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The devastating impact of the great lockdown

17 4月 2020

There are signs that the coronavirus is gradually being brought under control in many countries, but any pick-up in activity will be tentative and uneven, and will face headwinds from the chaos in the global economy.

Opinion

The US LNG boom is back

07 1月 2022

US LNG export plants are working flat-out to meet strong global demand for gas that has been reflected in soaring prices. With new capacity coming on stream late in 2021 and early in 2022, the US is emerging as the world’s largest LNG exporter.

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Surge in oil hedging could worsen US supply glut

27 3月 2017

Those hoping that recent oil-price weakness will prompt US producers to pull back drilling activity and ease the glut of oil supply may need to keep waiting.

The Edge

US tight oil – the investment dilemma

05 3月 2021

US Lower 48 Independents’ finances are looking rosier as capital discipline and higher oil prices work their magic. Will a cash flow bonanza lead to more drilling?

Opinion

Trump’s tariff plan: implications for the future of global liquids trade

01 10月 2024

A new tariff plan on imports would affect US consumers, global oil markets and refining, if implemented post US election.

The Edge

A cornerstone of global oil supply – Canada at a cross roads

01 3月 2017

Canada's investor sentiment soured by environmental concerns and competition for capital from tight oil have already begun to reshape the domestic corporate landscape.

Featured

How the worst oil price crash in history changed the upstream industry

24 6月 2020

The oil price crash has wiped US$1.6 trillion off our valuation of the global upstream industry. This captures the impact of our downgraded long-term Brent price assumption – now US$50/bbl (2020 terms), previously US$60/bbl – and much more. Which regions and players have been hit hardest? What measures have been taken to survive?

The Edge

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

08 1月 2025

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2025? From geopolitics to Big Oil M&A and innovation in power. Our experts share their thoughts.

Opinion

The coronavirus second wave hits demand for oil

06 11月 2020

The numbers of new reported Covid-19 cases have been surging in Europe and the US, forcing lockdowns and putting a brake on the economy. In other news, China plans to end sales of conventional internal combustion engine cars by 2035, counting the cost of plugging old wells, and world oil and gas demand will peak around 2030, Equinor says.

Opinion

Will there be a bailout for the hard-pressed US shale industry?

13 3月 2020

As US E&Ps are battered by plunging oil prices, the Trump administration is considering offering them financial support. This and more in this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

Opinion

Five ways the coronavirus changed the world of energy this week

20 3月 2020

The US government is starting to buy crude and facing calls for it to manage the oil market, as demand continues to weaken. In this week's Energy Pulse by Ed Crooks.

Editorial

What does the oil price crash mean for you?

01 4月 2020

How much do we think investment is going to fall this year, why is it different to the last price crash, and where are the costs most likely to be cut? Our team of global upstream experts tackles the industry’s burning questions in this 35-minute webinar.

The Edge

A Biden administration: implications for the energy industry

09 11月 2020

The energy sector faces a very different future under President-elect Biden. What are the implications for the oil market? How will key US geopolitical relationships change? And can a Biden administration push through its climate change goals?

Opinion

Tight oil in turmoil

18 3月 2020

Tight oil producers are dealing with prices half of what the sector was founded on. The worst positioned won’t survive this downturn.

Opinion

Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

08 4月 2025

Steep new US tariffs and global retaliation send shockwaves through energy markets - discover what it means for prices, demand and industry investment.

Opinion

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis

03 12月 2021

The blackouts raise important questions about investment, innovation and electricity market design, as the share of variable renewable generation on the grid increases.

Editorial

Below zero: what the WTI crash means for US and global markets

21 4月 2020

On Monday, April 20, WTI dipped to minus $37.63, collapsing under the weight of global oversupply and sharply reduced demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked our experts on supply and demand dynamics, infrastructure, and financial markets to shed light on these historic numbers and discuss what we can expect in the near and longer-term.

Editorial

Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

10 3月 2020

On Monday 9th March 2020, the oil price saw its biggest fall in 30 years. Here’s our analysts’ rapid response to the oil price crash. Look out for more detailed analysis in the days and weeks to come.

