What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for Asia’s energy companies?

• 25 11月 2021

Much has been discussed on the implications of the Glasgow Climate Pact for the global economy and energy markets. And while measurable progress has been made in each field, there is no denying much work remains to be done.

The Energy Gang podcast: The hidden science behind decarbonizing buildings

• 30 9月 2021

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

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

• 08 11月 2021

China’s power ambitions boost global wind growth outlook

• 15 12月 2021

The global wind power market outlook has been boosted by an almost 70 GW upgrade quarter-on-quarter. China accounts for almost 70% of this upgrade.

Australian high CV thermal coal prices at 19-month low, but not for long

• 19 2月 2019

The benchmark Newcastle high energy thermal coal price has fallen from US$100/tonne at the turn of the new year to US$88/tonne. Thermal coal has been hit in early February due to seasonality of purchasing in the lead up to Chinese New Year and customs delays impacting Australian vessels into China. Will this move be another short-term blip and mirror the volatility seen last year, or is a broader correction at play?

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.

We need to talk about hydrogen

• 08 7月 2019

I’m just back from Tokyo and a key theme for many Japanese energy companies continues to be future investment in E&P and whether long-term growth in oil and gas demand will materialise given the pace of energy transition.

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.

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.

What does 2024 have in store for energy?

• 09 1月 2024

Curious about the future of energy in 2024? Join Ed Crooks and experts Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dr Melissa Lott as they discuss the influence of elections, COP events, and cutting-edge technologies like enhanced geothermal power.

Ebook | Banking on a sustainable future: how to make smarter, more profitable green investments

• 18 12月 2023

Leverage our holistic, industry-leading research and analysis to achieve your business’ environmental goals.

Carbon capture technology leads the charge for a sustainable future

• 20 12月 2023

On this episode, we sit down with Microsoft’s Ole Henrik Ree, and Aker Carbon Capture’s Hanne Rolen and David Phillips, to discuss the crucial role played by CCS in achieving a more sustainable future.

Be of good cheer! | Podcast

• 22 12月 2023

On this episode of the Energy Gang, Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the events and trends that have unfolded across the energy industry in 2023.

10 transaction themes for private equity and principal investors in 2024

• 21 12月 2023

We break down the key themes emerging for investors next year; from increased activity in the PV value chain post-IRA to new geothermal opportunities and hotspots.

AI is transforming demand-side management

• 03 1月 2024

The role of artificial intelligence in energy management is an exciting development. We examine how AI is transforming strategic forecasting, risk management and optimisation in energy infrastructure.

Global upstream: four current key themes

• 10 1月 2024

Current hot topics include efficiency challenges in the US Lower 48, changing corporate landscape in Nigeria and Russia’s energy alignment with China

COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

• 06 12月 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.

COP28: The Energy Gang on the ground at COP28: the summit so far | Podcast

• 04 12月 2023

In the inaugural instalment of our on-the-ground coverage at COP28, Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Harder and Bill Spindle from Cipher to discuss the significant developments unfolding in Dubai.

COP28: a metals and mining stocktake

• 04 12月 2023

Metals have a crucial role to play in providing materials for low carbon technologies that will reduce fossil fuel use.

Global economy proves robust – but risks remain skewed to the downside

• 29 11月 2023

Our latest outlook finds a remarkably robust global economy, with the US and China both beating expectations in Q3 – but it’s a far from universal story and clouds remain on the horizon.

Lower 48 winter gas production surge

• 20 11月 2023

Behind the numbers: exploring the latest winter gas production rise.

Creating a circular economy through plastics recycling | Podcast

• 10 11月 2023

Global efforts in recycling plastic have significantly impacted decarbonisation targets, but how can the energy industry develop more pathways to streamline the process?

Bumps in the road for EVs

• 06 11月 2023

Manufacturers have been scaling back plans for growth. But the long-term trend is still towards electrification

COP28: predictions for the global stocktake

• 02 11月 2023

How much progress has been made against Paris Agreement goals – and how much of a course correction is needed?

Our top 5 takeaways from the LME forum 2023

• 03 11月 2023

We recently had the pleasure of hosting the Wood Mackenzie LME Forum 2023, where experts, analysts and guest speakers from the metals and mining industry gathered to discuss key market trends

Part 5: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 22 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 4: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 15 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 3: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 08 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Part 2: unlocking the value of refinery-petrochemicals integration

• 02 11月 2023

We are at an unprecedented point in time where the entire commodity petrochemicals industry is in a downturn. Where do we expect chemical margins to end up this year and what can producers do to tide through the downturn?

Polymer demand scenarios: a little more conversation, a little less plastic

• 31 10月 2023

We analysed a scenario which studied the impact of drivers that could accelerate sustainability initiatives on polymer demand compared to Wood Mackenzie’s base case long-term outlook using our proprietary Materials Application Platform.