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Decarbonisation and peak gas demand

31 July 2020

Gas is to be the bridging fuel of the transition, its lower carbon intensity supporting its position in the energy mix longer than coal and oil. Yet nothing can be taken for granted as decarbonisation policy tilts the playing field away from fossil fuels.

The Edge

Capital efficiency: the big question for US unconventionals

09 October 2018

Is US shale the paragon of upstream productivity it’s cracked up to be? As the marginal suppliers, shale gas and tight oil operators ought to be adept at managing for margin and all that’s about. Simon Flowers investigates.

The Edge

Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

03 July 2018

What do Total, BP, Eni, CNPC, Sinopec Group have in common? Each is among the biggest oil and gas producers in the world, with a portfolio diversified geographically and across multiple resource themes.

The Edge

Why the Permian is set for a shakeout

24 April 2018

The best accessible upstream growth opportunity in fifty years? US tight oil. Correction: the Permian Basin. Second correction: the Wolfcamp formation spread across the Delaware and Midland sub-basins.

The Edge

Pros and cons of US energy policy shifts

14 June 2017

An ‘America First’ energy policy is meant to be great news for US producers, but will these moves boost investment and company behaviour as much as the administration hopes?

The Edge

Tight oil's second great growth phase gains momentum - Permian and emerging plays show still more promise

23 May 2017

After two years of retrenchment, review how 2017 is shaping up to be a year of growth for tight oil.

The Edge

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar’s bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017

A strong US Dollar means weak commodities. With the greenback at record highs, and commodities buoyant, is a reverse looming?

The Edge

US independents’ retrenchment to tight oil is paying off - will others follow?

15 September 2016

The downturn should be an opportunity for the Majors and perhaps NOCs to move into tight oil.

The Edge

How gas could displace renewables in meeting surging US data centre demand

06 March 2025

With the future of the IRA in doubt, the renewable energy sector faces significant challenges in meeting growing US power demand - discover what’s at stake for solar, wind and storage industries.

The Edge

What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

19 March 2025

How will a Ukraine peace agreement reshape global gas and LNG markets? Discover key scenarios and their far-reaching consequences for energy trade and prices.

The Edge

The narrowing trans-Atlantic divide on the energy transition

24 April 2025

Big Oil is rebalancing. Discover how strategy shifts, energy security and policy are reshaping oil, gas and low-carbon investment outlooks across the Atlantic.

The Edge

The case for high-impact exploration through the downturn

01 May 2025

As oil prices dip, energy giants turn to bold exploration strategies in frontier basins to unlock the next wave of low-cost, high-value discoveries.

The Edge

What comes after the Permian for IOCs?

22 May 2025

Discover how oil companies are strategising to maintain their edge as the Permian Basin approaches peak production and what this means for the future of US energy leadership

The Edge

US upstream gas sector poised to gain from higher Henry Hub prices

29 May 2025

Discover why US gas producers are poised for gains as Henry Hub prices surge, and what it means for Big Oil's investment strategies

The Edge

WoodMac’s Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference: five key themes

19 June 2025

From rising US LNG exports to shifting gas prices and Russia's impact - discover what’s shaping the future of global LNG

The Edge

Could US LNG become a victim of its own success?

03 September 2025

US LNG is surging ahead - but is its rapid growth setting the stage for oversupply?

The Edge

NOCs begin a new phase of upstream internationalisation

23 October 2025

How are the world’s leading NOCs reshaping their upstream strategies? Explore what’s driving their next wave of international expansion

The Edge

Can copper supply keep up with surging demand?

20 November 2025

Copper demand is accelerating fast and China is stepping in where Western miners won’t

The Edge

Oil’s resilience in the energy system

03 December 2025

Oil demand is proving more resilient than expected

The Edge

How Venezuela complicates the oil market’s delicate rebalancing

22 January 2026

Venezuela adds fresh uncertainty to an already oversupplied oil market

The Edge

The big themes on Big Oil’s mind

20 February 2026

Corporate Analysis insights on how the Majors are reshaping portfolios and finances to secure production and returns over the next decade

The Edge

Can natural hydrogen deliver its potential?

26 February 2026

Can natural hydrogen become a competitive low-carbon fuel or remain a niche frontier resource?

The Edge

War is once again reshaping gas and LNG

05 March 2026

Our gas and LNG experts assess how the Middle East conflict could reshape global LNG supply, prices and energy policy

The Edge

UAE’s exit rattles OPEC’s grip on the oil market

29 April 2026

The UAE’s shock departure from OPEC marks the bloc’s biggest split since 1960, raising fresh questions over supply discipline and oil prices

The Edge

How quickly can Gulf oil exports recover?

29 May 2026

The now twice extended ceasefire between the US and Iran and ongoing talks towards peace give hope that the war ends soon. If a sustainable agreement is finally reached – and as we write it’s still a big if – it could lead swiftly to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, kick-starting the proces...

Opinion

Carbon capture continues to grow, despite challenges

30 June 2026

Carbon capture is facing political and commercial headwinds, but it remains one of the few viable decarbonisation options for hard to abate industries

Opinion

Middle East conflict adds a new dimension to hydrogen strategies

09 June 2026

As energy security moves up the agenda, the Middle East conflict is giving new momentum to low-carbon hydrogen despite ongoing economic challenges

Opinion

AI companies seek solutions to avoid raising electricity prices

01 June 2026

Political pressure over household electricity bills is adding to the pressure to develop collocated power supplies.

Opinion

Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment

10 April 2026

Fusion energy could be on the verge of its breakthrough moment, with several companies targeting operational power plants within five years

Opinion

High oil prices could accelerate EV adoption

20 March 2026

High oil prices may force a rapid rethink on EV adoption, even as the market faces setbacks.

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Decarbonisation and peak gas demand

Capital efficiency: the big question for US unconventionals

Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

Why the Permian is set for a shakeout

Pros and cons of US energy policy shifts

Tight oil's second great growth phase gains momentum - Permian and emerging plays show still more promise

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar’s bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

US independents’ retrenchment to tight oil is paying off - will others follow?

How gas could displace renewables in meeting surging US data centre demand

What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

The narrowing trans-Atlantic divide on the energy transition

The case for high-impact exploration through the downturn

What comes after the Permian for IOCs?

US upstream gas sector poised to gain from higher Henry Hub prices

WoodMac’s Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference: five key themes

Could US LNG become a victim of its own success?

NOCs begin a new phase of upstream internationalisation

Can copper supply keep up with surging demand?

Oil’s resilience in the energy system

How Venezuela complicates the oil market’s delicate rebalancing

The big themes on Big Oil’s mind

Can natural hydrogen deliver its potential?

War is once again reshaping gas and LNG

UAE’s exit rattles OPEC’s grip on the oil market

How quickly can Gulf oil exports recover?

Carbon capture continues to grow, despite challenges

Middle East conflict adds a new dimension to hydrogen strategies

AI companies seek solutions to avoid raising electricity prices

Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment

High oil prices could accelerate EV adoption

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