The Edge

How the US sets global oil and gas prices

27 6月 2017

Tight oil and shale gas, through LNG exports to Europe, are likely to be cap and collar in their respective markets for the next few years – tight oil setting the ceiling price, US gas the floor.

The Edge

Bullish outlook for US gas - LNG exporters face margin squeeze in glutted market

01 12月 2016

The sharp response of the physical market to the arrival of cold weather suggests fundamentals are tight and prices could go higher, whether it’s a cold winter or not. There are four main reasons why.

Opinion

Trade becomes a new tactic for curbing emissions

05 11月 2021

On the eve of the COP26 climate talks, the US and EU announced a plan to draw up the first ever trade agreement based on carbon emissions. Under the proposed deal, steel and aluminium from high-emitting producers would be penalised in US and EU markets, while metal produced with low emissions would be favoured, subject to other conditions.

Comment

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

06 11月 2018

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

Opinion

International Energy Week 2025: our key takeaways for oil & gas

27 2月 2025

As the publicity material for International Energy Week 2025 – held in London from 25-27 February – states, we live in an energy-hungry world. Amid growing trade tensions and shifting energy policy, what does that mean for oil and gas?

Opinion

US tight oil piles pressure on refiners

01 10月 2018

Alan Gelder looks at the ways in which US tight oil has revolutionised the global oil market. This article first appeared on Forbes.com on September 27, 2018.

The Edge

Shifting risks in global oil supply

06 10月 2017

If the demand side of the equation is relatively predictable, oil supply is notoriously difficult. Many of the market’s most colourful moments through history have revolved around supply, with OPEC at the centre of most in the last six decades.

Featured

Predictions for 2020

19 12月 2019

For the last Energy Pulse of 2019, WoodMac experts have given their predictions of what to expect in 2020. Their forecasts include: a slowdown in US oil production growth; further asset sales by the large international oil companies; strong growth in solar power to give another record year for installations; mounting pressure from investors over climate risk and financial strength; rising carbon emissions, and a revival in awareness of the importance of metals to the energy transition. There are also our selections of the Quote of the Year and Chart of the Year.

Opinion

The promise of green hydrogen

09 10月 2020

Hydrogen made from water has been discussed as an energy carrier for 150 years. A steep decline in its cost means it may at last become viable

Opinion

Tariffs begin to redirect global energy trade flows

06 5月 2025

The full impact of the new tariffs has not yet worked through world markets, but US energy exports to China have been falling

Opinion

Biden’s clean energy plan aims at job creation

17 7月 2020

As the US faces economic crisis, the Democratic presidential challenger sees opportunities for stimulus in the energy transition

Opinion

Debt deal aims to expedite US energy investment

05 6月 2023

Bipartisan agreement sets time limits for environmental reviews, but is seen as only “initial steps” towards more efficient permitting.

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The devastating impact of the great lockdown

The US LNG boom is back

Surge in oil hedging could worsen US supply glut

US tight oil – the investment dilemma

Trump’s tariff plan: implications for the future of global liquids trade

A cornerstone of global oil supply – Canada at a cross roads

How the worst oil price crash in history changed the upstream industry

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

The coronavirus second wave hits demand for oil

Will there be a bailout for the hard-pressed US shale industry?

Five ways the coronavirus changed the world of energy this week

What does the oil price crash mean for you?

A Biden administration: implications for the energy industry

Tight oil in turmoil

Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis

Below zero: what the WTI crash means for US and global markets

Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

How the US sets global oil and gas prices

Bullish outlook for US gas - LNG exporters face margin squeeze in glutted market

Trade becomes a new tactic for curbing emissions

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

International Energy Week 2025: our key takeaways for oil & gas

US tight oil piles pressure on refiners

Shifting risks in global oil supply

Predictions for 2020

The promise of green hydrogen

Tariffs begin to redirect global energy trade flows

Biden’s clean energy plan aims at job creation

Debt deal aims to expedite US energy investment