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Why floating solar has an important role to play in the energy transition

08 June 2021

We estimate that the global floating solar (FPV) market will reach 1.6 GWdc in 2021 – more than double the total installed capacity in 2020. So, what are the benefits of FPV? And what role will it play in achieving net zero ambitions?

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How hard would global refiners be hit by a sharp drop in US gasoline demand?

14 June 2021

What happens to the global refining industry if the energy transition produces a sharp downturn in US gasoline demand? Where would the margin squeeze be tightest? We analyse such a scenario using our Refinery Supply Model.

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Decarbonisation: is aluminium a solution or a problem?

15 June 2021

Aluminium is both a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and one of the key energy transition metals needed to build a low-carbon future. Julian Kettle, Senior Vice President, Vice Chair Metals and Mining, asks: can initiatives to cut aluminium’s carbon intensity offset the impact of increasing production?

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China becomes the world’s largest LNG market

16 June 2021

With Japan’s LNG demand in long-term structural decline, China will this year become the world’s largest LNG market.

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What ‘vehicle-to-everything’ electric vehicle pilots mean for the grid

23 June 2021

As rates of bus electrification continue to rise globally, fleet operators are looking to a novel solution to drive down costs and smooth the transition: vehicle-to-everything (V2X). What’s the potential of this technology, and what stands in the way of commercialisation?

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Carbon taxes – which mined commodities will be the winners and losers?

13 July 2021

Carbon taxes could well provide the economic incentive needed to deliver rapid decarbonisation of the global economy. But what impact will they have on marginal costs and prices for mined commodities? And how does the competitive position of each commodity change under different carbon tax scenarios?

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Three lessons the renewables boom can learn from the shale bust

21 July 2021

What could the renewable energy industry and its investors learn from shale's experience? A few interesting points of comparison are starting to emerge.

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Electrification: essential to decarbonisation but with major challenges ahead

20 July 2021

The building and transportation sectors account for 33% of global CO2 emissions, making the electrification of those sectors key to decarbonisation.

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Carbon taxes: more carrot and a larger stick required?

28 July 2021

Decarbonisation targets are ramping up, but are the incentives and penalties around carbon emissions really sufficient to put the world on a 2 °C pathway this side of 2030?

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Electric vehicle infrastructure investment trends to watch

29 July 2021

Just as EV sales are accelerating, so too must the development of supporting infrastructure. How has investment activity evolved over the last decade – and what could that mean for the future?

Opinion

The global electric vehicle race is heating up

11 August 2021

Battery electric vehicles will be the dominant form of road transport by 2050. Tesla is currently leading the EV charge, but could Volkswagen move into the top spot?

Opinion

Tracking the source of the single-use plastics crisis

03 August 2021

Wood Mackenzie recently contributed to a landmark study by the Minderoo Foundation, The Plastic Waste Makers Index: Revealing the source of the single-use plastics crisis. By following the materials and the money involved, we wanted to track the production of the polymers destined for single-use plastics, assess how much ends up as waste and explore the future of the industry.

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COP26: how the energy and natural resources industries are responding to climate change challenges

04 August 2021

After a year of delay due to Covid-19, COP26 will define the next five years’ climate ambitions. In this week’s COP26 briefing, we explore the issues facing the energy transition and the challenges around carbon emissions

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Catch, don’t release: the dawn of the CCS era

11 August 2021

With three of the largest gas projects approved this year – Barossa (Australia), North Field East (Qatar) and Ghasha (UAE) coming with associated CCS plans, do barriers exist for carbon sequestration's continued growth?

Opinion

COP26: make or break for global emissions trading

11 August 2021

Effective carbon pricing is essential to achieve the emissions reductions required by the Paris Agreement. COP26 could be vital for global emissions trading.

Opinion

What would it take to reach net zero emissions before 2050?

16 August 2021

The latest IPCC report calls for raised climate ambitions, but what are the real-world implications? What it would take to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement?

Opinion

Why hydrogen needs to take centre stage at COP26

24 August 2021

Hydrogen is a key element of our future fuel mix. It could play a crucial role in the energy transition. Will COP26 give hydrogen the support it needs?

