• Opinion

  Six trends that will shape the polyester industry to 2030

  • 09 12月 2020

  The polyester chain will undergo profound changes in a post-coronavirus world. What are the six big trends to watch out for?

• Opinion

  Power of Siberia begins gas supply to China (and why it’s ok for LNG)

  • 16 12月 2019

  On December 2 Russian gas officially flowed into China with the start-up of the Power of Siberia (PoS) pipeline. The project, which will ultimately see 38 bcm a year delivered under a US$400 billion, 30-year contract, will elevate China to become Gazprom’s second largest export market and support Beijing’s goals of energy import diversification and security.

• Opinion

  How the top microgrid developers do business

  • 09 1月 2020

  American microgrid developers are taking two distinct approaches

• Opinion

  Could the Majors take a fast-track route to lower emissions intensity?

  • 05 12月 2019

  A handful of assets account for almost a third of the Majors’ upstream carbon emissions – and that presents an opportunity for rapid progress against emissions targets.

• Opinion

  What technology is winning the global energy storage race?

  • 26 11月 2019

  What is winning the global energy storage race? Lithium-ion is the clear winner, but it has one major drawback. Rory McCarthy, senior analyst, energy storage, looks at lithium-ion's role in the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

  • 07 11月 2019

  The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

• Opinion

  What factors could influence the pace of the energy transition?

  • 29 8月 2019

  The energy transition is well underway. But huge challenges still stand in the way of decarbonisation. What could influence the pace and scale of the transition? David Brown investigates.

• Opinion

  Trading houses’ risk appetite create more evolved LNG market

  • 20 8月 2019

  The rising influence of four commodity trading houses is shaking up the global LNG market. Trafigura, Vitol, Glencore and Gunvor have played a part.

• Opinion

  Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

  • 13 8月 2019

  We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.

• Opinion

  Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade

  • 21 6月 2019

  Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade

• Opinion

  What’s next for Chevron?

  • 17 6月 2019

  Chevron walked away from its bid for Anadarko, but it is still in an enviable position. What will the Supermajor do next? Analysis by Tom Ellacott.

• Opinion

  Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?

  • 16 4月 2019

  After an extremely challenging few years, could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the upstream supply chain? Read on to find out more about an industry desperately playing catch up.

• Opinion

  There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

  • 31 1月 2019

  The second half of 2018 was a very challenging time for refining. This weak commercial performance was due to a whole host of adverse market developments. Are these developments temporary or are they here to stay?

• Opinion

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

  • 07 1月 2019

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

• Opinion

  Do we really need plastic packaging?

  • 07 1月 2019

  Assessing the true value of packaging and how the sustainability agenda will influence the market.

• Opinion

  Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?

  • 19 12月 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.

• Opinion

  Gas and LNG in 2025: a commodity trader’s guide

  • 14 4月 2025

  The market is grappling with a structural deficit of gas in 2025. Gas prices are high, and several countries are experiencing significant swings in demand. What factors will shape the gas and LNG markets as 2025 progresses?

• Opinion

  Tensions over “green protectionism” emerge at COP28

  • 01 12月 2023

  Countries including China and India want the climate talks to address unilateral measures such as the EU’s CBAM and the US Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  Coal: COP26's dirty secret

  • 15 9月 2021

  There is no doubt COP26 will target further reductions in coal use. But not all coal is created equal. Thermal coal will be the main target of policies that aim to keep warming to 1.5 oC or lower.

• Opinion

  Energy appointments signal Trump administration goals

  • 18 11月 2024

  “Personnel is policy” is what they say in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump’s first two nominations for senior energy roles in his administration send a clear signal about the policies he hopes to pursue.

• Opinion

  Gas price signals show need for increased supply

  • 17 9月 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

• Opinion

  Ten predictions for energy in 2024

  • 15 12月 2023

  A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, the rise of blue hydrogen, and other trends to watch out for in the year ahead

• Opinion

  Why women will shape the future of natural resources

  • 25 9月 2019

  Wood Mackenzie CEO Neal Anderson shares his views on the importance of gender diversity in the natural resources sector

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (18 August)

  • 18 8月 2023

  A step forward for Occidental Petroleum’s direct air capture strategy, growing demand for oil, and the rest of the week’s big energy news.

• Opinion

  In uncertain times, is a greater reliance on battery storage what’s needed? And how can developers better prepare for it?

  • 25 4月 2025

  Battery storage, market uncertainty and the rise of community solar - hear what top industry voices had to say, live from the summit stage.

• Opinion

  Global upstream update: three key industry themes

  • 06 9月 2023

  From increasing M&A activity to supply wildcards, here’s the latest trends in upstream oil & gas

• Opinion

  Refinery-petrochemical integration disrupts gas-based cracker feedstock advantage

  • 25 4月 2023

  Gas-based feedstocks are the traditional investment driver for steam cracker investments, but with feedstock availability becoming more challenging the economics are under scrutiny.

• Opinion

  Russia sanctions begin to threaten energy flows

  • 08 3月 2022

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

• Opinion

  US oil and gas companies learn to live with higher standards

  • 26 5月 2023

  Pressure from stakeholders is pushing oil and gas companies to improve their environmental performance, driving industry consolidation

• Opinion

  Asia’s decarbonisation ambition isn’t matching reality

  • 07 7月 2022

  Without action, a disorderly energy transition across Asia Pacific is looming.