International tensions shape COP27 climate talks

• 14 November 2022

COP27 is ongoing, but progress could be limited by the leaders of China and India staying away from the summit in Egypt

Scott Morrison wins 2019 Australia election

• 20 May 2019

Following PM Scott Morrison's win in the recent 2019 Australia election, Wood Mackenzie and Verisk Maplecroft analysts share their thoughts.

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

• 27 June 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing in energy, dominating discussions at all levels in companies, banks, investment funds and governments. Prakash Sharma and I asked WoodMac’s experts what role AI might play in the energy and resources sectors and where the greatest opportunities and risks are.

Asia Pacific FTM storage costs to decline 30% by 2025

• 19 January 2021

All-in front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30% by 2025, says Wood Mackenzie.

The greening of BlackRock: What it means for energy

• 17 January 2020

Discover how Blackrock’s new focus on sustainability and climate risk is transforming global energy finance and accelerating the shift to low-carbon solutions.

What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

• 19 March 2025

How will a Ukraine peace agreement reshape global gas and LNG markets? Discover key scenarios and their far-reaching consequences for energy trade and prices.

What will the 2020 elections mean for US energy?

• 21 October 2020

The 2020 elections bring US energy policy to a fork in the road. Trump offers continuity, with some further easing of regulations on the oil, gas and coal industries. Biden offers a return to the Obama administration’s strategy of using regulation to cut emissions, and more ambitious moves if the Democrats win control of Congress.

As politicians bicker, Australia’s energy and natural resources exports to China are booming

• 09 June 2020

But the appetite of China’s consumers for Aussie tenderloin and Merlot is insignificant in terms of overall trade. Iron ore, coal and LNG are what really matter.

US residential energy storage surges

• 10 September 2019

A record 35 megawatts of residential storage was deployed in Q2 as a result of rising customer interest and support incentives in more state markets

Full steam ahead: the changing outlook for global marine fuels to 2050

• 20 August 2024

Global maritime trade set to grow by more than 40% by mid-century.

Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation bill to hit US$3.5 trillion in 2040

• 12 November 2019

Recent research by Wood Mackenzie indicates that Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation bill could hit US$3.5 trillion by 2040. This includes investments in solar, wind, hydrogen, nuclear, and hydro power, collectively referred to as zero-carbon energy between now and 2040, under Wood Mackenzie’s accelerated transition scenario.

Where global gas markets are mispricing risk

• 09 June 2026

Insights from Wood Mackenzie and our trading panel at the Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy Conference.

Asia Pacific renewables generation investments could hit US$1.3 trillion by 2030

• 22 June 2021

Asia Pacific renewables (wind and solar) generation investments could double to US$1.3 trillion over the current decade to 2030 compared to the previous decade (2011 – 2020), says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

Asia Pacific’s oil demand to fall in 2020 but could rise 25% by 2040

• 28 July 2020

According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, oil products demand in Asia Pacific is expected to fall by 1.8 million barrels per day (b/d) year-on-year in 2020.

How quickly can Gulf oil exports recover?

• 29 May 2026

The now twice extended ceasefire between the US and Iran and ongoing talks towards peace give hope that the war ends soon. If a sustainable agreement is finally reached – and as we write it’s still a big if – it could lead swiftly to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, kick-starting the proces...

Wood Mackenzie models three global LNG market scenarios as Iran conflict removes 20% of global supply

• 02 June 2026

Wood Mackenzie has published new analysis outlining three distinct outcomes for global LNG markets following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

How solid oxide fuel cells provide reliable power and drive decarbonization

• 20 September 2023

Businesses shouldn’t have to choose between reliable power and making decarbonization progress.

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

• 25 February 2022

The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

IMO 2020 – what does it mean for downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors?

• 07 May 2019

Implementation of IMO 2020 regulation is just eight months away and its implications will be felt beyond refining and shipping. Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific experts weigh in on what this means for the different sectors.

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

• 13 August 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?

US Solar Market Insight

US Solar Market Insight™ is a collaboration between the Solar Energy Industries Association® and Wood Mackenzie that brings the most in-depth analysis and forecasts on the solar industry to professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports.

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.

Five constraints on US tight oil production

• 23 October 2020

The 2020 collapse in oil price hasn’t just killed tight oil’s growth, it smashed volumes down in the space of just a few months. The big question is whether it will ever return to a growth path.

Could Big Energy and miners join forces to deliver a faster transition?

• 23 May 2022

Could extractive companies co-invest or combine with oil and gas Majors to help unlock the energy transition?

Seismic changes across upstream as industry grapples with energy transition

• 12 November 2019

The energy transition is undoubtedly impacting corporate upstream strategies in significant and disruptive ways. Coupled with the post-2014 downturn in oil prices, Wood Mackenzie sees seismic changes in the way the industry allocates capital across development, exploration and in particular M&A.

Global polyethylene: 6 key things for 2018 (Part 2)

• 01 March 2018

What should the global polyethylene industry brace themselves for in 2018?.

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.

Rebooting Asia’s energy transition

• 16 May 2024

Last week in Singapore, sector leaders, including CEOs, took to the stage for Wood Mackenzie’s 6th APAC Energy and Natural Resources Summit. The theme was ‘Rebooting Asia’s energy transition’.

Oils & Chemicals

• 14 November 2023

Explore how oils and chemicals are connected, from feedstocks to end products, with in-depth analysis and insights.

India’s energy roadmap: 5 key themes for IEW 2026

• 26 January 2026

As India Energy Week takes place in Goa, we explore how the country can balance growth, energy security and the transition effectively.