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?

Why upstream dealmakers face an uphill battle in 2019

• 21 1月 2019

5 things to look for in upstream oil & gas mergers and acquisitions in 2019

Change of course as FLNG players take second look at financials

• 30 1月 2019

What challenges face the FLNG industry in 2019? Get the latest analysis from our experts on FLNG costs, project economics and long-term outlook.

Sizing up the digitalisation prize for upstream oil and gas

• 24 1月 2019

Where does the real value of digitalisation lie for the global upstream industry? Simon Flowers and Greig Aitken look at three areas where technology could have the greatest impact.

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.

Global upstream: 5 things to look out for in 2019

• 11 1月 2019

The global upstream fundamentals for 2019 are encouraging, despite recent price volatility. Angus Rodgers explains why in this look ahead at five big themes in upstream oil and gas in 2019.

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?

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.

Time to get involved with the offshore wind business?

• 12 4月 2018

Policies and technology build positive momentum for global offshore wind

Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?

• 14 3月 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.

Shifting tides of global crude oil trade and its impact on Asia

• 12 12月 2018

With significant changes already underway for global crude trade, what will this mean for the industry in Asia?.

5 energy-transition survival strategies for refiners

• 14 12月 2018

The global refining industry faces one of its biggest challenges yet: decarbonisation. Alan Gelder looks at five survival strategies and asks, can we pick a winner?

Shifting tides of global crude oil trade: Six emerging themes

• 05 12月 2018

We've identified six key themes that will influence the global crude and refining markets in the next five years. Read on for a high level overview of these key areas.

What should you consider when setting up a licence round?

• 05 12月 2018

What should you consider when setting up a licence round?

The changing global crude trade landscape

• 28 11月 2018

Over the next five to six years global crude trade is expected to significantly change. This will impact the entire chain, from producers to investors. In this three part series, we look at the global story, the six key themes and finally, we focus on the likely impacts for Asia.

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

• 30 10月 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.

Busting 6 myths about plastic

• 05 11月 2018

Today's consumer has a love/hate relationship with this ubiquitous material as a result of growing coverage of how we use and dispose of it. It's easy to forget the value of plastic and the challenges we face in replacing it. Here we uncover the truth about plastic and its alternatives.

4 threats to the global ethylene boom

• 07 11月 2018

Can the global ethylene boom be sustained as risks mount?

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

• 02 11月 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?

Maximising the value of mining in Oman

• 30 11月 2018

Learn how our metal and mining consultants helped create a more attractive commercial environment for Oman

Strong macro headwinds provide a mixed outlook for mined commodity markets

• 08 10月 2018

Strong macro headwinds provide a mixed outlook for mined commodity markets. Understand the factors affecting nickel, copper, aluminium, zinc, lithium and cobalt, lead and iron ore prices.

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge?

• 17 9月 2018

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge? Find out why the US Gulf Coast is likely to take the lead in the short term, with the global LNG market looking to China in the long term.

U.S. Utility Solar Service

Identify the markets, players, and policies shaping the U.S. utility-scale solar market.

How green is an electric vehicle?

• 11 9月 2018

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a solution to reducing carbon emissions from the transport sector in a bid to address climate change. But how green are EVs really in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars on a well-to-wheel basis?

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

• 04 9月 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.

LNG ship orders pour in

• 21 8月 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?

How are olefins made from CTO/MTO?

• 01 11月 2017

Kelly Cui, Olefins Senior Consultant, gives an overview of the coal-to-olefins/methanol-to-olefins process and the technologies supporting it.

Aromatics – changes are coming

• 12 8月 2018

There is growing demand for aromatics, providing many growth opportunities for business around the world. While demand is high, supply is constrained in some areas. In the below videos our expert analysts discuss the challenges and opportunities we expect to see in the aromatics industry for the rest of this year and beyond

Olefins - Investments, Technologies, Trade

• 12 8月 2018

The olefins analysts at Wood Mackenzie Chemicals tell us about the upcoming trends in the industry. Learn about changing technologies and the impacts they will have, the 3 key trends for olefins in Europe and the impact of ethane export terminals.

The Emergence of New Ethylene Powerhouses

• 14 3月 2018

Since the start of the decade when crude oil/gas prices ratios were higher and global ethylene demand was lower, the global ethylene industry has rebalanced and has even entered periods of tightness over the past few years, prompting fresh investment in new ethylene capacity. What can we expect from this current investment cycle?