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Energy transition metals: the ESG dilemma

18 July 2022

Lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths are crucial building blocks of a decarbonised world. Can markets ramp up production while meeting ESG requirements?

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The US LNG boom is back

07 January 2022

US LNG export plants are working flat-out to meet strong global demand for gas that has been reflected in soaring prices. With new capacity coming on stream late in 2021 and early in 2022, the US is emerging as the world’s largest LNG exporter.

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Southeast Asian NOCs show growing appetite in global M&A market

02 September 2019

I’ll bet that if you ask anyone with an interest in the global upstream M&A if they could name the top three spenders through the first half of 2019, they would struggle to name the third. The easy one is Occidental (Anadarko), second place is Total through its acquisition of Anadarko’s African assets. But who was the third largest acquirer by spend in H1 2019?

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The challenges and opportunities in Europe’s oil & gas, CCUS and hydrogen sectors

10 November 2023

To accelerate Europe’s energy transition, investors need to leverage opportunities to diversify the region’s energy mix.

Opinion

5 themes shaping the olefins/polyolefins value chain in 2025

29 January 2025

A forward-looking perspective on the evolving dynamics of the olefins/polyolefins value chain in 2025

Opinion

US anger at OPEC+ production cut

11 October 2022

The decision provoked some anger in the US. But the actual production cut is smaller than the headlines imply, and is coming as global demand for oil is faltering.

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How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?

13 November 2023

Starting in 2024, China will dominate the solar module supply chain with over 80% global capacity, driven by significantly lower costs of modules compared to Europe and the US

Opinion

Global upstream update: a review of key industry themes

29 June 2023

The upstream oil and gas industry continues the push to decarbonise production but faces increasing regulatory uncertainty

Opinion

Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

15 November 2023

Installers grow weary of investing further in marketing strategies amidst a residential market slowdown

Opinion

Kazakhstan gas stretched by commitments to China

30 September 2019

Kazakhstan's gas sector is coming of age. But can it deliver on its export commitments to China?

Opinion

APAC Energy Buzz: Singapore can channel its fear of missing out to tackle carbon emissions

10 November 2022

Decarbonisation must climb faster up the city-state’s political and social agenda

Opinion

Emissions rules for US power pose some difficult questions

06 May 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.

Opinion

Global exploration before and after Covid-19

20 May 2020

Get the highlights of Wood Mackenzie's annual exploration survey, conducted just before the oil price crashed – and examine the stark contrast in plans and budgets pre- and post-pandemic.

Opinion

Global upstream M&A picks up the pace

01 September 2021

In the first half of 2021 upstream M&A deal activity recovered to 2019 levels and more than doubled in comparison to the low point in the first half of 2020.

Opinion

Nord Stream 2 and the battle for gas market share in Europe

24 July 2020

The US administration and Congress are trying to prevent the completion of the new gas pipeline from Russia to Germany

Opinion

Could clean energy be the winner in the oil price war?

24 March 2020

How will the oil price crash affect the embryonic energy transition efforts of oil and gas companies? Renewable energy economics suddenly look far more attractive.

Opinion

Cathode and precursor: 5 things to look for in 2024

25 January 2024

The energy transition has sparked a new age of global competition for the lithium-ion battery market.

Opinion

Video | Lens Upstream: Piecing together Cyprus' gas export deals with Egypt

20 February 2025

In this video, we dive into Wood Mackenzie’s Lens Upstream, a key tool in our Lens suite, to examine Cyprus’ role in East Mediterranean gas dynamics and assess how its assets fit into the Majors’ portfolios. We also visualise the LNG market impact of these deals and identify the key beneficiaries.

Opinion

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

26 March 2021

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

Opinion

Three ways midstream operators can fuel the energy transition

14 March 2022

From repurposing infrastructure to testing novel business models, midstream oil and gas players have a vital role to play in enabling a lower-carbon future.

Opinion

What could COP28 mean for Article 6?

27 November 2023

Decisions made in Dubai could pave the way to a truly global carbon offset market.

Opinion

Dorado: Australia's biggest oil discovery this century

17 August 2018

Exploration in Western Australia has produced a result no one expected - a large commercial oil find, Australia's largest this century. The discovery is significant for block partners Quadrant and Carnarvon, but how they will monetise it remains to be seen. Senior Research Analyst for Oceania Upstream, Daniel Toleman, explores the options and outcomes.

Opinion

Reducing the emissions from natural gas

13 May 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.

Opinion

Power purchase agreements: how will they support renewables growth?

15 December 2020

Power purchase agreements are attractive for investors entering the renewable energy space, but the market is still relatively small. We take a look at key market trends.

Opinion

Energy transition outlook: Asia Pacific

05 March 2026

With its scale, diversity, and rapid change, Asia Pacific is driving the future of global energy markets.

Opinion

Energy security shocks and coal’s role in a fragmented world

08 May 2026

What the closure of the Strait of Hormuz reveals about geopolitics, fuel choices, and metals markets.

Opinion

Class of 2022: benchmarking this year's upstream FIDs

31 March 2022

We benchmark the major oil and gas projects seeking FID in 2022 on economics and emissions metrics

Opinion

Low-carbon electricity is on the rise in the US, regardless of Supreme Court decision

05 July 2022

The Obama administration’s attempt to regulate power sector emissions has been ruled illegal, constraining future policy. Renewables are set to grow anyway.

Opinion

US tech companies help clear a path for solar power

05 December 2022

In the US, corporate decisions on energy purchases have been key factors driving the growth of renewables

Opinion

Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered

25 October 2024

ADIPEC will take place from 4-7 November in Abu Dhabi. The event will focus on the role of energy in driving a comprehensive transformation that benefits people, the planet, and our collective prosperity.

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Energy transition metals: the ESG dilemma

The US LNG boom is back

Southeast Asian NOCs show growing appetite in global M&A market

The challenges and opportunities in Europe’s oil & gas, CCUS and hydrogen sectors

5 themes shaping the olefins/polyolefins value chain in 2025

US anger at OPEC+ production cut

How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?

Global upstream update: a review of key industry themes

Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

Kazakhstan gas stretched by commitments to China

APAC Energy Buzz: Singapore can channel its fear of missing out to tackle carbon emissions

Emissions rules for US power pose some difficult questions

Global exploration before and after Covid-19

Global upstream M&A picks up the pace

Nord Stream 2 and the battle for gas market share in Europe

Could clean energy be the winner in the oil price war?

Cathode and precursor: 5 things to look for in 2024

Video | Lens Upstream: Piecing together Cyprus' gas export deals with Egypt

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

Three ways midstream operators can fuel the energy transition

What could COP28 mean for Article 6?

Dorado: Australia's biggest oil discovery this century

Reducing the emissions from natural gas

Power purchase agreements: how will they support renewables growth?

Energy transition outlook: Asia Pacific

Energy security shocks and coal’s role in a fragmented world

Class of 2022: benchmarking this year's upstream FIDs

Low-carbon electricity is on the rise in the US, regardless of Supreme Court decision

US tech companies help clear a path for solar power

Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered

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