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Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into the 2019 petrochemicals story?

07 January 2019

What's in store for global polyolefins and olefins markets in 2019?

Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?

19 December 2018

The exploration industry has fought its way back to profitability, and is now keen to stay there. How are explorers going to stay in the black in 2019? Here are 5 things to look out for.

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4 threats to the global ethylene boom

07 November 2018

Can the global ethylene boom be sustained as risks mount?

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Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?

02 November 2018

The average retail gasoline price in the United States is now close to U.S.$3 a gallon, while in Germany, gasoline is retailing at an average of €1.40 per litre. We last saw prices like these in November 2014. Could we see a repeat of the 2014 reprieve?

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What will it take to sustain corporate upstream growth to 2030?

30 October 2018

Upstream corporate growth is threatened by chronic underspend. What factors are influencing spending? And what's the growth factor the industry needs? Tom Ellacott and Norman Valentine analyse the lack of investment and its impact on long-term outlooks for oil majors.

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IMO 2020: mayhem or opportunity for the refining and marine sectors?

04 September 2018

Alan Gelder investigates the impact of the IMO's planned changes to marine fuel standards on the shipping and refining sectors This article first appeared on Forbes.com on September 3, 2018.

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LNG ship orders pour in

21 August 2018

Thirty-three new LNG ships have been ordered so far this year, compared to 19 in the whole of 2017 and just six in 2016 - a result of favourable rates, low newbuilding prices and rapidly growing demand. But owners need to be careful they don’t over order. Is it too little too late or too much too soon?

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Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?

14 March 2018

US tight oil has arrived with a bang, disrupting the oil market. But can conventional oil projects compete? Our latest report looks at where tight oil and other pre-FID conventional projects sit on the global cost curve.

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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?

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Energy view to 2035 in five charts

15 June 2017

We've distilled our outlook into five charts that examine global supply by fuel, demand by country and emerging markets in Asia Pacific.

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A wild ride ahead for petchems?

04 March 2017

Steve Zinger discusses the five market changes which are set to make waves in the global petchems markets.

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What’s behind the energy storage boom?

06 April 2020

We answer frequently asked questions about the fast-growing energy storage market

Opinion

Coronavirus: a wildcard for bulks demand

28 February 2020

A look at the potential impact of Covid-19 on steel, iron ore, metallurgical and thermal coal.

Opinion

Asia’s central banks are getting serious on sustainability

10 March 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent stock market rout and collapse in oil prices now highlights, central banks are critical players in efforts to ensure economic stability through monetary policy and market intervention.

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5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus

12 March 2020

Principal Economist Peter Martin’s 2000-word report “Global spread of Covid-19 derailing the world economy” examines the impact of coronavirus on the world economy. Get the highlights of Peter’s research here or purchase the full report for a more in-depth discussion.

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What does the OPEC+ supply surge mean for refiners?

23 March 2020

The oil market is in a state of flux. Prices have fallen dramatically, and demand has taken a hit as measures are introduced across the globe to combat the spread of coronavirus. Saudi Arabia and Russia’s competition for market share has only exacerbated weak demand.

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How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

24 March 2020

The coronavirus crisis will cause global wind additions in 2020 to decline by 4.9GW when compared to Wood Mackenzie’s previous projections. Due to other market changes since Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 2019 update, total forecast wind additions for 2020 is now expected to be 73GW.

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Iron ore: how low can the price go?

25 March 2020

Having demonstrated remarkable resilience for the past two months, the price of iron ore has taken a big hit this week – and we think it's the start of a trend, not a blip.

Opinion

Coronavirus hits the petrochemicals industry with two major shockwaves

03 April 2020

Frozen economic activity and volatile feedstock pricing will both have an immediate and dramatic impact. How will the industry respond?

Opinion

Three signs that a global recession is imminent

02 April 2020

From the coronavirus lockdown to economic meltdown, Peter Martin explains why we’re downgrading our economic outlook for 2020 as a result of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus oil and gas supply chain risks are hidden in your backyard

08 April 2020

How confident are you that your oil and gas supply chain can withstand the impact of novel coronavirus?

Opinion

2020: the new oil sector supplier crunch bites

14 April 2020

The 2020 oil price crash is very different from the 2015 crash. Supply chain leaders will need to consider their contingency plans.

Opinion

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

22 April 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect. How is it affecting gas, power and chemicals markets?

Opinion

Saudi Arabia’s price push for oil market dominance in Asia

21 April 2020

Competition is fierce and struggling Asian refiners must now take full advantage of the abundant crude options to maximise their margins.

Opinion

Batteries: powering the fight against climate change

22 April 2020

Why investment in battery manufacturing and storage technologies is critical to limiting global warming to 2°C

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Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

11 May 2020

With all carbon-intensive industries firmly in the crosshairs of international emission reduction targets, the steel industry has no choice but to investigate low or zero-carbon emission technologies. Enter green steel and green hydrogen – will this duo be the end for metallurgical coal and carbon-based steel production?

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Coronavirus puts more than a third of seaborne coal supply at risk

06 May 2020

With seaborne thermal and metallurgical coal prices in near-freefall, production curtailment is likely.

Opinion

Will coronavirus change the course of plastic circularity?

20 May 2020

Demand for recycled PET is holding up during the COVID-19 pandemic – but there are headwinds

Opinion

Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

20 May 2020

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures released recommendations years ago but getting to grips with the finer details remains a challenge for companies.

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PPE is giving the fibres industry some protection from coronavirus

22 May 2020

While the fibres industry has seen significant demand destruction from coronavirus, not all sectors are struggling. Global demand for PPE has boomed, and many fibre and textile companies are pivoting to produce it. But this surge won't last forever.

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Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into the 2019 petrochemicals story?

Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?

4 threats to the global ethylene boom

Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?

What will it take to sustain corporate upstream growth to 2030?

IMO 2020: mayhem or opportunity for the refining and marine sectors?

LNG ship orders pour in

Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?

New project sanctions on the rise?

Energy view to 2035 in five charts

A wild ride ahead for petchems?

What’s behind the energy storage boom?

Coronavirus: a wildcard for bulks demand

Asia’s central banks are getting serious on sustainability

5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus

What does the OPEC+ supply surge mean for refiners?

How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

Iron ore: how low can the price go?

Coronavirus hits the petrochemicals industry with two major shockwaves

Three signs that a global recession is imminent

Coronavirus oil and gas supply chain risks are hidden in your backyard

2020: the new oil sector supplier crunch bites

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

Saudi Arabia’s price push for oil market dominance in Asia

Batteries: powering the fight against climate change

Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

Coronavirus puts more than a third of seaborne coal supply at risk

Will coronavirus change the course of plastic circularity?

Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

PPE is giving the fibres industry some protection from coronavirus

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