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Setback or shock: when will plastics demand bounce back from coronavirus?

08 April 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has stunted economic growth, but what is the impact on polymer value chains?

‘Life also, world also’ – India extends lockdown

14 April 2020

The timing and phasing of India’s gradual release from lockdown, including the restart of selected manufacturing after 20 April, will be critical to the country’s economic stability and the shape of near-term energy demand. Multiple risks remain.

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Flexible packaging sees demand boost as coronavirus changes consumer patterns

16 April 2020

Lockdown measures are sending home consumption skywards, and driving demand for flexible packaging.

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How coronavirus is driving down LNG demand in Asia and Europe – and hitting supply

22 April 2020

In this episode of The Big Chill podcast we discuss how the oil price crash and coronavirus are impacting Asian and European LNG markets, and the longer term impacts to global supply.

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Seven challenges Covid-19 raises for the climate agenda

28 April 2020

Will Covid-19 help or hinder the global climate agenda? Analysts from our sister company Verisk Maplecroft examine seven ways coronavirus is challenging decarbonisation.

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Where, when and how will lockdown end?

12 April 2020

Coronavirus travel restrictions will affect supply chains and company operations throughout 2020. US and sub-Saharan Africa most likely to ease restrictions first.

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Distressed lower 48 operators face a credit crisis

06 May 2020

The financial pressure is rising for upstream borrowers, with some at risk of cuts to credit availability

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Leading EV markets will install 30 million chargers total this decade

11 May 2020

Like the electric vehicle market, charging deployment will take a hit from the pandemic.

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What is the future of energy in Asia after Covid-19?

12 May 2020

Exploring how companies across the oil and gas, metals and mining and power and renewables sectors need to map new strategic directions to thrive post-crisis.

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How green can steel go – and what does it mean for coal and iron ore?

21 May 2020

Increasing carbon costs and stringent environmental investment criteria have spurred a race to develop a zero-carbon steelmaking process. What does the path to green steel look like – and what does it mean for metallurgical coal and iron ore?

Opinion

Coronavirus pushes UK gas market to deadlock

20 May 2020

Murray Douglas, Research Director for Europe Gas, explains why summer is crunch time and what’s challenging UK gas producers most.

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Forget the lack of a GDP target, China is ready to go it alone

27 May 2020

China’s most important annual political meetings lay out targets and goals for the next 12 months and this year gives the world a glimpse of the direction the country’s leaders are likely to be taking with the upcoming 14th five-year plan (2021-2025).

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Nigeria’s marginal field bid round – opportunities for investors?

22 July 2020

Nigeria’s government, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), recently launched its first marginal field bid round in almost 20 years.

Opinion

Will the capital pool for renewables dry up?

01 June 2020

Renewables, including wind and solar, are a crucial part of the future energy mix – but a global recession could alter investor attitudes.

Opinion

As US LNG cancellations kick in, Asian buyers are sticking to the script, for now

02 June 2020

The great LNG pushback has started and US supply is out of money. What does this mean for Asian buyers?

Opinion

Hydrogen: five market developments utilities need to watch

07 September 2023

As momentum continues to build, a raft of new policies and flexible power innovations could bring prices down.

Opinion

The five hydrogen market developments investors need to watch

07 September 2023

Net-zero related demand growth and supportive policy are creating a strong investment opportunity.

Opinion

Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?

08 September 2023

Challenges in AR5 auction spark calls for government action to revitalise the UK’s offshore wind sector. This is not the outcome governments wanted, but perhaps the one the sector needed.

Opinion

Our top takeaways from the Coal Forum 2023

12 September 2023

A bumpy route to decarbonisation means that coal demand will be more resilient than expected, but there is no place for complacency.

Opinion

Is Japan’s grid-scale storage market getting a move on?

13 September 2023

Market restructuring is required to balance the books in Japan. Could new ancillary and capacity services close the viability gap?

Opinion

Global crude storage has a powerful influence over market dynamics

20 September 2023

Analysing the impact of crude storage on global oil market trends

Opinion

Will Shell exit Pulau Bukom?

18 September 2023

The firm is undertaking a strategic review of its weakest integrated refinery-petrochemical site.

Opinion

Exploring the long-term outlook for hydrogen and ammonia

02 October 2023

Electrification and low-carbon hydrogen are critical for taking the world towards a net-zero future. But cost pressures and the resilience of fossil fuels will take time to subside. How and what can be done to accelerate the transition?

Opinion

Decoding hydrogen assets: financial viability and key economic factors

11 October 2023

With hydrogen remaining in the spotlight as a key pillar in the energy transition, we look at how subsidies and price are critical to new hydrogen projects.

Opinion

IRA set to increase cumulative US wind energy installations by over 50% in the next five years

05 October 2023

Our new US Wind Watch report, in partnership with the American Clean Power Association, uncovers insights on the surge in offshore wind projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector, all fueled by strategic policy shifts and significant investments

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Global solar capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

12 October 2023

We've increased our outlook for this year by 20% due to strong growth through the first half of the year and continued market strength

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Western Europe will drive 46% of the continent’s solar in the next ten years

16 October 2023

The region is poised to unlock 270 GW of solar capacity over the next decade

Opinion

Are NOCs prepared for the energy transition?

24 October 2023

We analyse and rate national oil companies for resilience and sustainability

Opinion

Decarbonising metals and mining: three key strategies to win the emissions battle

26 October 2023

What will decide whether the sector can achieve net zero emissions while delivering the raw materials vital to the energy transition?

Opinion

How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?

27 October 2023

Amid a challenging year for the offshore wind sector, recent setbacks have increased costs but are now also starting to spur vital policy changes. The industry is now in a position to reverse setbacks and advance toward ambitious goals, encouraging greater investments in renewables and job growth over the next decade

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Setback or shock: when will plastics demand bounce back from coronavirus?

‘Life also, world also’ – India extends lockdown

Flexible packaging sees demand boost as coronavirus changes consumer patterns

How coronavirus is driving down LNG demand in Asia and Europe – and hitting supply

Seven challenges Covid-19 raises for the climate agenda

Where, when and how will lockdown end?

Distressed lower 48 operators face a credit crisis

Leading EV markets will install 30 million chargers total this decade

What is the future of energy in Asia after Covid-19?

How green can steel go – and what does it mean for coal and iron ore?

Coronavirus pushes UK gas market to deadlock

Forget the lack of a GDP target, China is ready to go it alone

Nigeria’s marginal field bid round – opportunities for investors?

Will the capital pool for renewables dry up?

As US LNG cancellations kick in, Asian buyers are sticking to the script, for now

Hydrogen: five market developments utilities need to watch

The five hydrogen market developments investors need to watch

Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?

Our top takeaways from the Coal Forum 2023

Is Japan’s grid-scale storage market getting a move on?

Global crude storage has a powerful influence over market dynamics

Will Shell exit Pulau Bukom?

Exploring the long-term outlook for hydrogen and ammonia

Decoding hydrogen assets: financial viability and key economic factors

IRA set to increase cumulative US wind energy installations by over 50% in the next five years

Global solar capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

Western Europe will drive 46% of the continent’s solar in the next ten years

Are NOCs prepared for the energy transition?

Decarbonising metals and mining: three key strategies to win the emissions battle

How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?

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