US pipelines blocked by the courts

• 09 July 2020

Campaigners against pipelines scored three notable successes this week. Their victories show challenges are mounting for pipeline operators

The changing face of global energy: Latin America takes centre stage

• 14 May 2018

As market share for renewables gains momentum, key players are entering the scene across Latin America. With Mexico's Energy Reform enabling solar and wind capacity to grow, Brazil making a comeback in wind power and Argentina emerging as the fastest-growing regional market for renewable energy, it's clear that these countries will continue to dominate the spotlight.

Assessing the risks to future oil demand

• 15 May 2020

A weak world economy, the backlash against globalisation, and more ambitious climate policies threaten to put a brake on growth

Corpus Christi set to be top U.S. crude export hub

• 11 June 2019

The Texas port of Corpus Christi is set to emerge as the top crude oil export hub in the US over the next decade, reflecting major investments in shipping facilities and pipeline infrastructure, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie's North America Crude Markets Service.

Surge in oil hedging could worsen US supply glut

• 27 March 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 disruptive potential of US offshore wind

• 31 July 2020

Offshore wind in the US has lagged behind Europe, where in some countries projects are now economically viable without special subsidies. The US industry faces a different set of challenges, but state policies and the federal Investment Tax Credit have created the conditions for what could be a boom over the next few years.

Gulf of Mexico lease sale 256 – business as usual despite upcoming change in administration

• 19 November 2020

On Wednesday, 18 November, the United States held its region-wide Gulf of Mexico (GoM) Lease Sale 256 and received 105 bids from 23 participating companies, with high bids totalling US$121 million.

Third wave US LNG: a $100 billion opportunity (part 2)

• 01 December 2023

How can developers of new US LNG capacity generate double digit returns and reach FID?

US oil production growth is stalling

• 06 October 2025

US shale hits a turning point - oil output is stalling as prices fall short of sustaining growth. What does this mean for global markets?

Permitting reform plans raise hopes for accelerated investment in US infrastructure

• 06 August 2024

Senator Joe Manchin is facing one last job before leaving Congress: passing legislation that could transform the outlook for energy investment in the US. His permitting reform bill aims to realise the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act.

The contrasting fortunes of solar and wind in the US

• 26 January 2024

Solar installations have been outpacing wind in the US, but face growing challenges in securing grid connections.

The rise of AI means surging investment in electricity supply. What will that mean for customers?

• 03 September 2024

As AI demand surges, it’s creating new challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. How can the grid keep up, and who stands to gain the most - customers or industry giants?

Just how dependent oil markets are on tight oil delivering

• 05 December 2017

What’s the most unexpected outcome three years on from the price crash? There are a few contenders. OPEC’s zealous adherence to production restraint is right up there. US tight oil is another, briefly inconvenienced by low prices but now embarking on a second great phase of growth.

Soaring Permian water costs complicate production growth ambitions

• 25 March 2019

Lower 48 benchmarking tools add valuable insight as producers reign in spending

When will Tesla make a profit?

• 22 January 2020

When will Tesla make a profit? Will Tesla make a small car? Who makes Tesla batteries? Wood Mackenzie answers your frequently asked questions about US car manufacturer Tesla.

The changing global crude trade landscape

• 28 November 2018

Over the next five to six years global crude trade is expected to significantly change. This will impact the entire chain, from producers to investors. In this three part series, we look at the global story, the six key themes and finally, we focus on the likely impacts for Asia.

North America’s flexible packaging market grew by 3.9% in 2018

• 04 June 2019

North America's market for value-added flexible packaging increased by 3.9% to US$25.3 billion in 2018, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie Chemicals.

How low-cost US natural gas spurs global LNG opportunities

• 08 August 2019

The US shale revolution in action: as well productivity dramatically rose, the US emerged as the largest gas producer in the world. LNG buyers will benefit.

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack may benefit European refiners

• 10 May 2021

The 2.5 million barrels per day (b/d) Colonial Pipeline moves roughly 45% of the US East Coast's supply of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from the Gulf Coast. The duration of the outage following the cyberattack on 7 May 2021 is uncertain. In the short term, Wood Mackenzie expects fuel demand and prices to rise in PADD 1, prompting refined fuel inventories to decline and PADD 1 refiners to maximize production.

Upstream companies positioned to thrive in 2019

• 17 December 2018

Price volatility. Market turbulence. Geopolitical tensions. As 2018 draws to a close the stage is already set for a fascinating 2019 in the upstream industry. In the recently published 2019 upstream and corporate outlook reports, Wood Mackenzie highlights how well prepared the industry is to adapt and thrive in tumultuous times.

Shell takes a hit from the coronavirus downturn

• 02 July 2020

The company is taking a gloomier view of oil and gas prices over the next few years, prompting a writedown in asset values of up to $22 billion after tax

BP sells Alaska business to Hilcorp in US$5.6bn deal

• 27 August 2019

Speaking after BP announced the sale of its Alaska business to Hilcorp in a US$5.6 billion deal, Wood Mackenzie analyst Rowena Gunn said: “The Majors are making progress with their divestment campaigns. This will mean long-held assets and territories will be let go. BP made such a deal today with its sale of all US Alaska assets to privately-owned Hilcorp."

US renewables annual capacity additions to nearly triple in 10 years

• 15 September 2023

Speaking at the RE+ conference in Las Vegas, Chris Seiple, vice chairman, power and renewables for Wood Mackenzie said that with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) driving the economic competitiveness of renewables, annual capacity additions will nearly triple in 10 years to 110 gigawatts (GW).

Global LNG demand faces first seasonal contraction in 8 years

• 02 June 2020

The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is about to face its first seasonal demand contraction since 2012, with demand in summer 2020 expected to fall 2.7% or 3 million tonnes (Mt) year-on-year, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Transformer troubles: manufacturing and policy constraints hit US transformer supply

• 13 August 2025

Soaring demand and manufacturing bottlenecks are creating a supply deficit in US power transformers, driving costs up

What’s next for Chevron?

• 17 June 2019

Chevron walked away from its bid for Anadarko, but it is still in an enviable position. What will the Supermajor do next? Analysis by Tom Ellacott.

Mass-market electric vehicles create new challenges for the grid

• 18 February 2022

In this year’s Super Bowl, six companies showed ads that showcased their electric vehicles, two included EVs in their commercials, and one advertised EV chargers.

US and Canada continue to see positive growth in flexible packaging but uncertainty slows Mexican market

• 12 July 2018

PCI Wood Mackenzie's latest review of the North American marketplace, 'Flexible Packaging North America Supply Demand Report', reveals North America’s $24 billion flexible packaging industry remains the largest regional market in the world, accounting for around 28% of global flexible packaging demand in 2017.

Mexico's new president: Energy future at a crossroads

• 02 July 2018

After a contentious campaign, Andrés Manuel López Obrador has won the presidency. Now, the energy industry is trying to determine the incoming administration’s strategic priorities and the implications for Mexico’s energy reforms and its upstream, downstream, gas and power markets.