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Unconventional operators can unlock US$10 billion in cash from DUC wells
- 12 September 2018
Following the oil price crash, operators undertook multiple initiatives to reduce costs and become more efficient. Lower equipment costs, improvements in productivity and reduced headcounts are just some of the measures that helped drive 2018 breakevens down to under US$50/bbl from US$76/bbl in 2014.Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement.
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How green is an electric vehicle?
- 11 September 2018
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a solution to reducing carbon emissions from the transport sector in a bid to address climate change. But how green are EVs really in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars on a well-to-wheel basis?
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South America’s offshore boom accelerates in Guyana and Brazil
- 30 August 2018
South America has delivered on the offshore hype to become a top investment destination. Get the lowdown on discoveries in Guyanna, licencing in Brazil and untapped potential in the Campos basin.
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Are we losing sight of the value of plastics?
- 13 August 2018
There's currently a lot of talk about plastic and the use of plastic, particularly in food and drinks packaging. Helen discusses the challenge of re-educating consumers about the value of plastic.
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Olefins - Investments, Technologies, Trade
- 12 August 2018
The olefins analysts at Wood Mackenzie Chemicals tell us about the upcoming trends in the industry. Learn about changing technologies and the impacts they will have, the 3 key trends for olefins in Europe and the impact of ethane export terminals.
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Styrene Anti-Dumping Duties in China
- 19 May 2018
The global styrene market is facing a sizeable change in the status quo. Our new Insight gives our initial thoughts on the state of the market before and after tariff announcements...
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Corpus Christi: A game-changer for the polyester chain
- 30 April 2018
With the new Corpus Christi plant coming online, organisations in the PTA and PET markets are aware that change is expected. However, the impact of these changes and the realisation that they will span the entire polyester chain is less understood.
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Patrick Kirby speaks to Dukascopy TV on the state of petrochemicals in the Russian Commonwealth
- 20 April 2018
Patrick Kirby speaks to Dukascopy TV on the state of petrochemicals in the Russian Commonwealth
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Ethylene Asset Cost Tool
- 14 April 2018
Lift the lid on ethylene supply forecasts and cost data and reveal the numbers behind each asset.
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Time to get involved with the offshore wind business?
- 12 April 2018
Policies and technology build positive momentum for global offshore wind
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Could a bidding war erode Brazil's pre-salt value?
- 27 March 2018
Aggressive pre-salt bids could risk play’s economics in Brazil. What will the government do to mitigate this risk?
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Six Questions About Wind & Storage
- 26 March 2018
GTM Research and MAKE Analysts answer six questions about coupling wind and storage.
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Diamonds in the rough - identifying exploration potential in Asia Pacific
- 21 March 2018
Although regulatory and fiscal policy issues continue to hamper development in Asia Pacific, our report identifies 5 potential farm-in opportunities. And with the ability to apply the same metrics across other regions, exploration possibilities are truly endless.
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Is investment in natural gas the key to positioning upstream portfolios for a low-carbon future?
- 15 March 2018
Is investment in natural gas the key to positioning upstream portfolios for a low-carbon future?
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Scrapping the scrap: China's Waste Bans
- 12 March 2018
China’s waste bans will have an impact on the polyolefins markets. Our analyst Ashish Chitalia goes into more detail.
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Ethylene Global Supply Demand Analytics Service
- 11 March 2018
As global ethylene consumption continues to grow, petrochemical companies will need to invest in new ethylene facilities to meet demand.
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Norway upstream project NOAKA – a blueprint for the future
- 07 March 2018
With around 500 stranded discoveries in Norway and the UK, the NOAKA project could be a gamechanger for the area. Could cooperation amongst companies make this a blueprint for new developments across the North Sea?
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Is oil sands divestment the key to positioning upstream portfolios for a low-carbon future?
- 06 March 2018
Is oil sands divestment the key to positioning upstream portfolios for a low-carbon future?
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Delaware Wolfcamp still leads the pack
- 26 February 2018
The Delaware Wolfcamp has been the focus of much of the increase in Lower 48 drilling activity in the past eighteen months. While breakevens continue to trend down and the play has attracted a number of new entrants, there are clear signs that growth is plateauing. Is tight oil's crown jewel losing some of its shine?
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What are the emerging themes for the oilfield supply chain?
- 06 February 2018
Five themes emerging within the upstream service sector
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Ethane to Polyethylene: Advantage North America
- 04 February 2018
Even after growing by 3 million tons since 2012, the North American ethylene industry has 10 firm cracker projects currently underway – adding another 10 million tons by 2020. Where will all the extra polyethylene go? Surely it won’t stay in the North American markets, and it seems that this expansion is just the beginning.
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How four trading houses are shaking up the LNG industry
- 31 January 2018
Trafigura, Vitol, Gunvor and Glencore are dominating the LNG trading landscape, trading 9% of total LNG sold worldwide. What do they have to offer?
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New York City sues oil industry for climate damages
- 24 January 2018
New York City sues oil industry for climate damages
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Oilfield supply chain: the future isn’t what it used to be
- 18 January 2018
The entire upstream sector made dramatic changes in response to the low oil price but the service sector has borne the brunt of cost savings and project cancellations.
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Understanding the Early Movers Advantage in Chemical Markets
- 01 January 2018
With the world in need of ever more chemicals, demand is set to continue expanding. The companies that recognise this fact today and build strategies to take advantage will benefit long term. So why are many chemical producers slow in making investment decisions?
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How will utility companies adapt to the rise in renewables?
- 21 December 2017
Utility planners will need to plan for an incoming wave of emerging technologies and be able to predict where and when power demand will be highest.
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What can we expect from the iron ore market in the near future?
- 13 December 2017
What can we expect from the iron ore market in the near future? Alex Griffiths and Rory Townsend share their thoughts.
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How fast will EV market share grow?
- 08 December 2017
As their prevalence in the automotive spotlight grows, EVs are increasingly on the minds of those investing in energy markets. But how much do we know about their evolving market share?
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Ethylene and its connections to the oil market
- 06 December 2017
Patrick Kirby, Principal Analyst EMEARC Olefins, appeared on Dukascopy TV to explain why ethylene is so important to the market.
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What's old is new again
- 04 December 2017
With capex up 8% in 2017 over 2016, the Eagle Ford is showing signs of renewed interest as rig count trends up and DUCs are drawn down. But what about project economics?

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