Can the US rise to meet the net-zero emissions challenge?

• 16 9月 2021

US President Joe Biden has a transformational goal: he wants the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, building on the net-zero power sector he wants in place by 2035. Can the US meet this challenge? According to new research released today by global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), the US is likely to struggle to achieve Biden’s ambitions. Technological limitations, policy design, market structures and even the United States’ political and constitutional foundations may hamper progress.

ITC extension could power 44% boost in solar deployment

• 01 11月 2021

Proposed legislation to extend the investment credit tax (ITC) would have a profound impact on the US solar industry, Wood Mackenzie analysis shows, potentially increasing deployments by 44% over the next decade. But the extension, currently before Congress as part of a budget reconciliation package, will not be enough to achieve 80% carbon-free electricity generation by 2030.

US energy storage market sets Q1 record for deployments

• 08 6月 2021

According to Wood Mackenzie and the U.S. Energy Storage Association’s (ESA) latest ‘US Energy Storage Monitor’ report, 910 megawatt-hours (MWh) of new energy storage systems were brought online in Q1 2021. This is an increase of 252% over Q1 of last year, making it the biggest Q1 so far for the US storage market.

US solar market passes 100 GW milestone

• 15 6月 2021

The US solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts (GWdc) of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years, according to the US Solar Market Insight Q2 2021 report, released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.

Long-term LNG set to remain a buyers’ market

• 15 6月 2021

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) long term contract market and LNG spot market are travelling in opposite directions. The long-term buyers’ market is only likely to end when it becomes clear that demand will outstrip new supply available from Qatar and Russia, global energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie said.

Community solar stakes claim in US power market

• 27 7月 2021

Community solar is taking an increasing slice of market share in the US. State-level programs and incentives fueled a record-breaking year of growth in 2020, accounting for 37% of annual non-residential solar capacity – up from just 13% in 2016. Now, with new programs emerging and mature markets facing challenges, can the sector maintain its growth?

Global O&M Trends & Impacts on Solar Operating Fleets

• 01 9月 2021

Join Wood Mackenzie and kWh Analytics on September 1st at 08:30 PST / 11:30 EST / 16:30 BST as we explore the factors that give rise to cost escalation risk and PV plant performance degradation, as well as explore potential solutions to combat these problems.

Resilience and sustainability to be core oil and gas themes of 2021

• 19 1月 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals that sustainability and resilience will be at the heart of the oil and gas industry story in 2021.

Future of gas in energy transition to be defined in 2021

• 14 1月 2021

2021 will be a defining year for the gas and LNG industry, says Wood Mackenzie in its latest outlook report.

Big Oil’s impact on the transformation of offshore wind

• 16 3月 2021

Join Wood Mackenzie's experts on Tuesday 16th March at 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT, where we will review the rapid growth of the leading European oil companies in offshore wind.

US winter freeze hits global olefins market

• 19 2月 2021

This week’s winter storm has paralysed US petrochemical production and disrupted 15% of the global olefins market, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Carbon taxes and the upstream subsidy debate

• 27 4月 2021

Carbon taxes and the upstream subsidy debate

Horizons Live: Adding fire to e-fuels

• 02 7月 2024

This month's Horizons Live examines whether synthetic fuels could be the key to unlocking growth in hydrogen.

On-demand webinar | North America Power Markets H1 2024

• 31 12月 2024

After 15+ years of flat electricity demand, North America is staring down a potential re-emergence of electricity demand growth led by large loads - data centers and manufacturing.In this webinar our researchers will dive into our strategic planning outlook that was released in June 2024, covering a number of key changes that have been made, as a result of recent market shifts.

Horizons Live: Carbon removals

• 01 10月 2024

In the recent Horizons Live session, our panel discussed carbon removals and how they will play a crucial role in achieving net zero.

