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Capital is still flowing into the US oil and gas industry
- 19 6月 2020
The US oil and gas industry has been a challenging sector for investors for years, and the fall in oil prices in 2020 has added to its difficulties. But recent bond issues by US E&Ps have shown that debt markets are still open for some
Featured
Exploration’s future in a low-cost, low-carbon world
- 01 7月 2020
The world will rely on oil and gas for much of its energy needs until well beyond 2040. Exploration will be critical in meeting this future demand. Yet exploration is widely perceived as discretionary, even unwarranted. Read on to learn more about exploration’s surprising role in a low carbon future.
Opinion
Shell takes a hit from the coronavirus downturn
- 02 7月 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
Opinion
What’s behind the BP and INEOS petrochemical deal?
- 06 7月 2020
While most oil majors and NOCs are focusing on strengthening their petrochemical integration, BP is divesting petrochemical assets to INEOS in a US$5 billion deal.
Opinion
The art of never letting a crisis go to waste
- 15 7月 2020
I asked our experts what they believe governments and companies should be doing to ensure that they emerge stronger from the crisis.
The Edge
Monetising the East Med’s giant gas finds
- 10 7月 2020
The discovery of huge gas resources has made the Eastern Mediterranean an industry hot spot. Majors, NOCs and independents see a growth opportunity that could last for decades. LNG exports might be the path to full commercialisation. But geopolitics stand in the way. How can the interested parties find a way forward?
Opinion
US pipelines blocked by the courts
- 09 7月 2020
Campaigners against pipelines scored three notable successes this week. Their victories show challenges are mounting for pipeline operators
Opinion
Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now
- 20 7月 2020
Despite early success, Section 201 solar tariffs on imported cells and modules could now limit market growth.
Editorial
Pioneer plus Parsley: What’s our Permian prognosis?
- 27 10月 2020
News on Pioneer/Parsley broke less than 48 hours after ConocoPhillips announced its acquisition of Concho Resources. Tight oil consolidation is booming, and it's starting with the big, financially-strong producers. Find out some more important takeaways from the transaction that aren’t necessarily reflected in the publicized deal metrics?
The Edge
How Big Oil’s M&A targets have changed
- 24 7月 2020
It's no surprise that a downturn sparks oil and gas sector consolidation. What's interesting about Chevron's bid for Noble Energy is how Big Oil's strategy has changed. In the Edge this week, Simon Flowers takes a closer look.
Opinion
Natural gas: friend or foe in Europe’s 2030 emissions target?
- 24 7月 2020
Green hydrogen has grabbed the limelight in the drive to decarbonise. But is there a role for natural gas in a post-coronavirus Europe?
Opinion
Can PTA producers survive plummeting polyester demand?
- 28 7月 2020
The PTA market was already grappling with global overcapacity when the pandemic piled on the pressure.
Editorial
ERCOT summer update and what to look forward to in August
- 27 7月 2020
A look at ERCOT's summer trends and changing pricing dynamics.
Featured
Covid-19 reveals critical flaw in European power systems – lack of flexibility
- 23 7月 2020
Rory McCarthy, Principal Analyst, and Victor Laurent, Senior Product Manager for Power at Wood Mackenzie Genscape, look at the flexibility challenges facing European power markets, which have been laid bare by Covid-19
The Edge
Are exploration’s days numbered?
- 17 7月 2020
Exploration spend is heading south again as companies slash budgets to conserve cash. This downcycle though is different, with companies formulating decarbonisation strategies and peak oil demand on the horizon. Is exploration now facing an existential crisis?
Editorial
US residential solar finance will falter in 2020
- 14 8月 2020
US residential solar finance is taking a hit in 2020 due to Covid-19 impacts.
Opinion
How would a second wave of lockdowns affect oil and gas markets?
- 18 8月 2020
The risk of a second wave of lockdowns is mounting, and with it the risk of an even deeper global recession. What would this mean for oil and gas market dynamics? And what are the implications for industry stakeholders?
Editorial
What does Chesapeake's bankruptcy mean for US natural gas?
- 01 7月 2020
Once America’s champion of natural gas, Chesapeake declares bankruptcy. A US natural gas champion stumbles, but what are the implications for the market and pipelines? Get Wood Mackenzie's analysis here.
Editorial
Chevron-Noble tie-up: a deep dive into the Supermajor’s Lower 48 portfolio
- 11 8月 2020
The Supermajor will gain exposure to multiple basins – the Permian, DJ basin and Eagle Ford – with projects in various stages of development. Noble’s multi-basin Lower 48 position offers flexibility. It’s an attractive asset mix, and each play holds a unique identity. Our analysts use Lens Lower 48 to explore Noble’s complex US portfolio and go deep into each asset’s future potential.
Opinion
China unveils the extent of its gas ambitions
- 05 8月 2020
Make no mistake, China is the world’s most important gas market. Why? Because today, as demand stalls in so many parts of the world, China is the engine of global gas growth.
Editorial
US utilities are still choosing solar
- 05 8月 2020
Utility-scale solar PV is likely to remain the most economically competitive electricity source in the US
Featured
Future Energy from The Edge
- 24 8月 2020
A report with highlights from Wood Mackenzie's energy transition practice including green hydrogen, carbon capture, offshore wind and building electrification.
Case Study
Making materially better choices
- 04 12月 2019
A case study of the packaging sector shows the challenges facing packaging companies in building truly sustainable supply chains.
Opinion
What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?
- 13 8月 2020
Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?
Opinion
The disruptive potential of US offshore wind
- 31 7月 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.
The Edge
Decarbonisation and peak gas demand
- 31 7月 2020
Gas is to be the bridging fuel of the transition, its lower carbon intensity supporting its position in the energy mix longer than coal and oil. Yet nothing can be taken for granted as decarbonisation policy tilts the playing field away from fossil fuels.
Opinion
An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included
- 10 9月 2020
An accelerated energy transition would create a huge ask in terms of battery raw materials. Get the highlights of our latest research.
Opinion
Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?
- 23 9月 2020
Europe is the leading global producer of the net-zero carbon renewable gas, but continued growth depends on policy support
Opinion
LNG regasification: why there’s still plenty of gas in the tank
- 08 9月 2020
The regasification sector is in a strong position despite the short-term hit from Covid-19. Investment in further capacity is increasing, driven by the likelihood of robust long-term LNG demand growth.
Opinion
Re-inventing the North West Shelf
- 08 9月 2020
With declining production from the joint venture’s fields, the NWS may be forced to reduce exports unless new gas is secured.

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