Chinese shale gas production to almost double in two years

• 17 4月 2018

Shale gas in China has seen significant progress over the last decade, growing to nearly 600 wells and 9 bcm of production last year. In its latest analysis, Wood Mackenzie projects Chinese shale gas production to almost double to 17 bcm in 2020.

China retaliates with tariffs on $34 billion worth of US goods

• 18 6月 2018

Following China's imposition of retaliatory tariffs on US goods over the weekend, our experts weigh in on the potential impact the move will have on different commodities.

Australian gas shortages loom as LNG exporters and domestic consumers compete for supply

• 11 9月 2018

The pace and scale of transformation in the east Australian gas market over the past five years has put gas – both its availability and its pricing – firmly on the country’s political agenda. Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie today releases its Australia East Coast Gas Market Outlook 2018-2032. The report offers a comprehensive overview of the dynamics shaping the gas market, including the drivers of domestic gas demand, how gas flows will change and price dynamics.

Petronas takes 10% stake in Oman’s Khazzan development

• 23 10月 2018

Malaysian NOC Petronas buys a 10% interest in Oman's Khazzan development

Major LNG buyers' uncontracted demand to quadruple by 2030

• 13 12月 2018

Wood Mackenzie's latest research reveals that uncontracted demand by the world's seven largest LNG buyers could quadruple to 80 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2030.

Medco Energi's potential takeover of UK-listed Ophir Energy

• 02 1月 2019

On the first day of 2019, Ophir announced it was in talks with Indonesia's Medco Energi regarding a cash takeover. No amount or other details have yet been released, other than Medco has to make a clear binding offer by the 28th of January if a deal is to proceed. Ophir's upstream portfolio includes assets in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania. It also has exploration acreage in Mexico and Bangladesh.

China restricts seaborne coal imports

• 25 2月 2019

Wood Mackenzie analysts Yu Zhai and Robbin Griffin comment on the recent restriction of seaborne coal imports by China.

India commissions first east coast LNG terminal

• 07 3月 2019

India's first east coast regas project, Ennore LNG terminal, was commissioned yesterday by Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). Wood Mackenzie's senior analyst Kaushik Chatterjee shares the significance of this project and how this marks the beginning of India doubling its regas capacity to 56.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2025.

South Korea could miss 2030 renewables target

• 27 3月 2019

South Korea is unlikely to meet its 2030 renewables target, says Wood Mackenzie at a media briefing in Seoul today. According to the consultancy's analysis, renewables will account for about 17% of the country's power mix, a little shy of its original target.

Indonesia elections and impact on energy and mining and metals sectors

• 16 4月 2019

Indonesia heads to the polls on 17 April 2019. Wood Mackenzie and sister company Verisk Maplecroft discuss what this means for the energy, and mining and metals sectors.

Southeast Asian upstream M&A could hit US$14 billion

• 25 4月 2019

According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, Southeast Asia could take centre stage in the region's upstream M&A activity in 2019, with up to US$14 billion worth of assets potentially switching hands.

What would Australia's Labor win mean for the resources, energy and power sectors?

• 06 5月 2019

Australia's general election is around the corner and Labor looks set for victory. Labor has announced its commitment to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions by 45% between 2005 and 2030, and to reach net-zero pollution by 2050. It has also proposed changes to existing mechanisms to lower energy and gas prices.

IMO 2020 – what does it mean for downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors?

• 07 5月 2019

Implementation of IMO 2020 regulation is just eight months away and its implications will be felt beyond refining and shipping. Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific experts weigh in on what this means for the different sectors.

Scott Morrison wins 2019 Australia election

• 20 5月 2019

Following PM Scott Morrison's win in the recent 2019 Australia election, Wood Mackenzie and Verisk Maplecroft analysts share their thoughts.

Shell's Prelude ships first LNG cargo

• 12 6月 2019

Wood Mackenzie senior analyst Daniel Toleman shares his thoughts on the event of Prelude's first LNG cargo.

Japan's INPEX signs deal with Indonesia on Masela block development

• 17 6月 2019

The HoA formalises the recent outline agreement between the Government of Indonesia and INPEX on the Masela development project.

Mitsui and JOGMEC join Arctic LNG-2

• 01 7月 2019

Arctic LNG-2 is a step closer to final investment decision (FID) with the entry of Japanese companies Mitsui and government-linked Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) into the project.

China to become largest energy storage market in Asia Pacific by 2024

• 09 7月 2019

China’s cumulative energy storage capacity is projected to skyrocket from 489 megawatts (MW) or 843 megawatt-hours (MWh) in 2017 to 12.5 gigawatts (GW) or 32.1GWh in 2024. This represents an increase in the installed base of 25 times.

China’s textile production rises on fears of worsening trade tensions

• 15 7月 2019

According to research by Wood Mackenzie, Chinese textile producers are increasing production as fears grow that the trade war with the US will hurt exports of apparel and other textile products as soon as the fourth quarter of 2019.

Tsingshan Indonesia shakes up stainless steel markets in South East Asia

• 15 7月 2019

Shockwaves from Tsingshan's new stainless steel hub in Indonesia are reverberating across South East Asia and beyond, according to Wood Mackenzie

India leads with lowest renewable cost in Asia Pacific

• 29 7月 2019

India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in Asia Pacific, new research from Wood Mackenzie found.

Data consortiums signal the future of oil and gas

• 07 8月 2019

Wood Mackenzie believes that discovering new value requires going beyond isolated datasets. The solution lies in data consortiums – cooperative platforms where companies can safely share quality data.

Aramco takes slice of Reliance’s refining and petchems businesses

• 11 8月 2019

Saudi Aramco is to set to take a 20% stake in Reliance Industries' refining and petrochemical businesses.

Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Asia Pacific

• 24 2月 2025

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Nigeria’s bold strategy to double oil production

• 16 6月 2025

Nigeria is setting bold new targets for oil and gas production - but can fresh investment, policy shifts and industry collaboration turn ambition into reality?

Energy and the ‘big beautiful bill’

• 06 6月 2025

Dive into the high-stakes world of energy policy and its role in the US-China AI race, featuring insights from top experts at the ACORE Finance Forum in New York

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Can China’s recovery turn the oil market around?

• 15 6月 2023

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Horizons Live: Tough at the top

• 09 5月 2025

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Will lower gas prices spark switching in Europe and Asia?

• 20 3月 2023

In 2022, record high prices forced many European and Asian companies to switch from gas to alternative cheaper fuels, or reduce output. The market will seek a new balance this year