Global floating solar to top 6GW threshold by 2031

• 24 May 2023

The global floating solar market is expected to pass the six-gigawatt (GW) threshold by 2031, as PV developers struggle to meet growing solar demand and look to alternate development technologies.

Refinery Intelligence

Gain unparalleled access to real-time refining operations across the world critical to understanding the full picture of crude oil and refined product supply and demand.

Assessing the challenges ahead for carbon capture in the US

• 17 February 2023

CCUS has great potential, but economics, regulation, and politics create some complex problems to be solved

US midstream takes hit as Lower 48 E&Ps turn off taps

• 03 June 2020

The oil price crash has hit the US Lower 48 hard. But as exploration and production companies work to mitigate the impact of the crash on their businesses, their strategies are affecting the region’s midstream players.

TransCanada receives approval for Keystone XL pipeline

• 21 November 2017

TransCanada receives regulatory approval from the Nebraska Public Service Commission to proceed with building its Keystone XL pipeline after almost a decade of environmental and regulatory hurdles.

Mexico and Shell win big in Round 2.4

• 01 February 2018

Our Latin America Upstream analysts share insights from Round 2.4 closing and what it means for Mexico's future.

IMO 2020 - Countdown to 1 January 2020

• 07 June 2019

The implementation date for the IMO’s global fuel sulphur content cap is not far away. How will these changes affect the downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors? And how prepared is the industry? Our experts share their views in this webinar.

Trump's latest China tariffs - what do they mean for metals and mining?

• 10 May 2019

The U.S has increased tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods to 25%, from 10%, impacting a number of metals. Commentary below comes from the Wood Mackenzie metals team:

US and Iran agree initial peace deal

• 15 June 2026

The agreement will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with further details still to be negotiated

Offshore wind sector doubled down on tangible opportunities in 2023

• 31 January 2024

Despite supply chain headwinds and price pressures, the global offshore wind sector saw significant growth in its mature pipeline, as late-stage pipeline mergers & acquisitions, turbine orders, and project financial investment decisions (FIDs) saw record activity in 2023. This has boosted the sector’s momentum into 2024.

US government looks to chip in on EV charging infrastructure

• 05 August 2019

The US Senate is allocating nearly $300 billion to America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA). Alternative fueling stations will benefit EV drivers.

Hess sells Shenzi stake to BHP in US$505m deal

• 05 October 2020

Hess is selling its 28% working interest in the Shenzi field in US Gulf of Mexico to operator BHP.

US gas enters an era of increased price volatility

• 23 February 2024

A mild winter has driven US gas prices down to levels last seen during the pandemic. After the spike in prices in 2022, it seems as though the market has become more volatile. One key reason is that the US has not been building enough gas storage.

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

• 12 June 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.

No country for oil men (and women)

• 30 January 2025

UK and EU energy policies risk undermining energy security and economic growth by discouraging domestic oil and gas investment, increasing reliance on costly imports and jeopardising net zero goals. Discover how regulatory uncertainty, high taxes and declining North Sea production threaten the future of Europe’s energy transition.

BP sets an ambition of becoming a “net zero company”

• 14 February 2020

BP sets an ambition of being a “net zero company” by 2050, gas prices slump in Asia, and world CO2 emissions are steady as US coal declines. Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

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Utilities drive Q2 growth in US as pandemic causes drop in rooftop solar installations

• 10 September 2020

The US solar market installed 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6% from Q1 installations. At the same time, utility-scale solar remained resilient despite the Covid-19 pandemic, representing 71% of all new solar capacity brought online in Q2.

A wild ride ahead for petchems?

• 04 March 2017

Steve Zinger discusses the five market changes which are set to make waves in the global petchems markets.

U.S. energy storage market Q1 2026 sets records across sectors

• 23 June 2026

The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026.

US residential energy storage soars in Q1, home solar stays flat

• 11 June 2018

Deployment numbers are in for the first quarter of the year.

How can the industry improve battery and storage fire safety - Part 1

• 23 September 2024

How can we prevent lithium-ion battery fires from reigniting? What can be done to improve energy storage safety? Discover the answers in this episode with experts Kelly Sarber and Anthony Natale.

Gas price signals show need for increased supply

• 17 September 2021

European gas prices have been hitting record highs and prices have been soaring in Asia. It's clear the market needs more gas. The US has the resources to meet that demand, but has hurdles to overcome

RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

• 04 October 2024

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

Shifting away from China for critical minerals would increase costs and delay the energy transition, warns Wood Mackenzie

• 15 August 2024

As major global economies look to reposition critical minerals supply chains outside China, the resulting inefficiencies could increase the cost of finished goods and delay the energy transition. The world cannot achieve decarbonisation without copper, a crucial component in electrification. Curr...

Another milestone in the decline of coal in the US

• 22 November 2019

In this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks, the closure of the Navajo Generating Station, coal’s resilience in China, and claims of breakthroughs in solar and batteries.

The "massive challenge" of a 2 degree world

• 08 November 2019

Democratic presidential challengers have pledged to end fracking. That’s not a realistic aim, but their commitments are still significant. Get the latest from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chairman, Americas.

Learning the right lessons from the Texas crisis

• 03 December 2021

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

Trump vs Biden: what does the election mean for US coal markets?

• 09 September 2020

In 2016, Trump promised to stop the “war on coal” – but what policy changes has he made in office, and how have coal markets fared under his watch? And how might a Biden win change the picture?

Oil price crash: 3 things you need to know today

• 10 March 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.