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Power of Siberia begins gas supply to China (and why it’s ok for LNG)
- 16 December 2019
On December 2 Russian gas officially flowed into China with the start-up of the Power of Siberia (PoS) pipeline. The project, which will ultimately see 38 bcm a year delivered under a US$400 billion, 30-year contract, will elevate China to become Gazprom’s second largest export market and support Beijing’s goals of energy import diversification and security.
Opinion
LNG’s short-term blues
- 13 December 2019
In this episode of The LNG Big Chill podcast we discuss the potential for under-utilisation of US LNG facilities, how much LNG Europe can take – and whether a new coal policy in South Korea will provide some upside this winter.
Opinion
Could the Majors take a fast-track route to lower emissions intensity?
- 05 December 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.
Opinion
Greener LNG is vital to Asia’s sustainable development
- 29 November 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?
Opinion
What technology is winning the global energy storage race?
- 26 November 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.
Opinion
Enterprise targets a second PDH unit in the US
- 08 November 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?
Opinion
Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?
- 07 November 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.
Opinion
Rebooting what’s possible in India’s gas and LNG market
- 07 November 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.
Opinion
Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom
- 05 November 2019
What investors need to know about Europe's hottest solar PV market: Spain.
Opinion
The Russian energy transition: what makes it different
- 25 October 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.
Podcast
What are the implications of the attacks on Saudi oil facilities?
- 30 September 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.
Opinion
What does the electric vehicle revolution mean for Latin American refiners?
- 27 September 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?
Opinion
Why women will shape the future of natural resources
- 25 September 2019
Wood Mackenzie CEO Neal Anderson shares his views on the importance of gender diversity in the natural resources sector
Opinion
How South Texas market shifts will create gas price divergence
- 13 September 2019
Permian and Eagle Ford gas production growth are meeting robust LNG export in South Texas. What does this mean for Katy, Agua Dulce and HSC price hubs?
Opinion
Tough second quarter for US chemical companies
- 13 September 2019
US chemical company earnings for Q2 2019 came under pressure as uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war and a slowing economy affected demand. What do we expect for the rest of 2019? Our analysts Hugh Hartzog and Ashish Chitalia take a closer look at the trends behind the numbers.
Opinion
Revisiting the landmark Caspian Sea agreement
- 06 September 2019
A year since the much-anticipated Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea was signed, how much has changed?
Opinion
Who will make money on the second wave of US LNG?
- 06 September 2019
Commercial structures are evolving as the second wave takes shape, changing the balance of risk and reward for project developers, suppliers and offtakers.
Opinion
Do European utilities still have an appetite for LNG?
- 03 September 2019
European utilities are re-evaluating their exposure across the gas value chain against the backdrop of the energy transition.
Opinion
Notes from URTeC and our views on development cubes and in-basin sand
- 26 August 2019
Listen to the latest episode of Crude For Thought: Notes from URTeC and our views on development cubes and in-basin sand
Podcast
ONGC outlines 2040 strategic vision
- 24 August 2019
India's national oil company ONGC has just unveiled its 2040 strategy. Get our latest analysis.
Opinion
Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle
- 13 August 2019
We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.
Opinion
How will Russia respond to Europe's changing gas market?
- 22 July 2019
Changing European gas market dynamics present new challenges and opportunities for Russia, Europe's largest supplier. How can Russia monetise giant gas reserves while mitigating the risks of European decarbonisation and diversification efforts?
Opinion
How to create value through oil and gas acquisitions in the North Sea
- 15 July 2019
The years between 2012 and 2018 saw frenetic M&A activity in the UK North Sea. Our team of North Sea analysts looked back at the 55 biggest deals announced during that period to learn how value was created.
Opinion
Stepping on the gas: are Asia Pacific governments doing enough?
- 26 June 2019
Find out which Asia Pacific countries are most attractive to investors as a gas supply crunch looms. And get your copy of the report by Graham Kellas, Senior VP of Global Fiscal Research.
Opinion
Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade
- 21 June 2019
Three reasons why bauxite seaborne trade is set to grow sharply over the next decade
Featured
Proceed with caution: exploration’s watchword for 2021
- 12 January 2021
The twin crises of coronavirus and the oil price crash made 2020 a tumultuous year, but what lies ahead in 2021? Our global exploration analysts highlight their top 5 predictions.
Featured
Exploration under the microscope in 2022
- 13 December 2021
What lies ahead for oil and gas exploration? As investors and activists ask how the search for new fields squares with the need to accelerate the energy transition, our experts pick out five key themes to look for in 2022.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?
- 16 April 2019
After an extremely challenging few years, could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the upstream supply chain? Read on to find out more about an industry desperately playing catch up.
Opinion
Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?
- 05 March 2019
How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

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