Power's zero-emission, low-cost electricity, delivered to the grid from natural-gas fuelled technology. A wright-brothers first flight kind of breakthrough in energy?

The Energy Gang podcast: A new era for climate-focused venture capital

• 19 July 2021

During the height of the pandemic in 2020, venture capital poured into climate technologies at rec...

Horizons podcast: The Great Reopening

• 30 March 2023

On the podcast today, we look at the possible pathways to growth for the Chinese economy, and the impact of its reopening on energy supply, markets and prices.

Horizons podcast: Silver linings playbook

• 12 December 2022

In the final Horizons podcast of 2022, we discuss five developments that suggest that, despite the setbacks of the past year, the world is laying the foundations for a decade or more of sustained opportunity that will deliver better outcomes for our energy and natural resources.

Horizons podcast: Pedal to the metal

• 26 September 2022

We discuss the growing global demand for steel and the industry-wide challenge in achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Horizons podcast: Energy super basins

• 12 August 2022

On the podcast we explore how traditional super basins can and must transition to new ‘energy super basins’; a mix of plentiful renewable electricity, established oil and gas resources and hub-scale CCS.

Horizons podcast: Power play

• 28 February 2022

Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Andy Klump and Alex Whitworth to discuss 2021 as China's boom year and the drivers for their growth in renewables.

Energy transition outlook: UK

• 17 February 2025

The UK has a renewed focus on accelerating its energy transition and bold plans to create a clean energy superpower. But net zero by 2050 is not yet on course.

Russia sanctions begin to threaten energy flows

• 08 March 2022

The US administration has suggested possible restrictions on imports of Russian oil. “Self-sanctioning” is already starting to have an impact

Mass-market electric vehicles create new challenges for the grid

• 18 February 2022

In this year’s Super Bowl, six companies showed ads that showcased their electric vehicles, two included EVs in their commercials, and one advertised EV chargers.

Policy changes threaten California’s solar industry

• 28 January 2022

Distribution generation has grown rapidly in California, Brent Crude breaks US$90 a barrel, and winners and losers from an accelerated energy transition.

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis

• 03 December 2021

The blackouts raise important questions about investment, innovation and electricity market design, as the share of variable renewable generation on the grid increases.

The Biden administration struggles to get a grip on fuel prices

• 19 November 2021

Rising gasoline prices have become an economic problem for the US, adding to concerns about inflation, and a political problem for President Joe Biden. The administration has been trying different ways to bring them down, without much success.

Gas price signals show need for increased supply

• 17 September 2021

European gas prices have been hitting record highs and prices have been soaring in Asia. It's clear the market needs more gas. The US has the resources to meet that demand, but has hurdles to overcome

The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

• 10 September 2021

Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Gulf of Mexico, and the energy industry has many decades of experience in managing the risks. But Hurricane Ida has been one of the most disruptive in recent years, and about 1.5 million barrels per day of US oil production is still offline. Increased rainfall and potentially higher wind speeds in future could further complicate the challenge of resilience.

US oil producers live up to their promises on spending restraint

• 16 July 2021

The recovery in crude prices, taking WTI to over $70 a barrel, has meant that the cash flows coming in to US E&Ps have been soaring. But the industry’s response to these price signals, in terms of increased activity and production, has been much more cautious than has been typical over the past decade. Management teams have talked about strengthening balance sheets and returning cash to shareholders, and now they are delivering on those commitments.

Colonial pipeline hack exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure

• 14 May 2021

The ransomware attack on the Colonial pipeline system had only a marginal impact on fuel markets, but could have been much more serious.

The challenge of upgrading the US grid

• 07 May 2021

The shift towards renewable power generation relies on adding transmission capacity. Opposition to new lines makes that an uphill battle.

Tesla’s share price and the future of EVs

• 26 February 2021

After a spectacular rise, Tesla’s shares have been on a downward trend this month. The company’s fundamental prospects still look good

Biden’s climate plans aim at job creation

• 29 January 2021

The president wants to support renewables and EVs, while having little immediate impact on oil and gas

Rising oil prices test US producers’ willpower

• 15 January 2021

WTI above $50 means US E&Ps can hold production flat while paying down debt. But will they be tempted to go for growth?

International explorers steer clear of Alaska’s wildlife refuge

• 08 January 2021

Reputational, legal and political risks meant there was little interest in a first-ever lease sale in the area. But Alaska’s oil industry has other more promising prospects

Ten predictions for energy in 2021

• 18 December 2020

Wood Mackenzie analysts on what we should expect in energy in the coming year, for sectors from oil markets to solar costs and coal exports to EVs

Biden administration set fair for US offshore wind

• 13 November 2020

Priorities for the new president will be creating jobs and cutting emissions. Offshore wind can help him do both

US E&Ps polish up their ESG credentials

• 23 October 2020

Two big acquisitions in US tight oil announced this week have highlighted how E&P companies are seeking to enhance their appeal to investors