Global energy storage market takes off

• 23 4月 2019

2018 was a record-breaking year for energy storage. The market looks set to flourish as the energy transition accelerates. Find out what's behind the boom and which countries are leading the change.

The automotive sector – twists on the road to transition

• 02 4月 2019

The future of light vehicles is electric; in time, perhaps autonomous. But the disruption won’t be quick, and the rise of the EV won’t be linear. Get our analysis here.

Why FIDs matter

• 15 4月 2019

Angus Rodger's quick guide to global upstream oil and gas project sanctions. He answers common questions on FIDs, such as why FIDs matter, what the number of FIDs announced in year tells us, whether investors are favouring oil or gas, and more.

FID bonanza, upstream cost curves, US solar markets: this week's featured insights

• 02 4月 2019

What's new in store? Get the highlights from some of our most popular insights across the entire natural resources value chain. This week, upstream cost curves, FID bonanza and US solar markets.

Technology may be a game changer for future oil supply

• 26 3月 2019

A giant oil supply gap looms. How to fill it? It’s the preoccupation of the E&P sector. Harry Paton, Senior Analyst, Global Oil Supply, identifies the contribution from each of the traditional four sources.

Unlocking exploration’s hidden value

• 21 3月 2019

Exploration is making money again. After a difficult few years, the sector's disciplined approach has begun to bear fruit. How evaluate the true cost of exploration?

Uncertainty shrouds impact of IMO 2020

• 26 2月 2019

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) major change limiting the airborne sulphur dioxide emissions from international shipping is now less than a year away. What impact can we predict with certainty, and what remains unknown?

Finding Balance? Upstream costs in 2019 and beyond

• 12 3月 2019

In Wood Mackenzie’s 2018 Global Upstream Cost Survey the message was clear: across the industry cost increases are coming back.

Can oil companies grow – and cut greenhouse gas emissions?

• 26 2月 2019

The call for action to cut carbon emissions is intensifying. How will oil and gas companies respond to pressure, while continuing to grow and meet growing demand? Simon Flowers examines the issues at play.

The rise and rise of polyester

• 12 2月 2019

Polyester is hugely cost-effective and it’s not easy to replicate its economies of scale. Are there more sustainable alternatives?

How explorers can make money – three strategies

• 12 2月 2019

How have oil and gas explorers started to make money at US$60/bbl? The industry finally got a grip on economic reality – lower costs and faster project delivery have begun to transform development economics. Get the analysis from our exploration team.

Signs of renewed optimism in the global offshore upstream supply chain

• 06 2月 2019

After a difficult few years, the global offshore upstream supply chain saw continued signs of recovery in 2018. Could 2019 mark a tipping point?

Why electrification and automation are top priorities for mining companies in 2019

• 23 1月 2019

Mining companies are turning to digitalisation to improve efficiency, diversifying portfolios away from fossil fuels. Discover the emerging business models that ensure global mining companies remain at the forefront of the energy transition.

Will 2019 see European BOPET film prices rise even further?

• 16 1月 2019

European BOPET film prices have risen nearly 17% over the last 12 months, levels not seen since late 2011. Will prices rise even further in 2019? Get our latest BOPET film analysis.

Is 2019 the year of the much-talked-about LNG oversupply?

• 07 1月 2019

As we enter 2019, the mood in the LNG market is mixed. The big LNG buyers are back, and we are set for a record year for supply in terms of both production growth and new project FIDs. What will 2019 look like? And what could happen that will shape the market longer term?

Flexible packaging: Is it time to find a more sustainable replacement?

• 16 1月 2019

Flexible packaging... once thought of as an answer to a growing waste problem, it has now become the problem. Flexible packaging expert Simon King looks at a holistic solution.

Plastics recycling: how is the industry changing?

• 29 1月 2019

How will the goals of reduce, reuse and recycle impact the plastics industry and its supply chain? Get our latest analysis of the impact of sustainability initiatives.

The four changing priorities in the polyolefins industry

• 15 12月 2018

The impact of major demand drivers, customer preferences, protectionism and regulatory changes are shifting the priorities of players in the polyolefins markets.

Low risk resource-capture strategies

• 11 12月 2018

Addressing the timely boom in access to giant oil and gas discoveries, Simon Flowers looks at some low risk resource-capture strategies in this week's issue of The Edge.

The calm before the storm for the nylon industry?

• 17 12月 2018

What if the current period is the calm before the storm for the nylon industry? Quentin de Carvalho looks at the 5 key issues for the industry to focus on in 2019.

What are the key risks and uncertainties in 2019?

• 18 12月 2018

What are the key risks and uncertainties in 2019? Simon picks the ones our analysts worry could threaten our base case, including oil demand downside, tight oil upside and Iran export volumes.

Global solar adoption diversifies, European wind slows

• 24 4月 2018

Highlights from our solar, wind, grid edge, and energy storage forecasts

Four themes to watch as the Majors position for a new era

• 02 4月 2018

With the Majors emerging from the downturn standing strong, they're transitioning from 'survive' to 'thrive'. Although capital discipline remains central to the strategic framework of these companies, they must still position their portfolios for the fundamental changes reshaping energy demand in the coming decades.

Five issues keeping executives awake at night

• 22 3月 2018

We've come up with a list of concerns plaguing upstream executives that - if left unresolved - will consume leadership and erode shareholder value.

Renate Featherstone speaks to Dukascopy TV on the recent steel tariffs

• 21 3月 2018

US steel tariffs are on their way. We discuss what that means for global producers, buyers and sellers.

5 ways the wind industry is evolving

• 06 4月 2018

Rapid developments in the wind energy supply chain open opportunities new players and innovation

Growth in electric vehicles to transform the lithium and cobalt industries

• 15 3月 2018

Electric vehicles and energy storage are dominating the metals and mining space. The supply scramble continues and some companies such as Toyota have gone 'upstream' and bought equity in lithium mines. Will this continue?

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December '18 OPEC meeting: production cuts expected

• 03 12月 2018

As OPEC ministers prepare to meet in Vienna this week, Qatar abruptly announced its withdrawal from the producer’ group. While the move sparked a lot of speculation, it will not have a significant impact on supply. Get Ann-Louise Hittle's analysis of this and other key talking points including Trump and production cuts at this week's OPEC meeting. With live updates from Vienna from Ann-Louise.