Can upstream deliver the oil and gas supply the world needs?

• 17 August 2023

Assessing the risks in a strong investment upcycle

Webinar | Analyzing the key bankability indicators of ultra-high power modules

• 30 August 2022

Trina Solar and UL join Wood Mackenzie to discuss the decisive indicators for bankability and an in-depth look at Trina Vertex Module’s high bankability.

BP buys BHP's L48 assets in 'transformative' $10.5bn deal

• 27 July 2018

BP has bought BHP Billiton's US Lower 48 assets in a $10.5 billion deal. Wood Mackenzie believes the deal will be transformative for BP.

ADNOC doubles net hydrogen production through stake in ExxonMobil’s Baytown project

• 01 October 2024

The ExxonMobil Baytown Blue Hydrogen complex has announced major developments in recent months, rounded off by ADNOC taking a 35% stake in the project. The project – if developed – would become the world's largest blue hydrogen project, producing 0.9 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of blue hydrogen and 1 Mtpa of blue ammonia.

Big Oil is back buying upstream assets

• 29 June 2023

Targets are gas and strengthening core positions

Massive discovery breathes life into Alaska's North Slope

• 21 March 2017

In our latest report, our analysts discuss what other discoveries will be found on the North Slope and whether these new fields will generate returns and move forward at current oil prices.

Over three quarters of new LNG supply could be impacted in 2-degree world

• 09 December 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that over three quarters or 77% of new LNG supply are at risk under a 2-degree scenario.

Global Project Tracker

Target equipment opportunities in the upstream supply chain and take your field economics analysis to the infrastructure level.

An ADNOC trilogy (part 3): big gas ambitions

• 15 September 2023

ADNOC’s gas self-sufficiency strategy relies on the development of ultra sour, unconventional, and gas cap resources – but the cost and complexity are impeding progress

A Trump Administration - implications for the energy and mining industries

• 14 November 2016

Although the Presidency does not officially begin until January 20th 2017, the dearth of concrete policy proposals leaves a high level of uncertainty around the priorities of a Trump administration.

Benchmarking the Middle East NOCs against the supermajors

• 25 April 2024

How do ADNOC, QatarEnergy and Saudi Aramco compare against BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies?

After hitting new highs in 2023, US lower 48 oil production growth will begin to slow considerably in 2024 and beyond

• 22 February 2024

US Lower 48 oil production growth exceeded expectations in 2023, adding 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) despite inflationary pressures, private consolidation, and declining rig activity. However, the repercussions of these decisions will impact supply moving forward as the region is poised for much lower growth in 2024 and beyond, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Three critical factors to developing Africa’s oil and gas resources

• 27 September 2023

Africa is blessed with abundant oil and gas resources but stands at a crossroads. The continent is yet to realise the full potential of its energy wealth.

North America crude markets, the outlook for oil and the Russian gas route to market

• 30 July 2019

Hot topics from our most popular reports: Permian cube development potential, a long-term outlook for oils and Russian gas infrastructure and production hotspots

Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2026

• 02 June 2026

Wood Mackenzie's 4th annual Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy from 2-3 June 2026 is where the industry comes together in London to discuss the different market, investment and corporate dynamics shaping it, and the role of gas in supporting the energy transition. #WMGasLNGEvent

One last hurrah? Is Africa’s upstream sector on the rebound?

• 31 May 2023

Please join our experts as they cover key themes in Africa Upstream on 31st May 2023

Webinar | America Upstream Outlook 2025

• 13 February 2025

Join our webinar on the 13th February as we discuss the outlook for America Upstream oil and gas

Mission invisible: tackling the oil and gas industry's methane challenge

• 15 November 2023

Discover how the oil & gas industry is taking on the challenge of methane emissions. Explore impacts and the path to a more sustainable future.

Doing more with less: Is there enough upstream investment?

• 20 July 2023

Upstream development spend is barely half its 2014 peak, leading to the belief that the industry is underinvesting, and that a supply crunch is inevitable. But is that the reality?

Women in energy

• 23 July 2020

We showcase research and analysis from some of our most accomplished and influential women in energy and natural resources. Meet some of the many outstanding women we're proud to work with – and explore their latest thinking.

2020: Navigating upstream’s perfect storm

• 10 December 2020

Between the existential crisis of the energy transition and the impact of a global pandemic, it's been a challenging year for upstream oil and gas industry.

Offshore exploration: Does volume equal value?

• 02 July 2018

In our final video instalment of this three-part exploration series, Research Director Julie Wilson illustrates how Wood Mackenzie's tools can help evaluate subsurface risk and benchmark your peers.

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?

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.

Mexico and Shell win big in Round 2.4

• 01 February 2018

Our Latin America Upstream analysts share insights from Round 2.4 closing and what it means for Mexico's future.

How are companies preparing for peak oil demand?

• 08 November 2017

As they begin to adapt their portfolios for the energy transition, companies will begin concentrating on low-cost resources, with high-carbon and high-cost assets, like oil sands, being sold down.

Can exploration reverse gas declines for Trinidad?

• 31 October 2017

Can exploration reverse gas declines in Trinidad?

What does peak oil demand mean for the supply chain?

• 20 October 2017

With the world now considering a structural decline in oil demand, how will the supply chain follow their customers?

Will the Permian peak early?

• 21 September 2017

For nearly two years, investment has poured into the Permian with the fervor of a new Gold Rush. But can the US deliver the oil sector to its Permian promised land?

Corporate Service: Latin American NOCs' Q2 results evaluation

• 22 August 2017

Following the Q2 reports, we spotted a common theme for Petrobras, Ecopetrol, YPF and Pemex: extensive efforts to cut costs and increase efficiency.