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Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

20 May 2020

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures released recommendations years ago but getting to grips with the finer details remains a challenge for companies.

Opinion

PPE is giving the fibres industry some protection from coronavirus

22 May 2020

While the fibres industry has seen significant demand destruction from coronavirus, not all sectors are struggling. Global demand for PPE has boomed, and many fibre and textile companies are pivoting to produce it. But this surge won't last forever.

Opinion

When will the global gas market recover from coronavirus?

26 May 2020

The coronavirus global pandemic and subsequent collapse in oil price has had a profound impact on global gas markets, changing supply and demand fundamentals. The timing of the global gas market recovery is the biggest uncertainty.

Opinion

The impact of travel restrictions on oil and gas supply chains

28 May 2020

The impact of travel restrictions is being felt across the industry from production, costs and projects being delayed.

Opinion

European gas suppliers gearing up for recovery

17 June 2020

Demand continues to recover – but will Europe’s gas market stay in balance? Learn about the dynamics in the European gas market this year and why Summer 2021 will be more finely balanced.

Opinion

What’s behind the BP and INEOS petrochemical deal?

06 July 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

Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

20 July 2020

Despite early success, Section 201 solar tariffs on imported cells and modules could now limit market growth.

Opinion

What a second wave of lockdowns would mean for Asia’s oil and gas markets

18 August 2020

Bold assumptions, but not unrealistic. But what would happen with a second wave of prolonged, nationwide lockdowns? What would this mean for economic activity? How will oil and gas supply and prices be affected? Will Asia’s demand-led recovery be blown off course?

Opinion

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

03 September 2020

The US microgrid market is growing, with a record 546 small power grids installed during 2019. Projects below 5MW are increasingly attractive to a wide range of investors.

Opinion

LNG regasification: why there’s still plenty of gas in the tank

08 September 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 September 2020

With declining production from the joint venture’s fields, the NWS may be forced to reduce exports unless new gas is secured.

Opinion

UK's 32nd Offshore Licensing Round

08 September 2020

The UK's 32nd Offshore Licensing Round can be considered a success, but what is the future of licensing in the UK North Sea?

Opinion

An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included

10 September 2020

An accelerated energy transition would create a huge ask in terms of battery raw materials. Get the highlights of our latest research.

Opinion

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

16 September 2020

Current low gas prices are supporting demand growth in the sector and encouraging pro-gas policies and infrastructure developments

Opinion

Will the pandemic also claim refinery victims?

23 September 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a reduction in demand for crude oil. However, what is less spoken about is how that reduction affects the chain of actors in the oil production process.

Opinion

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

28 September 2020

The Asia Pacific power generation market will attract US$1.5 trillion of investment in the next 10 years. So what are the opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing power market?

Opinion

What can the materials transition learn from the energy transition?

12 October 2020

Materials use is on a course to double by 2050, with waste generation increasing by 70%, putting an unsustainable burden on our planet. It’s time for a materials transition, with the global scale and ambition of the energy transition.

Opinion

How flexible packaging demand has given BOPP film a boost

27 October 2020

Demand for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) has grown 3.5% per annum over the last five years. But what effect has a year of unprecedented change had on the outlook?

Opinion

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

09 November 2020

Why doesn't Europe’s energy storage capacity match its renewables ambitions? And what lessons can it learn from leading markets?

Opinion

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

24 November 2020

The energy transition raises many questions, including: how will we meet the flexibility requirements of evolving power systems? What role will hydrogen play in the new energy landscape? And can the energy transition’s materials needs be met?

Opinion

Can chemical recycling make plastic more sustainable?

16 November 2020

In this insight, Wood Mackenzie explores the development of chemical recycling and how it can dramatically cut the levels of plastic sent to landfill or incineration, or leaked into the natural environment.

Opinion

Henry Hub prices have gone global

24 November 2020

Henry Hub gas prices have gone global. Historically, unlike WTI oil prices, Henry Hub gas prices were an “island” and not impacted by global market dynamics. However, times have changed as US LNG feed gas requirements for exports have reached close to 10 bcfd, or 10% of the total US gas market.

Opinion

Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

24 November 2020

In news articles, press releases, and industry presentations, 'Energy as a Service' is highlighted as a new business model driving microgrid deployment in the United States. Examples include leading developers and suppliers including Schneider Electric, Enchanted Rock, Siemens and others.

Opinion

North Sea Financial Flexibility Index: surviving – and thriving – in a volatile environment

27 November 2020

With price volatility in the oil and gas industry looking increasingly endemic, financial flexibility is more crucial than ever. Wood Mackenzie has created its inaugural North Sea Financial Flexibility Index (FFI) to determine which companies are best placed to survive – and thrive – in the North Sea.

Opinion

Six trends that will shape the polyester industry to 2030

09 December 2020

The polyester chain will undergo profound changes in a post-coronavirus world. What are the six big trends to watch out for?

Opinion

How the delayed Olympic Games disrupts Japan’s recycled fibre sector

21 December 2020

The Tokyo Olympics could be a game-changer for sustainable textiles – but some momentum has been lost.

Opinion

Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

10 December 2020

The reality is that Northeast Asia’s carbon neutral targets will be very difficult to meet by renewables alone, given the need to massively increase electrification. With the size of its future economy, the scale of the challenge is up to 10 times greater in China than Japan or South Korea. Given this, what will be the role of nuclear?

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Is net zero oil and gas production possible?

05 January 2021

The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has committed to cutting operational emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net zero production by 2050. Operators have taken significant steps towards decarbonisation – but achieving these goals will take leaps forward in technology, policy and investment.

Opinion

Asian buyers stay cool as US LNG hit by the deep freeze

24 February 2021

So, when freezing conditions hit the southern US last week, resulting in feedgas into LNG plants collapsing from above 10 bcfd to just below 2 bcfd, and with some Texas price markers soaring north of US$400/mmbtu, anxiety levels should have been rising.

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Is the energy transition road paved with scrap metal?

07 January 2021

Scrap could help to decarbonise the metals and mining industry, and fill a looming supply gap – but policy change will be crucial.

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Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

PPE is giving the fibres industry some protection from coronavirus

When will the global gas market recover from coronavirus?

The impact of travel restrictions on oil and gas supply chains

European gas suppliers gearing up for recovery

What’s behind the BP and INEOS petrochemical deal?

Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

What a second wave of lockdowns would mean for Asia’s oil and gas markets

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

LNG regasification: why there’s still plenty of gas in the tank

Re-inventing the North West Shelf

UK's 32nd Offshore Licensing Round

An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

Will the pandemic also claim refinery victims?

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

What can the materials transition learn from the energy transition?

How flexible packaging demand has given BOPP film a boost

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

Can chemical recycling make plastic more sustainable?

Henry Hub prices have gone global

Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

North Sea Financial Flexibility Index: surviving – and thriving – in a volatile environment

Six trends that will shape the polyester industry to 2030

How the delayed Olympic Games disrupts Japan’s recycled fibre sector

Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

Is net zero oil and gas production possible?

Asian buyers stay cool as US LNG hit by the deep freeze

Is the energy transition road paved with scrap metal?

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