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A tantalising year for North Sea exploration

06 6月 2019

As we near the mid-point of 2019, we focus on three exciting North Sea exploration areas to discover how the industry is continuing the upward global trend.

The Edge

The automotive sector – twists on the road to transition

02 4月 2019

The future of light vehicles is electric; in time, perhaps autonomous. But the disruption won’t be quick, and the rise of the EV won’t be linear. Get our analysis here.

Opinion

North Sea exploration is making a comeback in 2019

08 1月 2019

What's in store for the North Sea industry in 2019? Neivan Boroujerdi, senior analyst for North Sea upstream, looks at five big themes in 2019, a year of increased exploration, some big transactions led by North American Majors and large caps, and a new wave of projects.

Editorial

Will the RPET market flourish with the UK's new deposit scheme?

14 5月 2018

It may come as a surprise to learn that 56% of PET bottles used in the UK each year are recovered for recycling. That figure is projected to rise to 59% by 2021, but could increase significantly with the introduction of the UK government’s proposed deposit return scheme. Elsewhere in Europe, similar schemes have achieved ~90% recovery rate.

Editorial

Decommissioning – will the time ever be right?

12 12月 2017

The North Sea faces a decommissioning bill of US$32 billion between 2018 and 2022, but does the supply chain have an appetite to make the investment needed?

Editorial

How private equity is revitalising offshore exploration and production

01 10月 2018

Private equity is revitalising offshore exploration and production, with smaller operators bringing new life to the US Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and Brazil. Get the latest analysis here.

Editorial

European PET market turmoil could see knock-on effects for brand owners

10 6月 2018

The European PET market is currently in a state of turmoil, which has principally been caused by a lack of PTA feedstock and reduced imports.

Editorial

Poland, Italy and Turkey experiencing fastest flexible packaging growth

29 9月 2017

What is driving flexible packaging growth in Poland, Italy and Turkey? Read more.

Editorial

What is the impact of recent North American olefins investments on Europe?

05 11月 2017

The lower crude oil pricing environment that has been in place for almost the last three years has influenced the olefin cost curve around the World. The deviation between advantaged and disadvantaged regions has narrowed, levelling the playing field much more.

Opinion

Norway’s upstream sector will prosper — but can the UK rally?

12 1月 2017

In Norway, interest in the sector is still high, but in the UK, the lowest number of exploration wells for 50 years and another 20% drop in capex point to a deeper malaise.

Editorial

North Sea update: Cost reductions and FIDs in 2017

16 4月 2017

Much has been achieved in the past year, as we see prices and costs slowly turning around. But there is more work to be done. Use our 2016-2017 Global Upstream Cost Survey to understand North Sea cost evolution from 2014 to 2020.

Editorial

Brexit: boost or blow to UK flat steel?

28 3月 2017

With the UK poised to withdraw from the European Union and the single market, the steel industry is bracing for change. In 2016, 80% of the UK's total steel imports came from the EU — so what will its exit mean for manufacturers as well as for consumers?

Editorial

What's the future of North Sea projects?

30 11月 2016

We’ve collated the data and analysed what it means for the North Sea market over the coming 12 months and beyond.

Editorial

Gas outlook: European oversupply and low prices

15 9月 2017

A wave of new LNG will be seeking a market in Europe over the next five years, causing widespread oversupply and low gas prices.

Editorial

How are cost savings pushing North Sea projects over the line?

22 8月 2016

The downturn has resulted in significant cost savings which should stimulate activity as the oil price starts to recover.

Editorial

Europe's M&A markets: Passing the refinery bucks

15 2月 2017

Scott Koronka, Director of Downstream Consulting, discusses the recent developments regarding refineries and M&A.

Opinion

Live from COP29 – One weird trick to solve our energy problem

21 11月 2024

Live from COP29, Ed Crooks talks to top experts about US policy changes, carbon tariffs and why the best energy is the energy we don’t use.

Opinion

What is the market impact of Czech refineries shifting away from Druzhba?

16 12月 2024

Explore how interconnected commodity markets react to change, with a focus on the Czech Republic's refinery dynamics and their ripple effects across the market.

Opinion

Why is it so hard to find a charger for your electric vehicle?

15 10月 2024

Electric vehicles must build consumer confidence regarding range and charging options to transition from niche to mass market. We discuss the growth of EV charging in the U.S., addressing critical questions about infrastructure and technology.

Webinar

Webinar: Oil price crash: navigating the impact on activity, supply chains and cost

08 4月 2020

In this webinar we bring together experts from Wood Mackenzie’s Lower 48, upstream and upstream supply chain teams as well as our sister company, Power Advocate, to discuss the impact of the oil price crash on activity levels, the service sector industry and costs.

Webinar

Webinar | Sub-Saharan Africa's response to low prices and coronavirus

13 5月 2020

Join Wood Mackenzie's Sub-Saharan African upstream team for its analysis on the fall-out from the oil price crash and the coronavirus pandemic. We will cover: • Not out of the woods yet: the impact of coronavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa • Before and after 9 March: Sub-Saharan Africa investment and production outlook • Cut, cut, cut: which projects are delayed in 2020/21? • What does it mean for the majors in Sub-Saharan Africa? • What can governments do to fight capital flight? A 20-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with our expert panelists.

Webinar