Reducing the emissions from natural gas

• 13 5月 2024

Demand for natural gas is growing. So is pressure to reduce its carbon intensity. The industry’s emissions will increasingly come under scrutiny, and measurement and reporting will need to improve.

Jason Liu Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Wood Mackenzie

• 07 5月 2024

Wood Mackenzie today announced that Jason Liu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Renewable Asset Cost Modeling (RACM)

With our proprietary Renewable Asset Cost Model (RACM), you can streamline your project cost estimating process and validate development decision making with dynamic project configuration filters which can be analysed all in one view.

Are EU NECPs missing the mark on REPowerEU targets?

• 03 5月 2024

We analyse the redrafted National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of Member States and examine if their targets are enough to comply with EU ambitions

What new reforms to capacity accreditation mean for US power markets

• 07 5月 2024

Accreditation approaches are evolving rapidly across regions to address challenges including increased deployment of renewables and extreme weather events

Emissions rules for US power pose some difficult questions

• 06 5月 2024

New EPA regulations for coal plants hit an industry in decline. Emissions curbs for gas plants would affect a sector that is still growing.

Jigar Shah returns to the Energy Gang

• 09 5月 2024

We welcome back Jigar Shah, the Director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. With a front-row seat to the energy transition, Jigar discusses the office's role in advancing clean energy projects and bridging the gap between R&D and large-scale deployment. Hear about the progress made so far and the future goals, including meeting the increased demand for electricity driven by data centers, AI, new factories and electric vehicles.

How higher interest rates could hold up energy transition investment

• 09 5月 2024

Higher interest rates could stall investment in green technologies. Learn what Policymakers can do to keep the energy transition on track in this analysis.

Upstream investment in Africa: what does the future hold as new investment hotspots replace legacy producers?

• 18 9月 2024

Upstream investment in Africa has been slower to recover from the pandemic compared to more agile regions with lower costs. Moving forward, we expect investments of around US$40 billion annually, or 8% of global capex, to be the new normal.

How to address congestion risk in US power markets

• 02 5月 2024

Understanding the implications of congestion is crucial for participants in the dynamic energy market

Delaying deepwater decommissioning

• 02 5月 2024

With resilient oil demand and a positive outlook for prices, operators are doing all they can to shift spend away from decommissioning. What are the options to keep deepwater wells running for longer?

China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

• 01 5月 2024

China accounted for 65% of global wind capacity in 2023, which pushed four Chinese wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) into the top five global rankings, a first for the sector. With a record of 16.3 gigawatts (GW) capacity installed, Goldwind maintained the leading position for the second consecutive year.

E-fuels: frequently asked questions

• 07 5月 2024

Synthetic e-fuels are part of a range of decarbonisation options being explored for the road, aviation and shipping transport sectors. Where’s the biggest potential? What challenges must be overcome?

US residential solar: cloudy skies will lead to a market reset in 2024

• 29 4月 2024

2023 was a year of fragmentation for the residential solar financing market

Is there an energy transition?

• 30 4月 2024

Are we really transitioning from fossil fuels? Join host Ed Crooks and experts as they debate the pace of change in our latest podcast episode.

Supply Chain Services for Utilities and Developers

• 20 7月 2023

Identify and execute on cost savings, performance improvement, operational efficiency and risk management opportunities across your organisation.

Supply Chain Services for Exploration and Production Companies

• 20 7月 2023

Identify and execute on cost savings, performance improvement, operational efficiency and risk management opportunities across your organisation.

Pressures from investors and governments change the shape of the US tight oil industry

• 09 4月 2021

Pioneer’s US$6.4 billion deal for DoublePoint shows how demands for higher returns and lower emissions are driving consolidation among US E&Ps.

Getting serious about tackling global warming

• 09 4月 2021

COP26 is where concerted global action on reducing carbon emissions should kick off. The EU is in the vanguard, with plans to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030. Is the EU's ambition achievable? And could it provide a template that others follow?

How carbon pricing could reshape upstream oil and gas economics

• 31 3月 2021

Few countries currently require oil and gas producers to either pay a carbon tax or participate in an emissions trading scheme (ETS). But that could soon change. Higher carbon charges are not a case of ‘if’ but when, where and how much — raising serious questions for investors.

Sunrun retains its title as the largest residential solar installer in the US

• 31 3月 2021

Residential solar installers endured a tumultuous 2020, heavily influenced by the pandemic. The competitive landscape shifted, and top installers did not recover evenly. How has the leaderboard changed? And will Tesla threaten Sunrun's top spot in 2021?

Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions

• 31 3月 2021

The grounding of the 400-metre, 224,000-tonne Ever Given cargo vessel in the Suez Canal last Tuesday inevitably sparked concern across the global economy and, while the vessel is now afloat and traffic has resumed, will have once again reminded Asian countries of the risks such trade arteries continue to present.

How bitcoin mining can support the energy transition

• 07 4月 2021

While it's no magic bullet, bitcoin mining has strong potential in both demand response and exploiting stranded capacity in electricity generation.

President Biden aims for higher employment and lower emissions

• 01 4月 2021

Two announcements this week showed the administration attempting to deliver on its promise that a key goal of climate policy is job creation.

Rethinking solar operations with digital technology

• 08 4月 2021

Digital tools are transforming the solar industry. Developers are refocusing on building out advanced, integrated software stacks that bring their operations, analytics and customer engagement to the next level.

Refinery-petrochemicals integration: your questions answered

• 08 4月 2021

With petrochemical demand growth resilient and the energy transition putting pressure on transport fuel demand, the role of integrated refinery-petrochemical sites will only grow. How does integration alter the competitive position of a site? And what are the threats to its value? Read our answers to these questions, and more.

US E&Ps on a capital-raising spree

• 26 3月 2021

Near-zero interest rates and higher oil prices have created ideal conditions for E&Ps to issue debt. Will the capital inflows enable them to ramp up activity faster?

Is there light at the end of a dark tunnel for US coal markets?

• 26 3月 2021

US coal markets are seeing a strong recovery from the abysmal market conditions in 2020. Can this resurgence continue this year?

China’s war on waste means more than just clean plates

• 24 3月 2021

In re-launching the ‘Clean Plate’ campaign in August last year, President Xi Jinping urged all of China to “maintain a sense of crisis about food security”. This is of course an important message in and of itself, given the huge amounts of energy, water and land involved in food production in China.

Will renewable auctions underpin Europe’s net zero ambitions?

• 23 3月 2021

As Europe realigns itself to deliver the increased ambition of 55% emissions reduction targets by 2030, renewables take centre stage. The region’s pipeline of wind and solar developments highlights the essential role that centralised auctions will continue to play. But can they deliver the necessary capacity? And could renewables become a victim of their own success?