Six energy game-changers since 2015

• 11 August 2023

The first Edge was published in December 2015. To mark the 300th edition, here are our top game-changers in energy markets over the last eight years.

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.

How Norway is responding to oil market challenges

• 13 May 2020

In this 20-minute webinar, we discuss Norway's announcements regarding production cuts and a fiscal stimulus package. We use our new Lens platform to tell you what it really means for the companies and projects involved.

Chile will deploy 5 GW of battery storage capacity by 2030

• 29 July 2025

Integration of energy storage with the commissioning of the HVDC Kimal-Lo Aguirre transmission line will help stabilise curtailment growth from 2032 onwards

Five themes for energy and natural resources in 2023

• 11 January 2023

What else lies ahead in 2023? Simon Flowers discusses five themes that will shape the world of energy and natural resources – the opportunities, the challenges and the associated risks in the coming year.

OPEC and how low prices have changed oil demand

• 03 April 2018

How to sum up the effect on oil markets of OPEC’s strategy since 2014? Based on how the fundamentals have evolved, it's been a pretty mixed bag.

Japan to invest additional $10 billion in global LNG infrastructure projects

• 26 September 2019

Japan is planning to invest an additional $10 billion to develop infrastructure mainly in new and developing markets in the India sub continent and Southeast Asia, reflecting a shift in priorities.

Majors cautious as Petrobras takes prize in Brazil’s TOR round

• 06 November 2019

Brazil’s largest-ever auction of oil licences – the Transfer of Rights round – saw state-controlled Petrobras walk away with the biggest prizes, the Búzios and Itapu blocks.

What do falling gas prices mean for Australia’s east coast gas market?

• 18 October 2019

International gas and LNG prices have collapsed. For most of 2019, the global market has seen improving gas supply and intense supplier competition result in lower prices. What does this mean for Australia's east coast gas market?

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.

Veritas Capital completes acquisition of Wood Mackenzie

• 02 February 2023

Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that an affiliate of Veritas has completed the purchase of Wood Mackenzie from Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK).

Renewable energy could reduce Asia Pacific LNG plant emissions by 8%

• 17 August 2020

Using renewable energy to power liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Asia Pacific could reduce emissions by about 8%, says Wood Mackenzie.

Trade becomes a new tactic for curbing emissions

• 05 November 2021

On the eve of the COP26 climate talks, the US and EU announced a plan to draw up the first ever trade agreement based on carbon emissions. Under the proposed deal, steel and aluminium from high-emitting producers would be penalised in US and EU markets, while metal produced with low emissions would be favoured, subject to other conditions.

Rethinking energy security

• 04 April 2022

The transition to low-carbon sources creates a new set of concerns about excessive dependence on imports. How could we rethink energy security?

Resilience and sustainability to be core oil and gas themes of 2021

• 19 January 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals that sustainability and resilience will be at the heart of the oil and gas industry story in 2021.

How has Covid-19 changed the metals and mining outlook?

• 22 July 2020

Tracking the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on metals, bulk commodities and battery raw materials.

How to stop Nigeria’s oil industry losing relevance

• 04 December 2018

What would it take to make Nigeria's oil industry competitive again? Simon Flowers investigates.

Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered

• 25 October 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.

Growth in electric vehicles to transform the lithium and cobalt industries

• 15 March 2018

Electric vehicles and energy storage are dominating the metals and mining space. The supply scramble continues and some companies such as Toyota have gone 'upstream' and bought equity in lithium mines. Will this continue?

Copper Product Suite

Unmatched analysis of every aspect of copper market trends, demand and supply

Winners and losers in the energy transition

• 15 October 2021

Moving to net zero emissions would transform the allocation of resource wealth around the world. Policymakers are starting to assess the potential economic impact.

Energy transition to drive refinery and petrochemicals integration

• 16 February 2021

2020 was a difficult year for the world’s refineries as the coronavirus pandemic reduced refinery utilisation and OPEC+ supply restraint narrowed crude price differentials. Despite this, integrated refinery and petrochemical sites significantly outperformed their fuels-only peers, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Infographic | Scope for improvement

• 28 November 2024

Emerging regulations and mandatory reporting requirements are pushing the oil and gas industry to address the long-overlooked challenge of Scope 3 emissions.

President Biden aims for higher employment and lower emissions

• 01 April 2021

Two announcements this week showed the administration attempting to deliver on its promise that a key goal of climate policy is job creation.

How do you navigate LNG procurement as a first-time buyer?

• 19 September 2019

How do you navigate LNG procurement as a first-time buyer? Learn how our consultants helped a novice LNG buyer negotiate an exceptional contract rate

Can mining companies grow while keeping the value imperative in check?

• 23 January 2018

Find out how some companies have avoided the value vs volume trade-off.

Big themes and risks for energy in 2021

• 11 December 2020

After a tumultuous 2020, what will shape the energy world in 2021? We look at five themes to watch – economic boom, action on climate change, oil demand, industry finances and upstream investment.

Asia’s demand engine fires up global LNG supply

• 02 December 2021

Indeed, it is confidence in the resilience of long-term Asian gas demand, even in our accelerated energy transition scenarios, that has been key to the 50 mmtpa of new LNG supply that has taken FID in 2021 compared to only 3 mmtpa in 2020.

The oil market shrugs off the attacks in the Gulf

• 10 January 2020

Oil prices recovered their equilibrium after the US killing of Qassem Soleimani, but tensions in the Gulf region have remained high

The Texas energy crisis: its causes and consequences

• 19 February 2021

Freezing conditions in the southern US led to blackouts and a slump in gas production. What can we learn from the crisis?