• Opinion

  How low-cost US natural gas spurs global LNG opportunities

  • 08 8月 2019

  The US shale revolution in action: as well productivity dramatically rose, the US emerged as the largest gas producer in the world. LNG buyers will benefit.

• Opinion

  Can China’s CTO and MTO industries survive the threat of massive steam cracker investment?

  • 06 9月 2019

  In 2019, the total ethylene capacity from CTO/MTO units reached 5.21 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), accounting for 21% of China’s total ethylene capacity. However, CTO and MTO development has slowed due to high methanol prices and environmental controls, as well as the threat from a new wave of steam cracker investment in China.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Conflicts of interest

  • 14 5月 2024

  Transitioning to a net zero global economy is a monumental investment challenge. Meeting the challenge, already an outside bet, will have to happen against a less favourable monetary backdrop than the world has been used to since 2009. This month's Horizons live panel discuss the cost of investing in the energy transition in a high-interest-rate era.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Waste to wealth

  • 31 7月 2024

  The circular economy is a critical strategy for delivering a lower-emission, more sustainable economy. This month's Horizons Live examines how different industries can work towards unlocking circular value chains and initiate change.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Gridlock

  • 01 11月 2024

  The US is on the brink of electricity demand growth not seen in decades. And it is not ready. Our panel explored the demand dilemma on this month's Horizons Live.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (11th August)

  • 11 8月 2023

  Standout oil well performance in New Mexico, Saudi Aramco confirms its new dividend plan, the EU backs CCUS projects, the latest on superconductivity hopes, and more

• Opinion

  Three ingredients for managing supply chain risk

  • 21 4月 2024

  Global economic volatility highlights the importance of managing supply chain risk. We identify three priorities for success.

• Opinion

  Distributed solar-plus-storage holds much promise, but where does it stand today?

  • 10 8月 2023

  Solar-plus-storage is growing, but only 12% of distributed solar installations were paired with batteries in 2022.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (4th August)

  • 04 8月 2023

  Solar power construction breaking records around the world, oil and gas taxes under review in the UK, the latest on the claims of a breakthrough in superconductors, and more.

• Opinion

  Heating up: what record temperatures mean for energy | Podcast

  • 28 7月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they explore the impacts of the extreme weather we’ve been seeing, the ramifications of a warming world, and the stresses that it creates.

• Opinion

  Record solar buildout expected in all regions this year

  • 31 7月 2023

  Global solar PV installations of nearly 270 GWdc are expected in 2023 – and the buildout will continue to accelerate.

• Opinion

  How power and renewables investors should navigate the Inflation Reduction Act and recent power market volatility

  • 20 7月 2023

  While the roadmap for power and renewables investing may not be straightforward, it’s worth understanding all the factors at play. Deciding where to play in the risk-reward spectrum is increasingly challenging, but the returns are set to be more rewarding than ever.

• Opinion

  US policy creates uncertainty over future LNG projects

  • 18 7月 2023

  Investment in US LNG is booming. But projects that have not taken FID could be hit by new export rules

• Opinion

  North America renewable natural gas: five questions answered

  • 21 7月 2023

  Low-carbon renewable natural gas is attractive, but cost makes policy support essential

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (7 July)

  • 07 7月 2023

  This week, we look at Denbury’s carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) expansion, ExxonMobil’s latest venture into the lithium sector and Permian M&A and inventory demand.

• Opinion

  GHG accounting reform could change energy investment | Podcast

  • 07 7月 2023

  We are joined by Jake Oster, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at Amazon Web Services and Peter Freed, Head of Energy Strategy at Meta, to explain the goals of the EFP and why updating accounting standards is so important.

• Opinion

  Factors to consider when choosing OEMs for renewables projects

  • 17 4月 2024

  Decision makers need to consider an increasingly complex range of factors when choosing equipment suppliers.

• Opinion

  How close are we to the perfect battery?

  • 26 5月 2023

  We are joined by Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. They combine battery safety with advancements in AI-powered data analytics to manage energy more efficiently.

• Opinion

  The Biden administration aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of US power

  • 19 5月 2023

  The EPA’s proposed emissions standards for power plants face a battle in the courts. Other factors will be more significant for the industry.

• Opinion

  Big Green is under attack | Podcast

  • 02 6月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Amy Harder on the Energy Gang podcast to discuss the rise of the Big Green energy industry.

• Opinion

  Harbour and Talos in merger discussions – what are the drivers?

  • 08 6月 2023

  According to a Reuters report, North Sea producer Harbour Energy is in talks with GoM-focused Talos Energy over a potential merger. Conslidation continues to drive upstream M&A as companies look to increase resilience and diversify portfolios.

• Opinion

  Why scrap metal is an opportunity too good to waste

  • 26 6月 2023

  Demand for energy transition metals combined with decarbonisation goals and elevated energy security concerns will underpin significant investment in scrap.

• Opinion

  How to manage renewables supply chain issues

  • 07 4月 2024

  Developers need to manage an increasingly complex array of factors to ensure project success.

• Opinion

  Headwinds to tailwinds: are deepwater rig companies ready for a modernised upstream industry?

  • 03 7月 2023

  How can deepwater rig companies turn current weaknesses and threats into strengths and opportunities?

• Opinion

  Wind and whales: how can we manage the conflicts when energy investment affects local communities and eco-systems?  | Podcast

  • 05 5月 2023

  How can we manage the conflicts when energy investment affects local communities and eco-systems?  Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Amy Duffuor.   

• Opinion

  Washington tariff dispute creates uncertainty for US solar

  • 05 5月 2023

  Congress and President Biden are at odds over possible new duties on modules imported from Southeast Asia

• Opinion

  Oil and gas Majors: venture capital strategies for the energy transition

  • 01 5月 2023

  The Majors have focused investment in nine areas of energy transition technology

• Opinion

  The four horsemen of the energy transition: where’s the money going?

  • 12 5月 2023

  We look at the flow of money needed across renewable projects. Joining us are two of the leading climate economists, both from Columbia University, Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher.

• Opinion

  The limits to resource nationalism for lithium

  • 12 5月 2023

  Chile’s president is moving to take greater control of the country’s lithium resources. It still needs to attract international companies.

• Opinion

  GHG accounting reform could change energy investment

  • 28 4月 2023

  Standards for greenhouse gas reporting are being reviewed. New rules could shift incentives for corporate renewables procurement.