Lower 48 oil and gas economics Q4 2023: three key takeaways

• 16 4月 2024

As winter 2023 comes to an end in the US, read about some of the key gas production and pricing updates from the last quarter

China’s demand drops for first time since 2009 as coronavirus hits oil markets

• 04 2月 2020

The near-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on oil demand remains uncertain as much depends upon when and how China’s manufacturing industry restarts after the currently extended Lunar New Year public holiday.

A return to optimism for mined commodities?

• 30 6月 2017

Will commodity price and global demand remain subdued, and will carbon-constraint policies restrict outputs?

Have we passed ‘peak growth’ for tight oil?

• 25 2月 2020

Have we passed 'peak growth' for tight oil? What are the implications of slowing growth for the crude market? And how will pipeline owners adapt their strategies? Find out in this week's Edge.

There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

• 31 1月 2019

The second half of 2018 was a very challenging time for refining. This weak commercial performance was due to a whole host of adverse market developments. Are these developments temporary or are they here to stay?

Russian Federation upstream: 5 things to look for in 2019

• 19 12月 2018

2019 will be a big year for Russia's upstream sector. What are the big things to watch? Get the top 5 here.

Oil Supply Model

A robust supply demand model to drive informed investments and strategic success

Saudi Arabia’s price push for oil market dominance in Asia

• 21 4月 2020

Competition is fierce and struggling Asian refiners must now take full advantage of the abundant crude options to maximise their margins.

Coronavirus, China and the big oil crash

• 12 3月 2020

Recent events have created a perfect storm in the oil markets, the likes of which have never been seen before. Do these clouds carry any silver lining? Listen to the latest episode of the Asia Pacific Energy podcast.

Kazakhstan’s upstream sector takes stock after nationwide unrest

• 19 1月 2022

For the global and regional energy sector, Kazakhstan’s stability matters. What are the short- and long-term consequences of recent events?

Coronavirus pushes oil towards the abyss

• 06 4月 2020

As demand collapses, how will the market deal with oversupply? Find out in this week's Edge.

A Trump Administration - implications for the energy and mining industries

• 14 11月 2016

Although the Presidency does not officially begin until January 20th 2017, the dearth of concrete policy proposals leaves a high level of uncertainty around the priorities of a Trump administration.

Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered

• 25 10月 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.

Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes rise

• 20 11月 2020

Good news on Covid-19 vaccines points to a rebound next year, but there are still some difficult months ahead

The devastating impact of the great lockdown

• 17 4月 2020

There are signs that the coronavirus is gradually being brought under control in many countries, but any pick-up in activity will be tentative and uneven, and will face headwinds from the chaos in the global economy.

The US LNG boom is back

• 07 1月 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.

Surge in oil hedging could worsen US supply glut

• 27 3月 2017

Those hoping that recent oil-price weakness will prompt US producers to pull back drilling activity and ease the glut of oil supply may need to keep waiting.

Progress on opex, but will it stick?

• 30 9月 2016

The dramatic fall in oil prices has forced the industry to look hard at capex plans and the efficiency of operating assets and functions, with significant downward pressure on rates.

Coronavirus makes cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever

• 19 3月 2020

Upstream cost control and operational efficiency more relevant than ever, what are the major drivers?

What's behind Libya's production boost?

• 20 10月 2017

Libya's oil production has increased steeply from August 2016’s low point of below 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) to around 850,000 b/d at present, passing the 1 million b/d barrier in July. But Wood Mackenzie believes Libya may now be reaching its near-term production limits and future growth will be gradual.

Asia Pacific Energy Brief

• 11 12月 2018

Stay tuned into the watercooler chat by listening in to our weekly podcast on the top stories in Asia Pacific.

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Understand the prospects for future oil and NGL supply, and make astute planning, trading and investment decisions.

Oil Supply Tool

Understand the prospects for future oil and NGL supply, and make astute planning, trading and investment decisions.

How uncertainty will define the oil market in 2021

• 28 1月 2021

Covid-19 and the oil price crash sent shockwaves through the oil market in 2020. How will continuing uncertainty affect global demand, supply and refining in 2021?

Cautiously optimistic: global upstream outlook for 2017

• 11 1月 2017

We look to 2017 as the dawn of a cautious recovery for the E&P sector, with investment edging upward.

What changed energy markets in the 2010s?

• 14 1月 2020

Can a decade be a turning point? So much happened in the energy sector, the 2010s might be seen as just that.

Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?

• 02 11月 2018

The average retail gasoline price in the United States is now close to U.S.$3 a gallon, while in Germany, gasoline is retailing at an average of €1.40 per litre. We last saw prices like these in November 2014. Could we see a repeat of the 2014 reprieve?

US tight oil – the investment dilemma

• 05 3月 2021

US Lower 48 Independents’ finances are looking rosier as capital discipline and higher oil prices work their magic. Will a cash flow bonanza lead to more drilling?

Crude Oil Services

A comprehensive and transparent view of the future global crude oil value chain to identify investment opportunities.

Trump’s tariff plan: implications for the future of global liquids trade

• 01 10月 2024

A new tariff plan on imports would affect US consumers, global oil markets and refining, if implemented post US election.