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COP26: the future of upstream is in governments' hands

25 August 2021

Agreements at COP26 will define ambitions, but the impact on supply, demand and process will be dictated by policy actions

Opinion

What role will nuclear power play in the energy transition?

24 August 2021

Investment in next generation nuclear capacity could prove to be a crucial component of net zero strategies.

Opinion

COP26: A smooth transfer of power in electricity generation?

01 September 2021

This week’s COP26 briefing highlights three big implications we see for the power sector as a result of the conference

Opinion

Is green smelting possible?

13 September 2021

Putting zinc, copper and lead production under the microscope: what is green smelting, and is it achievable?

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Will sodium-ion battery cells be a game-changer for electric vehicle and energy storage markets?

14 September 2021

Following CATL's unveiling of a Na-ion battery on 29 July, we question what's special about sodium-ion cells, and the future roles for this Li-ion alternative.

Opinion

Coal: COP26's dirty secret

15 September 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

Exploring the subsurface and commercial implications of Eni’s giant Baleine discovery

14 September 2021

Exploring the subsurface and commercial implications of Eni’s giant Baleine discovery offshore Cote d'Ivoire

Opinion

Horizons: From boom to Biden – a roundup of our insights from Q3 2021

21 September 2021

Q3 Horizons explored the commodity price supercycle, carbon emission regulation's impact on the oil and gas sector, and Joe Biden’s plan for net zero by 2050.

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8 things we learned at the Chemicals and Polymers Conference

20 September 2021

The Chemicals and Polymers Conference discussed base chemical and polymer markets, emerging technologies, and discussions on the hot topics facing the industry.

Opinion

Solar: a two-headed dragon looms on the horizon

28 September 2021

With demand for renewables rising rapidly, the future looks bright for solar photovoltaics (PV). But there is a potential ‘Catch-22’ situation for asset owners.

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Carbon capture and storage: how far can costs fall?

28 September 2021

The costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology are still stubbornly high. Why is it so expensive? And what will be the catalyst that makes costs fall?

Opinion

COP26: Why base metals should be high on the agenda

06 October 2021

The energy transition starts and ends with metals, so why isn’t ensuring supply high on the agenda?

Opinion

The growth and growth of the global energy storage market

07 October 2021

Global energy storage deployments will almost triple year-on-year, nearing the 1TWh mark by 2030. What are the drivers of energy storage across the world?

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Why floating solar has an important role to play in the energy transition

How hard would global refiners be hit by a sharp drop in US gasoline demand?

Decarbonisation: is aluminium a solution or a problem?

China becomes the world’s largest LNG market

What ‘vehicle-to-everything’ electric vehicle pilots mean for the grid

Carbon taxes – which mined commodities will be the winners and losers?

Three lessons the renewables boom can learn from the shale bust

Electrification: essential to decarbonisation but with major challenges ahead

Carbon taxes: more carrot and a larger stick required?

Electric vehicle infrastructure investment trends to watch

The global electric vehicle race is heating up

Tracking the source of the single-use plastics crisis

COP26: how the energy and natural resources industries are responding to climate change challenges

Catch, don’t release: the dawn of the CCS era

COP26: make or break for global emissions trading

What would it take to reach net zero emissions before 2050?

Why hydrogen needs to take centre stage at COP26

COP26: the future of upstream is in governments' hands

What role will nuclear power play in the energy transition?

COP26: A smooth transfer of power in electricity generation?

Is green smelting possible?

Will sodium-ion battery cells be a game-changer for electric vehicle and energy storage markets?

Coal: COP26's dirty secret

Exploring the subsurface and commercial implications of Eni’s giant Baleine discovery

Horizons: From boom to Biden – a roundup of our insights from Q3 2021

8 things we learned at the Chemicals and Polymers Conference

Solar: a two-headed dragon looms on the horizon

Carbon capture and storage: how far can costs fall?

COP26: Why base metals should be high on the agenda

The growth and growth of the global energy storage market

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