• Opinion

  Could an expansion of Western sanctions derail Yamal LNG?

  • 28 8月 2024

  The implications of the EU's ban on the transshipment of Russian LNG and what could come next

• Opinion

  Ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

  • 27 6月 2025

  Oil and gas prices have fallen following the ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. Market fundamentals are regaining their influence

• Opinion

  Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

  • 12 6月 2019

  In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.

• Opinion

  Can China’s CTO and MTO industries survive the threat of massive steam cracker investment?

  • 06 9月 2019

  In 2019, the total ethylene capacity from CTO/MTO units reached 5.21 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), accounting for 21% of China’s total ethylene capacity. However, CTO and MTO development has slowed due to high methanol prices and environmental controls, as well as the threat from a new wave of steam cracker investment in China.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Taking the strain

  • 29 1月 2025

  Watch the Horizons Live replay as industry experts analyse how the upstream sector can meet rising oil and gas demand amid a delayed energy transition. Discover insights on investment needs, supply challenges, and the impact on global energy markets.

• Opinion

  Uncertainty dominates the 2025 US power outlook

  • 11 2月 2025

  President Trump's energy dominance, looming trade wars and an AI boom reshape this year's US power outlook

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: The bridge

  • 10 3月 2025

  Can gas be the key to a lower-carbon future? Our expert panel explores its role in the energy transition and what’s needed to unlock its full potential.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Playing by new rules

  • 12 10月 2023

  Our panel of experts explore the likely impacts of the CBAM as it is fully implemented over the coming decade and beyond.

• Opinion

  US grid seasonal outlook webinars: Key takeaways for NYISO and ISONE

  • 20 12月 2023

  What topics are top of mind for these major electricity grid operators?

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Gridlock

  • 01 11月 2024

  The US is on the brink of electricity demand growth not seen in decades. And it is not ready. Our panel explored the demand dilemma on this month's Horizons Live.

• Opinion

  RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

  • 04 10月 2024

  Insights on domestic manufacturing, distributed solar and large loads from one of North America’s largest clean energy events

• Opinion

  High interest rates impede the US residential solar market boom

  • 01 11月 2023

  Next year, US residential solar will experience its first annual contraction since 2017

• Opinion

  New State Scorecard maps out how far US state policy must advance to support commercialisation of microgrids

  • 02 11月 2023

  The scorecard, based on Wood Mackenzie microgrid project and market data, shows that all but four states fall short of a ‘B’ grade. Until policy reform delineates microgrids from traditional utilities, developers will remain hamstrung by unclear rules and arbitrary restrictions.

• Opinion

  The making of a Megamajor – ExxonMobil acquires Pioneer Natural Resources

  • 12 10月 2023

  ExxonMobil announced the acquisition of Permian powerhouse Pioneer Natural Resources for US$64.5 billion. This is the largest upstream deal, in nominal terms, since Shell acquired BG for US$82 billion in 2015. Get our industry experts' top takeaways on the deal.

• Opinion

  The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact so far

  • 02 10月 2023

  The landmark bill promised to unlock unprecedented levels of cleantech investment while reigniting US manufacturing. But has its lofty expectations lived up to the hype? We explore how the IRA has created seismic changes in PPA markets, propelling US solar growth, and more.

• Opinion

  Electricity 4.0: a sustainable, resilient and efficient future | Podcast

  • 17 10月 2023

  We are joined by Bala Vinayagam, Senior Vice President of Microgrids at Schneider Electric, and Jana Gerber, president of North American Microgrids at Schneider Electric.

• Opinion

  Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions

  • 11 9月 2023

  As demand for gas grows, it poses challenges for global climate goals. Suppliers will come under increased pressure to curb their emissions.

• Opinion

  US solar: full benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act are yet to materialize

  • 07 9月 2023

  Domestic manufacturing announcements have exploded, but developing solar projects are on pause pending clarity on various IRA provisions.

• Opinion

  The Netherlands' gridlock: a cautionary tale for the US

  • 05 9月 2023

  The Netherlands has halted all interconnections for non-residential loads and generation as its grid has reached capacity – can the US avoid a similar scenario?

• Opinion

  A new tight oil powerhouse: Permian Resources and Earthstone create a new large-cap US E&P

  • 30 8月 2023

  Over the course of just one year, US$6.6 billion of deals have culminated in the twelfth-largest oil-focused US E&P.

• Opinion

  Where next for oil & gas exploration?

  • 21 9月 2023

  Attractive economics and the need for advantaged barrels bode well for future exploration

• Opinion

  The Inflation Reduction Act one year on

  • 04 8月 2023

  What has changed since the landmark US policy was passed and what does it mean for the energy transition?

• Opinion

  Can drayage trucks go electric?

  • 03 8月 2023

  Government funding and innovative business models are driving the electrification of the US drayage sector.

• Opinion

  Heating up: what record temperatures mean for energy | Podcast

  • 28 7月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they explore the impacts of the extreme weather we’ve been seeing, the ramifications of a warming world, and the stresses that it creates.

• Opinion

  North America renewable natural gas: five questions answered

  • 21 7月 2023

  Low-carbon renewable natural gas is attractive, but cost makes policy support essential

• Opinion

  US oil and gas companies learn to live with higher standards

  • 26 5月 2023

  Pressure from stakeholders is pushing oil and gas companies to improve their environmental performance, driving industry consolidation

• Opinion

  US solar: the long and winding road to domestic module procurement

  • 25 5月 2023

  The Inflation Reduction Act delivers a significant demand boost for US solar – but proposed domestic content guidelines pose a challenge for renewable developers.

• Opinion

  The Biden administration aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of US power

  • 19 5月 2023

  The EPA’s proposed emissions standards for power plants face a battle in the courts. Other factors will be more significant for the industry.

• Opinion

  Big Green is under attack | Podcast

  • 02 6月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Amy Harder on the Energy Gang podcast to discuss the rise of the Big Green energy industry.

• Opinion

  Energy transition in the Americas: three key questions

  • 07 6月 2023

  The US, Canada and Latin America face different dilemmas in the drive to decarbonise