Coming to Americas: deepwater after the downturn

• 03 May 2019

Deepwater investment interest soured after the global oil-price crash of 2014. What were some of the lessons learned by governments, companies and the key stakeholders throughout this crucial time of development for the Americas deepwater sector?

What investors want to know about energy and natural resources

• 17 June 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on energy demand remains top of mind, but investors’ questions reveal a return to calm if not a return to “normal”

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.

A pause in US gas export approvals: a big win for the climate?

• 06 February 2024

Explore the consequences of the US' decision to pause gas export approvals with Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert. How will it impact global energy markets, greenhouse gas emissions and living standards in lower-income countries?

What does a stalling auto sector mean for polymer markets?

• 07 June 2020

Coronavirus has hit automotive sales and demand, and the plastics industry will feel the impact.

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

Carbon removal key to meeting Paris Agreement target

• 24 June 2021

Achieving the 2°C goal of the Paris Agreement will require more than simply avoiding carbon. To cap global warming at 1.5°C or even 2°C, carbon removal will be essential. Research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), shows the key to effective large-scale carbon removal is unlocking potential economies of scale through basin-wide carbon capture and storage (CCS), effectively providing a community answer to a global problem.

OPEC’s battle for control of the oil market

• 18 June 2019

Persistent non-OPEC volume growth poses a challenge. Get our latest OPEC and non-OPEC supply forecasts.

Horizons Live: Scraping the barrel

• 07 March 2023

On this Horizons Live replay, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, is joined by Andrew Latham, Vice President, Energy Research and Ann-Louise Hittle, Head of Macro Oils to discuss whether the world is running out of high-quality oil and gas.

How the big Gulf producers are investing in 2019

• 15 January 2019

What are the upstream investment strategies of big Gulf producers? And how much are they spending? Find out here. With analysis from Simon Flowers and Jessica Brewer.

Upstream oil and gas: top trends and wildcards to watch in 2022

• 13 December 2021

The oil and gas sector bounceback is set to continue – but the positive outlook is tempered by concerns about its future in a decarbonising world. Find out how global trends could play out in your region in our 2022 Outlook series.

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The future of automotive industry polymer demand

• 16 January 2024

What does the rapid evolution in vehicles’ material composition mean for plastics?

US data center electrical equipment market surges to $65B, reshaping industry dynamics

• 28 April 2026

The US data center electrical equipment market is projected to surge from $20 billion to $65 billion by 2030, with data centers capturing up to 40% of the total US electrical equipment market under accelerated scenarios—a dramatic rise from just under 2% in 2020.

The US tight oil industry grows up

• 23 June 2023

As the E&P sector embraces capital discipline and stability through the cycle, the US may be losing its role as a swing producer

Permian pulse: upstream awards

• 01 August 2017

Ben Shattuck, Principal Analyst and upstream expert, discusses the winners of our inaugural "Permian Upstream Awards."

Energy transition outlook: Africa

• 05 March 2026

Africa will shape the next phase of global energy demand growth.

4 reasons we’re bullish on Exxon’s Permian growth campaign

• 07 October 2019

ExxonMobil rocked the Permian with its bold plan to boost production to 1 million boe/d by 2024. Its cube development growth plan is working.

Upstream investment in Africa: what does the future hold as new investment hotspots replace legacy producers?

• 18 September 2024

Upstream investment in Africa has been slower to recover from the pandemic compared to more agile regions with lower costs. Moving forward, we expect investments of around US$40 billion annually, or 8% of global capex, to be the new normal.

Will demand for metals increase with electric vehicle uptake?

• 01 November 2017

Metals demand will extend beyond just raw materials for batteries. How is the future of metals tied to electric vehicles and peak oil demand?

Qatar quits OPEC

• 03 December 2018

On 3 December 2018, Qatar announced it will withdraw from OPEC on 1 January 2019, putting an end to its 57-year membership of the producers’ cartel. Qatar, which said it intends to focus on its gas production, made the announcement ahead of the 6 December OPEC meeting.

Up to 7 mmtpa of spare capacity available at North West Shelf by 2027

• 07 September 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that the North West Shelf (NWS) LNG project could have up to 7 million tonnes per annum (mmpta) of spare capacity available by 2027. This equates to 40% of the project’s nominal capacity.

A Biden administration: implications for the energy industry

• 09 November 2020

The energy sector faces a very different future under President-elect Biden. What are the implications for the oil market? How will key US geopolitical relationships change? And can a Biden administration push through its climate change goals?

OPEC producers key to world supply through to 2040

• 16 July 2018

Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie sees OPEC maintaining its role as a key oil supplier through to 2040, although output from non-OPEC producers will help ensure adequate supply in the years to 2030.

Oil markets - OPEC restraint needs to stretch into 2018. A supply glut lurks just below the surface.

• 22 March 2017

Why have oil prices come under renewed downward pressure? Our Macro Oils team, led by Ed Rawle, sees three main reasons.

OPEC remains key to price recovery through 2040

• 16 July 2018

Despite record-breaking gains in the Permian, strong demand growth and heightened geopolitical risk pushed Brent to USD80/bbl in May. For the market to truly rebalance, OPEC will remain key to price recovery over the short to medium term.

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.

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.

Six themes shaping the energy world in 2024

• 09 January 2024

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2024? Our experts share their thoughts.

Go for gold: increased exploration is vital for future supply

• 25 October 2019

Gold is back in the spotlight, but the resurgent price highlights a challenge. Insufficient exploration spend has left gold reserves significantly depleted – but three factors could help to avert a fall in supply.