Northeast gas production: are operators running out of steam?

• 10 May 2019

After seven years of surging production growth, Northeast gas producers are starting to slow their output.

The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

• 19 November 2024

We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely

OPEC+ shrugs off US pressure to announce 400,000 b/d output boost

• 04 November 2021

Speaking after today’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “After unusual pressure from the US administration to lift its production, OPEC+ announced it is boosting output by 400,000 barrels per day (b/d) for December, in line with its 18 July 2021 agreement. This will be seen as disappointing by the US, which is asking for an extra increase closer to 600,000 b/d. But as long as OPEC+ actually boosts its output by 400,000 b/d, the US has indicated it will accept the outcome."

Mexico’s Deepwater Round 2.4 Receives Significant Bids

• 31 January 2018

Mexico’s second deepwater licensing round closed today on a high note with 19 of 29 offered blocks awarded, raising more than US$500 million in cash payments. Shell dominated the auction, snapping up nearly half of all blocks awarded. In the Perdido Area, the company won five of six awarded blocks.

What do the Saudi attacks mean for Asia?

• 20 September 2019

September 14 drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil and gas infrastructure at Abqaiq and Khurais highlighted the vulnerability of Asia's oil markets to an attack on facilities in the Middle East. Analysis from Gavin Thompson.

Electric vehicle battery recycling: bridging a supply-side divide

• 29 July 2019

Can the environmental impact of electric car batteries be mitigated? Electric vehicle battery recycling offers a sustainable solution as EV markets grow.

Polyamide (PA6, PA66)

Understand the commercial and strategic drivers of polyamide supply/demand, price & volume forecasts, and leading market trends for both intermediates, polymers, and its applications.

Operating cost: has the oil industry really moved the needle?

• 20 June 2016

So has the industry finally reversed the long trend of opex inflation? Well, yes and no.

Redefining the US ‘solar coaster’

• 14 December 2021

Opposing dynamics – from escalating supply chain constraints to the Build Back Better (BBB) Act – could drive the biggest fluctuations in near-term US solar capacity since 2016.

Is gold turning green?

• 23 June 2021

Scrutiny of the environmental impact of mining has never been greater and with COP26 on the horizon the spotlight will only intensify. How is the gold industry tackling the challenge?

FLNG sector thriving amid projects boom

• 31 August 2023

The right economic and geo-political conditions mean that the outlook for the global floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) project sector is bullish according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, a global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources.

Goldwind captures the top spot for global wind turbine supply

• 09 May 2023

Three different OEMs realised double-digit GW installations in 2022, despite multiple supply chain complications

The Middle East forges ahead in the race to dominate global gas supply

• 27 October 2025

There might be giants: how the region’s gas ambitions are reshaping the global race

Middle East conflict delays solar supply chain diversification and reintroduces cost pressures

• 10 April 2026

Geopolitical disruption stalls emerging manufacturing hubs, tightening global solar supply chains and reversing cost deflation trends

 Energy trade flows are rerouted as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed

• 11 May 2026

As conflict in the Gulf drags on, governments and energy markets are scrambling to adapt to disrupted oil flows, rising prices and a rapidly shifting global energy landscape.

Power struggles: what the Middle East conflict means for European power markets

• 23 July 2026

Persistent disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz could drive higher power prices, alter electricity demand and accelerate Europe's energy transition

The Biden administration seeks answers to high fuel prices

• 17 June 2022

The president has asked refiners to increase output. Effective solutions will be more complex.

Upstream Supply Chain

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Out with lithium and nickel, in with salt and bricks?

• 02 July 2024

Join us as we delve into the world of energy storage and heat delivery technologies for homes and industrial buildings. Listen to discussions with experts from the University of Sheffield, Rondo and Kyoto as they explore innovative solutions for storing energy.

Electric Vehicle & Battery Supply Chain Service

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What's on CEOs' minds

• 28 September 2023

Climate policy, commodity prices and corporate strategies

Unlocking value through refinery-chemical integration

• 28 October 2019

Refiners are increasingly turning to chemicals production. But how much value does integration add? We take a closer look at the recent acquisition of Wuhan refinery by SK-Global Chemical and Sinopec to better understand the economics.

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?

Signs of renewed optimism in the global offshore upstream supply chain

• 06 February 2019

After a difficult few years, the global offshore upstream supply chain saw continued signs of recovery in 2018. Could 2019 mark a tipping point?

2022 – A year of rebalancing for metals and mining

• 25 January 2022

If 2021 was the year of rebound for metals and mining (M&M) commodities, then 2022 is shaping as the year of rebalance, says Wood Mackenzie.

Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Americas

• 21 February 2025

Make sense of the complex regional and sub-regional market structures with integrated analyses connecting power markets with commodity markets.

UK North Sea M&A gains pace with NEO, Waldorf deals

• 10 March 2021

The latest acquisitions by NEO Energy and Waldorf Production continue what has been blockbuster start to the year for UK M&A with buyers and sellers buoyed by the recent recovery in prices. Just over two months into 2021 and UK disclosed deal spend has reached US$2.7 billion, almost equalling last year’s total, making it one of the hottest markets globally.

The Trump administration remakes US environmental approvals

• 21 February 2025

Discover how Trump's new environmental policies could reshape energy infrastructure and accelerate project approvals across the US.

China’s pipeline reform: expect higher gas prices in the short-term

• 09 October 2019

New research from Wood Mackenzie indicates that the creation of a national pipeline company in China is a step in the right direction but will result in higher end-user prices in the short-term as the country tries to balance institutional reform with implementation risks.

Horizons: three key findings from Q2 2021

• 06 July 2021

A recap from the last three editions of Horizons, from the prospect of upside-down oil and gas prices to the vast potential of carbon capture