What does 2020 hold for the global upstream oil and gas industry?

• 08 1月 2020

What does 2020 hold for the global upstream oil and gas industry? 2020 is a year of what-ifs for producers and suppliers; uncertainty will keep spending low and growth slow.

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.

A timeline of major events in Ukraine-Russia gas relations

• 20 12月 2019

The gas transit and supply contracts between Russia and Ukraine expire at 10 am on 1 January 2020 (Moscow time) – the future of Ukraine transit remains the largest uncertainty for global gas markets in 2020. We reflect on major events in Ukraine-Russia gas relations in this timeline, 2000 to 2019.

The Asia energy market outlook for 2020

• 06 1月 2020

A new year, a new decade and a lot of uncertainty across Asia’s energy markets. To kick off 2020 I spoke to several WoodMac analysts in the region to hear their predictions for the coming 12 months. I hope their thinking might surprise you!

MENA upstream: 2019 in review – and a look ahead

• 07 1月 2020

In this episode of the MENA in Brief podcast, Ian Thom and his expert guests look at 2019 in review, and share their view on what lies ahead in 2020.

When will Tesla make a profit?

• 22 1月 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.

Webinar - Oil & Oil Products Option 2

• 05 3月 2020

Webinar - Oil & Oil Products Option 1

• 05 3月 2020

The greening of BlackRock: What it means for energy

• 17 1月 2020

In Ed Crooks' Energy Pulse this week: BlackRock puts sustainability front and centre, China agrees to import more US energy and Microsoft aims for negative emissions.

OPEC's surprise production cut

• 06 12月 2019

The OPEC+ group's flexible approach to managing the market is good for prices in the short term, but creates uncertainty beyond 2020. Get the latest analysis of today's OPEC announcement from Ed Crooks with Ann-Louise Hittle, head of macro oils.

OPEC‘s challenge in 2020: balancing an oversupplied oil market

• 03 12月 2019

Will oil demand growth recover in 2020? Is global supply still growing apace? How is US tight oil investment and production being affected by negative investor sentiment? Have the production cuts of 2019 balanced the market? Do they need to be extended or adjusted? Will fundamentals or geopolitics determine oil prices? We answer some of the big questions on OPEC’s agenda ahead of its December meeting in Vienna.

Putting Mozambique on the global LNG map

• 06 2月 2020

Preparing for Mozambique’s upcoming LNG boom Mozambique is an emerging leader in LNG: the country is expected to become the largest producer in sub-Saharan Africa (and the fourth largest in the world) by the mid-2020s when over 30 mmtpa of LNG comes onstream. Mozambique’s NOC ENH had a unique opportunity to develop its business and become an active player in the global LNG market, which is forecast to more than double in size by 2040.

Could the Majors take a fast-track route to lower emissions intensity?

• 05 12月 2019

A handful of assets account for almost a third of the Majors’ upstream carbon emissions – and that presents an opportunity for rapid progress against emissions targets.

Brazil, giant oil projects and the Majors

• 26 11月 2019

Big Oil’s risk appetite has changed. It needs to continue to replace reserves for the foreseeable future but is looking for lower risk options than exploration. Discovered resources can be part of the solution, though opportunities to develop a giant oil field such as Buzios in Brazil, in the heart of an industry hot spot, only come around once in a blue moon. So why the lack of bids from the Majors?

Another milestone in the decline of coal in the US

• 22 11月 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.

What technology is winning the global energy storage race?

• 26 11月 2019

What is winning the global energy storage race? Lithium-ion is the clear winner, but it has one major drawback. Rory McCarthy, senior analyst, energy storage, looks at lithium-ion's role in the energy transition.

Greener LNG is vital to Asia’s sustainable development

• 29 11月 2019

Gas will play a vital role in Asia’s fight against air pollution, and in meeting its future energy demand. But with its environmental impact under new scrutiny, is it time for LNG to get greener?

The "massive challenge" of a 2 degree world

• 08 11月 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.

The IEA’s outlook to 2040

• 15 11月 2019

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's flagship World Energy Outlook highlighted its concern that the world is "well off track from the aim of a secure and sustainable energy future". This and more from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chair, Americas.

Enterprise targets a second PDH unit in the US

• 08 11月 2019

Enterprise has confirmed plans to construct a second propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant. So how much capacity will be added – and what's driving the need for new on-purpose production?

Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

• 07 11月 2019

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

Rebooting what’s possible in India’s gas and LNG market

• 07 11月 2019

India is something of a conundrum for global LNG players. I recently returned from a week in Delhi, just as the capital was making headlines for one of the worst episodes of air pollution, while the country’s energy mix remains dominated by cheap domestic coal.

The Majors have got bigger – but are they better?

• 29 10月 2019

Bigger the Majors may be, but are the companies better placed to cope with future price uncertainty and the energy transition? Find out in this week's Edge.

Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

• 05 11月 2019

What investors need to know about Europe's hottest solar PV market: Spain.

The Russian energy transition: what makes it different

• 25 10月 2019

The Russian energy transition: analysis from our upstream research team. Understand the uniquely Russian approach to the energy transition and the risks and opportunities that presents.

Shipping fuels, crude oil markets and the environment

• 22 10月 2019

How will the new IMO 2020 regulations affect the demand for different crudes? Will the refining industry cope with the change specification? Who will be the winners and losers among producers and refiners? Latest analysis here.

What are the implications of the attacks on Saudi oil facilities?

• 30 9月 2019

In this episode of the Middle East and North Africa In Brief podcast, Ian Thom, Stewart Williams, Tor Soltvedt and Norman Valentine discuss the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities in September.

Challenges to tight oil’s growth as spend tapers

• 01 10月 2019

How is US tight oil performing in this febrile environment? Simon Flowers asks R.T. Dukes and his team of Lower 48 researchers.

What does the electric vehicle revolution mean for Latin American refiners?

• 27 9月 2019

The electrification of transport is just one aspect of the energy transition, and will have a far-reaching effect. The dynamics of change will be slightly different in different parts of the world. What could it mean for Latin America?

Why women will shape the future of natural resources

• 25 9月 2019

Wood Mackenzie CEO Neal Anderson shares his views on the importance of gender diversity in the natural resources sector