Taking the strain: how upstream could meet the demands of a delayed energy transition

• 16 1月 2025

We answer five key questions in this edition of Horizons. Where would the additional oil and gas supply come from? Could the supply chain cope? How much more upstream investment would be needed? How would cost inflation affect the price of oil and gas? And can the industry amend its disciplined approach?​

Conversation starters: five energy charts to get you talking

• 03 12月 2024

In our final Horizons of 2024, we have compiled five charts to make you think. We start and end with charts on the power markets of the world’s two largest economies, the US and China.

Horizons Live: No country for old fields

• 09 12月 2024

Following the aligned Horizons report, this session replay examines the potential for high-impact exploration to lower the cost of oil and gas to consumers, cut carbon intensity, and add value for both resource holders and explorers.

Powering the future: ensuring resource adequacy and flexibility in a renewable energy era

• 29 1月 2025

Watch our webinar replay to explore the critical topic of resource adequacy and the role of generator flexibility in today’s evolving energy landscape. We dive into capacity accreditation, renewable integration, and the future of grid stability, featuring expert insights from Dr. Karl Meeusen, PhD, and Wärtsilä’s innovative RICE technology.

Ethanol Production Monitor

Get a timely and accurate view of US ethanol production, with access to data for 9 billion gallons of annual ethanol production capacity.

Webinar | PJM winter 2020 power market outlook

• 09 12月 2020

Join us on December 9 for an in-depth analysis of the PJM power market as winter approaches.

Webinar | Natural Gas Winter Outlook Webinar

• 22 10月 2020

Know what to expect this winter with key insights into production, storage & exports.

ConocoPhillips swoops on Concho in $9.7bn all-stock deal

• 19 10月 2020

Speaking after ConocoPhillips announced it will take over Concho Resources in a $9.7 billion all-stock deal, Robert Clarke, vice president, Lower 48 upstream, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The combination is remarkable. Just in scale, ConocoPhillips is adding enough Permian production to nip at the heels of ExxonMobil’s massive programme."

Webinar | 2020 Analyst Roundtable: The State of Decarbonization

• 19 11月 2020

In this webinar, hosted by Greentech Media, Wood Mackenzie analysts will share high-level power and renewables forecasts for the Americas and reflect on feasible timelines for decarbonization given the current pace of change. Analysts will present on wind, solar, building electrification, EV charging, and other key decarbonization drivers in the Americas. Exelon, our sponsor, will also present on their approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing clean-energy solutions.

US energy storage market sets Q2 record for deployments

• 03 9月 2020

According to Wood Mackenzie and the U.S. Energy Storage Association’s (ESA) latest 'US Energy Storage Monitor' report, 168 MW were deployed in Q2 2020. This is an increase of 72% quarter-over-quarter, 117% year-over-year and is the second-highest quarterly total ever seen, falling just behind Q4 2019 (186.4 MW).

Webinar | What is the future for US coal markets under Trump vs Biden?

• 14 10月 2020

Americans go to the polls on 3 November to make their choice for the next president as well as other political offices within the country. In 2016, then-Republican candidate Trump promised to stop the “war on coal” which was a message well received by US coal producers. However, after President Trump’s first term, what policy changes has he made and how have coal markets fared under his watch?

Record number of microgrids installed in US last year

• 22 7月 2020

546 microgrids were installed in the United States during 2019, more than any previous year, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.

'Perfect storm' scuttles Atlantic Coast Pipeline

• 06 7月 2020

With the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) on 5 July, the project becomes the northeast US’ infrastructure market’s third high-profile victim in the last six months. Dominion and Duke Energy’s decision to pull the plug on ACP comes after the cancellation of the Constitution Pipeline in February and state water permit denial effectively scuppering the Northeast Supply Enhancement project in May.

Chesapeake Energy – shale’s great disruptor – files for Chapter 11

• 28 6月 2020

Speaking after Chesapeake Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on 28 June, Alex Beeker, principal analyst on Wood Mackenzie’s corporate upstream team, said: “It’s difficult to point to another company that has made more of a widespread impact on the US shale sector than Chesapeake.

US-China agreement connects the fastest-growing LNG supplier with the largest LNG growth market

• 12 5月 2017

Chinese companies can now negotiate long-term contracts to source liquefied natural gas from US suppliers, the US Commerce Department said.