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Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?
- 11 May 2020
With all carbon-intensive industries firmly in the crosshairs of international emission reduction targets, the steel industry has no choice but to investigate low or zero-carbon emission technologies. Enter green steel and green hydrogen – will this duo be the end for metallurgical coal and carbon-based steel production?
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Coronavirus puts more than a third of seaborne coal supply at risk
- 06 May 2020
With seaborne thermal and metallurgical coal prices in near-freefall, production curtailment is likely.
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Will coronavirus change the course of plastic circularity?
- 20 May 2020
Demand for recycled PET is holding up during the COVID-19 pandemic – but there are headwinds
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Making sense of the TCFD recommendations
- 20 May 2020
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures released recommendations years ago but getting to grips with the finer details remains a challenge for companies.
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PPE is giving the fibres industry some protection from coronavirus
- 22 May 2020
While the fibres industry has seen significant demand destruction from coronavirus, not all sectors are struggling. Global demand for PPE has boomed, and many fibre and textile companies are pivoting to produce it. But this surge won't last forever.
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When will the global gas market recover from coronavirus?
- 26 May 2020
The coronavirus global pandemic and subsequent collapse in oil price has had a profound impact on global gas markets, changing supply and demand fundamentals. The timing of the global gas market recovery is the biggest uncertainty.
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The impact of travel restrictions on oil and gas supply chains
- 28 May 2020
The impact of travel restrictions is being felt across the industry from production, costs and projects being delayed.
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Three challenges that will stretch spandex in 2020
- 18 June 2020
Rapid growth means spandex is poised to become a mainstream textile fibre – but environmental issues, commoditisation and the impact of Covid-19 all pose challenges.
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Has Covid-19 left the apparel industry hanging by a thread?
- 01 July 2020
Fibres markets have been hit hard by coronavirus, and the apparel sector – where 55% of total fibre volume was consumed in 2019 – is where the value chain has been most exposed.
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What’s behind the BP and INEOS petrochemical deal?
- 06 July 2020
While most oil majors and NOCs are focusing on strengthening their petrochemical integration, BP is divesting petrochemical assets to INEOS in a US$5 billion deal.
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Can PTA producers survive plummeting polyester demand?
- 28 July 2020
The PTA market was already grappling with global overcapacity when the pandemic piled on the pressure.
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What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?
- 13 August 2020
Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?
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How would a second wave of lockdowns affect oil and gas markets?
- 18 August 2020
The risk of a second wave of lockdowns is mounting, and with it the risk of an even deeper global recession. What would this mean for oil and gas market dynamics? And what are the implications for industry stakeholders?
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Has Covid-19 changed the economics of plastics recycling?
- 25 August 2020
The global pandemic sent a shockwave through the plastic recycling industry. The impact of lockdown, industry closures and sudden shifts in product demand can be felt in every part of the recycling chain. What will the picture look like as the clouds begin to lift?
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LNG regasification: why there’s still plenty of gas in the tank
- 08 September 2020
The regasification sector is in a strong position despite the short-term hit from Covid-19. Investment in further capacity is increasing, driven by the likelihood of robust long-term LNG demand growth.
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An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included
- 10 September 2020
An accelerated energy transition would create a huge ask in terms of battery raw materials. Get the highlights of our latest research.
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Which Supermajors’ portfolios are most resilient?
- 16 September 2020
In an uncertain and volatile world, having upstream assets that can cope with both the highs and lows of oil prices is a priority
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Is conventional ESG data failing mining companies and investors?
- 23 September 2020
As sustainability goes mainstream, a new white paper unpacks the ESG challenges facing investors and mining companies.
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Will the pandemic also claim refinery victims?
- 23 September 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a reduction in demand for crude oil. However, what is less spoken about is how that reduction affects the chain of actors in the oil production process.
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How long can nickel prices defy market fundamentals?
- 29 September 2020
Nickel has ignored western market fundamentals, where demand has dried up due to the global pandemic, and prices have soared 30% since April. But these dysfunctional dynamics won't last.
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What can the materials transition learn from the energy transition?
- 12 October 2020
Materials use is on a course to double by 2050, with waste generation increasing by 70%, putting an unsustainable burden on our planet. It’s time for a materials transition, with the global scale and ambition of the energy transition.
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Are miners ready for a net zero future?
- 21 October 2020
Miners are facing greater pressure than ever to cut emissions. We examine the policies and operations of the five largest diversified miners – Anglo American, BHP, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Vale – to see how they are making headway and where the key challenges lie.
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How flexible packaging demand has given BOPP film a boost
- 27 October 2020
Demand for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) has grown 3.5% per annum over the last five years. But what effect has a year of unprecedented change had on the outlook?
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Can the polyester industry recover from Covid-19’s shockwaves?
- 10 November 2020
Volume loss, overcapacity and margin squeeze have taken a toll – but there are bright spots for the polyester industry.
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From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero
- 24 November 2020
The energy transition raises many questions, including: how will we meet the flexibility requirements of evolving power systems? What role will hydrogen play in the new energy landscape? And can the energy transition’s materials needs be met?
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Can chemical recycling make plastic more sustainable?
- 16 November 2020
In this insight, Wood Mackenzie explores the development of chemical recycling and how it can dramatically cut the levels of plastic sent to landfill or incineration, or leaked into the natural environment.
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Can the UK lead the world in carbon capture, utilisation and storage?
- 24 November 2020
Technological innovation could shift challenging economics, accelerate net zero ambitions and create a world-class CCUS industry on the UK Continental Shelf.
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Six trends that will shape the polyester industry to 2030
- 09 December 2020
The polyester chain will undergo profound changes in a post-coronavirus world. What are the six big trends to watch out for?
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Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word
- 10 December 2020
The reality is that Northeast Asia’s carbon neutral targets will be very difficult to meet by renewables alone, given the need to massively increase electrification. With the size of its future economy, the scale of the challenge is up to 10 times greater in China than Japan or South Korea. Given this, what will be the role of nuclear?
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Is net zero oil and gas production possible?
- 05 January 2021
The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has committed to cutting operational emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net zero production by 2050. Operators have taken significant steps towards decarbonisation – but achieving these goals will take leaps forward in technology, policy and investment.

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