The ecommerce revolution: friend or foe to sustainability?

• 11 November 2020

Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of ecommerce, which typically uses more packaging than traditional retail. The pressure is on for brands, and the packaging industry, to deliver sustainable solutions.

2021 – cheerful or fearful?

• 13 January 2021

And after the 12 months we’ve all just experienced, making bold predictions for the year ahead is more fraught than ever: nothing is off the table.

Refinery-petrochemicals integration: your questions answered

• 08 April 2021

With petrochemical demand growth resilient and the energy transition putting pressure on transport fuel demand, the role of integrated refinery-petrochemical sites will only grow. How does integration alter the competitive position of a site? And what are the threats to its value? Read our answers to these questions, and more.

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.

Recycled polyolefins: how quickly can industry come together to unlock supply?

• 13 June 2023

The transition to a circular economy is priority for the plastics value chain.

CCUS’s breakthrough year

• 16 January 2025

Explore the latest trends in CCUS as 2025 shapes up to be a breakthrough year, with rising optimism and record FIDs expected. Learn about project financing, policy support and the companies leading the charge in carbon capture and storage.

Big Oil’s opportunity for M&A in the petrochemicals downturn

• 30 November 2023

Petrochemicals may be experiencing a severe cyclical downturn, triggered by excessive capacity build-out, but it’s one of the sector’s best long-term bets. Our experts discuss the timing of it's recovery and whether the downturn might spark change.

Refining set for a challenging 2020

• 11 February 2020

Buoyed by steady growth in oil demand and a culture of capital discipline, refining has been a rock for Big Oil in recent years. Suddenly, there are challenges – not least the threat from coronavirus to oil demand. Where does that leave the outlook for refining in 2020?

What the energy world looks like in 2030

• 28 January 2020

This decade promises unprecedented change in the way we produce and consume energy. Find out how that will take shape in this week's Edge.

Upstream needs to learn from Downstream

• 15 February 2017

If oil markets remain oversupplied and prices modest, there’s much Upstream operators can learn from Downstream, which has emerged thriving from the doldrums of a decade ago.

CCU – from decarbonisation to defossilisation

• 02 October 2025

Can captured carbon replace fossil feedstocks? Explore the catalysts needed to scale CCU from niche to mainstream

How data centre growth is driving up US power prices

• 09 October 2025

Explosive data centre growth is shaking up US power markets - with demand from hyperscalers set to double wholesale prices and transform how America generates electricity

AI boom could mean new future for coal power

• 24 October 2025

The AI revolution is changing the US power landscape

Webinar: IMO 2020 impact on upstream producers, LNG and bulks

• 07 May 2019

Join us on this upcoming webinar where our industry experts will discuss how and where the ripples will be felt as we edge nearer to the implementation date of 1st January 2020.

Webinar: IMO 2020 impact on upstream producers, LNG and bulks(2)

• 07 May 2019

Join us on this upcoming webinar where our industry experts will discuss how and where the ripples will be felt as we edge nearer to the implementation date of 1st January 2020.

Chemicals, Polymers & Fibres

• 06 October 2017

Our chemicals consultants support you with corporate strategy and investment decisions, such as project finance, transactions and feasibility studies. We have vast experience in feedstock appraisal, gas monetisation, hydrogen, low-carbon markets and technology, sustainability and recycling.

NGL Service

Gain insight into North American NGL markets with regional and national perspective on ethane, propane, butanes and pentane at Wood Mackenzie.

Oil Supply Tool

Understand the prospects for future oil and NGL supply, and make astute planning, trading and investment decisions.

Product Markets Service

Examine oil product imbalances and explore growth opportunities using our comprehensive global analysis of oil product supply, demand and price.

NGLs & Petrochemicals

Our NGLs solutions provide traders and analysts with the accurate data and forecasts they need to complement and inform their models.

Petrochemicals Feedstocks Service

Gain a comprehensive view of the chemical feedstocks markets with integrated data.

NGL Service

Gain insight into North American NGL markets with regional and national perspective on ethane, propane, butanes and pentane at Wood Mackenzie.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

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

Flexible Packaging

Analyse global trends in flexible packaging to identify growth opportunities, gain strategic insights and build strong relationships.

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.

Fibres and Technical Fibres

Understand the landscape for manmade and natural fibres and explore how different fibre types can be used to meet global needs.

Polyethylene

Gain a comprehensive view of global supply and demand, price forecasts and petrochemical feedstock trends.

Oil Supply Tool

Understand the prospects for future oil and NGL supply, and make astute planning, trading and investment decisions.

Energy transition glossary

• 21 August 2024

Our energy transition glossary helps you understand key terms and definitions.

Coronavirus Guide: Coronavirus reports

• 08 March 2020

Coronavirus research reports for purchase in the Wood Mackenzie store