Why refinery-petrochemical integration is the downstream trend to watch

• 16 February 2021

A tumultuous year has highlighted some key truths for the downstream sector – and new performance benchmarks are being set.

Biden’s clean energy plan aims at job creation

• 17 July 2020

As the US faces economic crisis, the Democratic presidential challenger sees opportunities for stimulus in the energy transition

Can the rest of the world repel China’s magnetic pull over rare earth metals?

• 19 May 2022

By investing across complex supply chains, Chinese companies have integrated rare earth mining, processing, metal production and magnet manufacturing, allowing China to then dominate high value-add sectors including drivetrains for electric vehicles and generators for wind turbines.

International NOCs’ growing presence in Sub-Saharan Africa

• 23 July 2024

Asian and Middle Eastern national oil companies have doubled down on their investment and resource base in Sub-Saharan Africa. What are their drivers?

Walking on hot coal

• 24 September 2021

Thermal coal prices have been hitting record highs in recent months, driven by the same forces that have stoked many other commodity markets this year

Nextpower tops Wood Mackenzie’s global tracker manufacturer ranking 2026

• 08 June 2026

Nextpower ranked first in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Tracker Manufacturer Ranking 2026, as solar developers, investors and lenders place increasing emphasis on bankability, supply chain resilience and operational reliability when selecting tracker suppliers.

Tariff shockwaves shake the energy industry

• 08 April 2025

Steep new US tariffs and global retaliation send shockwaves through energy markets - discover what it means for prices, demand and industry investment.

How Asia changed the global LNG market in the space of a year

• 21 April 2021

The past year has undoubtedly been the most dramatic in the history of the global LNG industry. Demand buffeted by lockdowns and recession, liquefaction shut-in, pre-FID supply projects delayed and spot LNG prices crashing to all-time lows before going into orbit.

How 2020 dealt tight oil another blow

• 17 September 2020

In this special report about tight oil, Linda Htien, Senior Research Manager, US Lower 48 Upstream Research, and Ann-Louise Hittle, Vice President, Oils Research examine the forces slowing the growth of tight oil

Action to achieve Paris climate goals will upend oil and gas prices

• 15 April 2021

If the world acts decisively to limit global warming to 2°C by 2050, the scale of change will revolutionise the energy industry. Progressive electrification will squeeze the most polluting hydrocarbons out of the energy mix, nearly eliminating their markets. Oil demand will shrink, and with it, so will the power of major oil producers. Gas demand will remain resilient, but business models will need to evolve.

European Energy Service

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How to tackle the Permian's water woes

• 23 July 2019

Water management is quickly becoming one of the most significant risks to Permian tight oil growth. With water infrastructure nearing peak capacity, how can producers cap costs and minimise operational risks?

Tesla’s record-low solar pricing is a risky move

• 31 July 2020

Tesla has introduced a standardized approach to solar sales, but the approach is a gamble for the company and solar customers

The impact of the second wave of US LNG

• 14 August 2019

The first wave of US LNG projects was a game-changer, putting it on a course to be the world's third largest LNG producer after Australia and Qatar by 2020.

Unlocking exploration’s hidden value

• 21 March 2019

Exploration is making money again. After a difficult few years, the sector's disciplined approach has begun to bear fruit. How evaluate the true cost of exploration?

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.

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

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Chance of a lifetime: can India show the developing world a unique path to net zero?

• 18 January 2024

India’s global profile is soaring. It already boasts the world’s largest population and is forecast to be the fastest-growing major economy over the coming decades. By 2050, it will be the world’s third-largest economy, up from sixth today.

Ascend Performance Materials declares force majeure on HMD

• 08 January 2019

Following Ascend Performance Materials' decision to declare a force majeure on hexamethylene diamine (HMD), Wood Mackenzie Chemicals Head of Thermoplastics, Quentin de Carvalho, commented:

From Russia with love: the olefins chain

• 19 April 2018

What are our petrochemical industry colleagues in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) thinking about?

How high can the oil price go in 2021?

• 18 June 2021

The oil price has been on a bull run for over a year. Fundamentals are improving with oil demand bouncing back towards pre-pandemic highs as the global economy recovers. But OPEC+ is also playing a key role in rebalancing the market after the crisis of 2020. How much further could prices go?

Long-term LNG set to remain a buyers’ market

• 15 June 2021

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) long term contract market and LNG spot market are travelling in opposite directions. The long-term buyers’ market is only likely to end when it becomes clear that demand will outstrip new supply available from Qatar and Russia, global energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie said.

China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

• 01 May 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.

What's Wood Mackenzie's forecast for the annual average oil price in 2019?

• 22 January 2019

Find out what oil price we think is justified by the fundamentals. And what macroeconomic factors could dampen the oil price further.

Coronavirus and the collapse in polyester – will paraxylene and PTA markets recover?

• 01 June 2020

Global polyester production is expected to decline by more than half a million tonnes this year. For polyester’s key raw materials, paraxylene (PX) and PTA, the knock-on effects will hit global demand in the coming years.

Why electrification and automation are top priorities for mining companies in 2019

• 23 January 2019

Mining companies are turning to digitalisation to improve efficiency, diversifying portfolios away from fossil fuels. Discover the emerging business models that ensure global mining companies remain at the forefront of the energy transition.

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Uncertainty casts a shadow over US LNG

• 25 October 2024

Politics and legal actions are clouding the outlook for US exports. The election could clear some of the uncertainty, but not all of it.

Australia’s North West Shelf set for change

• 24 June 2020

Chevron’s announcement to offer its 16.7% stake in the North West Shelf (NWS) LNG project for sale has surprised some.