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Proceed with caution: exploration’s watchword for 2021
- 12 January 2021
The twin crises of coronavirus and the oil price crash made 2020 a tumultuous year, but what lies ahead in 2021? Our global exploration analysts highlight their top 5 predictions.
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Exploration under the microscope in 2022
- 13 December 2021
What lies ahead for oil and gas exploration? As investors and activists ask how the search for new fields squares with the need to accelerate the energy transition, our experts pick out five key themes to look for in 2022.
Opinion
What’s next for Chevron?
- 17 June 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 April 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 January 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 January 2019
What's in store for global polyolefins and olefins markets in 2019?
Opinion
Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?
- 19 December 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
4 threats to the global ethylene boom
- 07 November 2018
Can the global ethylene boom be sustained as risks mount?
Opinion
Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?
- 02 November 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?
Opinion
What will it take to sustain corporate upstream growth to 2030?
- 30 October 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.
Opinion
IMO 2020: mayhem or opportunity for the refining and marine sectors?
- 04 September 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.
Opinion
LNG ship orders pour in
- 21 August 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?
Opinion
Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?
- 14 March 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.
Opinion
New project sanctions on the rise?
- 21 June 2017
At the start of the year, we predicted that around 20 to 25 major new upstream projects would be sanctioned in 2017, roughly double the score for 2016. So, as we approach the year’s halfway mark, how is our forecast faring?
Opinion
Energy view to 2035 in five charts
- 15 June 2017
We've distilled our outlook into five charts that examine global supply by fuel, demand by country and emerging markets in Asia Pacific.
Opinion
A wild ride ahead for petchems?
- 04 March 2017
Steve Zinger discusses the five market changes which are set to make waves in the global petchems markets.
Opinion
What’s behind the energy storage boom?
- 06 April 2020
We answer frequently asked questions about the fast-growing energy storage market
Opinion
Coronavirus: a wildcard for bulks demand
- 28 February 2020
A look at the potential impact of Covid-19 on steel, iron ore, metallurgical and thermal coal.
Opinion
Asia’s central banks are getting serious on sustainability
- 10 March 2020
As the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent stock market rout and collapse in oil prices now highlights, central banks are critical players in efforts to ensure economic stability through monetary policy and market intervention.
Opinion
5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus
- 12 March 2020
Principal Economist Peter Martin’s 2000-word report “Global spread of Covid-19 derailing the world economy” examines the impact of coronavirus on the world economy. Get the highlights of Peter’s research here or purchase the full report for a more in-depth discussion.
Opinion
What does the OPEC+ supply surge mean for refiners?
- 23 March 2020
The oil market is in a state of flux. Prices have fallen dramatically, and demand has taken a hit as measures are introduced across the globe to combat the spread of coronavirus. Saudi Arabia and Russia’s competition for market share has only exacerbated weak demand.
Opinion
How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade
- 24 March 2020
The coronavirus crisis will cause global wind additions in 2020 to decline by 4.9GW when compared to Wood Mackenzie’s previous projections. Due to other market changes since Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 2019 update, total forecast wind additions for 2020 is now expected to be 73GW.
Opinion
Iron ore: how low can the price go?
- 25 March 2020
Having demonstrated remarkable resilience for the past two months, the price of iron ore has taken a big hit this week – and we think it's the start of a trend, not a blip.
Opinion
Coronavirus hits the petrochemicals industry with two major shockwaves
- 03 April 2020
Frozen economic activity and volatile feedstock pricing will both have an immediate and dramatic impact. How will the industry respond?
Opinion
Three signs that a global recession is imminent
- 02 April 2020
From the coronavirus lockdown to economic meltdown, Peter Martin explains why we’re downgrading our economic outlook for 2020 as a result of Covid-19.
Opinion
Coronavirus oil and gas supply chain risks are hidden in your backyard
- 08 April 2020
How confident are you that your oil and gas supply chain can withstand the impact of novel coronavirus?
Opinion
2020: the new oil sector supplier crunch bites
- 14 April 2020
The 2020 oil price crash is very different from the 2015 crash. Supply chain leaders will need to consider their contingency plans.
Opinion
Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals
- 22 April 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect. How is it affecting gas, power and chemicals markets?
Opinion
Saudi Arabia’s price push for oil market dominance in Asia
- 21 April 2020
Competition is fierce and struggling Asian refiners must now take full advantage of the abundant crude options to maximise their margins.
Opinion
Batteries: powering the fight against climate change
- 22 April 2020
Why investment in battery manufacturing and storage technologies is critical to limiting global warming to 2°C

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