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Aramco's $10bn bond underscores its vast global ambitions
- 01 April 2019
Saudi Aramco’s decision to issue a $10 billion bond underscores how serious the company is about transforming itself into an international powerhouse across the oil and gas value chain, from upstream to petrochemicals.
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Repsol-led consortium makes significant gas discovery in Indonesia
- 18 February 2019
Following the announcement by Indonesia's upstream regulator SKK Migas on a gas discovery in the country, Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood provides a commentary.
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US independents balance the books
- 14 February 2019
The Lower 48 E&P sector is under pressure from investors demanding greater capital discipline, positive free cash flow and increasing returns. There’s a tug-of-war between value and volume, and value has emerged as the winner. The Lower 48’s independents, who traditionally pursued growth at all costs, must now rein in their impulses and focus on delivering returns to their shareholders. How does this affect their 2019 spending plans, and how do they manage volatile oil prices?
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Exploration’s back in the black
- 04 February 2019
After a difficult few years, the exploration sector is back in the black – and keen to stay there. New analysis from Wood Mackenzie shows that explorers’ success in 2018 reflects a disciplined approach that’s set to continue this year.
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New opportunity in UK North Sea with Greater Buchan Area round
- 31 January 2019
The Oil & Gas Authority's (OGA) decision to launch the 31st supplementary offshore licensing round, focusing on the Greater Buchan Area offers a material opportunity for players active in the UK North Sea
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  Gabon upstream summary slides
  - 26 February 2026
  We provide an upstream summary slide-pack on Gabon. The report includes an overview of country trends and activities, with analysis on production, key projects, company, costs, and fiscal terms. The slides complement our more detailed upstream summary. Please refer to the main Gabon upstream summary for a detailed description of reserves, production, infrastructure and fiscal terms for oil and…
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  Pikka Unit
  - 27 February 2026
  The Pikka field is located on the Alaska North Slope and is operated by Australian-based Santos who merged with the previous operator Oil Search in December 2021. Pikka was discovered in 2013. Appraisal work was undertaken in 2019 and 2020 that increased the potential resource past the original 500 mmbbls to 688 mmbbls. It also acted to prove up the development concept. Initially Pikka was…
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Is deepwater ready for cost inflation?
- 27 November 2018
In a newly published report, Wood Mackenzie notes that the deepwater industry appears in good health, following a sustained cost reduction through the downturn. However this hard work is in danger of being undone, as impending cyclical cost inflation could raise break-even costs once again.
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How digitalisation transformed the US Lower 48
- 12 November 2018
Upstream oil and gas companies are accelerating the implementation of big data applications and digital technologies to help transform their businesses. But how close is industry to achieving this? Where does the US Lower 48 stand in this transformation? A new study drills down into digitalisation in the upstream sector and identifies the technologies and applications being employed today and evaluates their potential impact.
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Explorers hit the jackpot in sub-Saharan Africa
- 06 November 2018
In the past 10 years, explorers in sub-Saharan Africa have turned up more giant discoveries than any other region. But converting volume into value is undoubtedly sub-Saharan Africa’s Achilles heel.
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What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?
- 06 November 2018
What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?
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Upstream players need to boost spending to meet future demand
- 24 October 2018
Wood Mackenzie forecasts that global oil and gas development spend needs to increase by around 20% to meet future demand growth and ensure companies sustain production next decade.
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New wave of growth on the horizon for Asia-Pacific's oil and gas sector
- 15 October 2018
Asia-Pacific's oil and gas sector looks set to rebound over the next 12 months as rising demand, stronger commodity prices and an uptick in M&A activity bring greater confidence to the region. Wood Mackenzie predicts rising Asian LNG demand, the return of China's NOCs to growth mode and new appetite for upstream investment to be key factors influencing the sector, not only Asia-Pacific, but also globally into 2019.
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Rosebank deal 'cements Equinor's commitment to the UK'
- 01 October 2018
Norway's Equinor set to buy Chevron's 40% operating stake in the Rosebank field, offshore West of Shetland
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Merger does the business for Wintershall and DEA
- 28 September 2018
Wintershall and DEA set to merge to create independent exploration and production company
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Chevron in talks to sell Rosebank stake
- 27 September 2018
US major Chevron has confirmed it is in talks to sell its 40% operating stake in the Rosebank field, offshore West of Shetland
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Private equity's future in US Gulf of Mexico deepwater
- 19 September 2018
With many Independents and Majors chasing onshore shale and white hot Brazil and Mexico, the US Gulf of Mexico, once the coveted jewel of the oil industry, has become a lower investment priority in recent years. This has opened the space for private equity-backed companies who have stepped up to the plate, turned pennies into dollars and shown they have what it takes to compete.
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China's retaliatory tariff on US LNG
- 19 September 2018
In the 12 months up until June 2018, China was the second largest buyer of US LNG, accounting for approximately 3 mmtpa of US LNG, with Shell being the largest seller. However as the US-China trade dispute escalated, Chinese buyers have gradually reduced purchases of US LNG.
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Permian producers hedge their bets against pipeline delays
- 11 September 2018
Permian producers increased their 2020 oil-basis hedge positions by 431% during Q2. Such a sharp rise suggests producers perceive a higher risk that key pipeline projects fail to start up by 2019 target dates, according Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis of oil and gas activity.
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Transocean’s $2.7bn Ocean Rig deal ‘a winner’
- 03 September 2018
Rig provider Transocean is set to merge with Ocean Rig in a $2.7 billion deal, a move Wood Mackenzie says is a winning one for the rig market.
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More oil discovered in Carnavon Petroleum's Dorado-1 well
- 08 August 2018
A sizeable discovery is significant for Quadrant, whose private equity backers are looking to exit, and Carnarvon, which is a pure-play explorer. A standalone oil discovery is easier to monetise than gas, as it does not require LNG contracts or gas infrastructure.
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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.
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OPEC producers key to world supply through to 2040
- 16 July 2018
Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie sees OPEC maintaining its role as a key oil supplier through to 2040, although output from non-OPEC producers will help ensure adequate supply in the years to 2030.
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Chevron set to divest central UK North Sea assets
- 04 July 2018
Chevron has announced it is planning to sell its central UK North Sea assets, including Captain, Elgin/Franklin, Erksine and Jade, to focus on the West of Shetland province.
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Rise in new players in Southeast Asia's upstream sector
- 28 June 2018
Since the fall in oil prices in 2014, oil majors and international oil companies (IOCs) have accelerated a shift towards resource themes and regions offering higher returns, lower complexity and shorter timeframes, away from the more challenging regions such as Southeast Asia. To date, close to 800 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) of the region's resources have left the hands of majors and IOCs.
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New regulations to fast-track Brazil FPSO deployment and boost pre-salt oil production
- 20 June 2018
Brazil's new local content regulations could fast-track the deployment of FPSO units, speeding up the pace of pre-salt oil production by more than 21 billion barrels by the mid-2020s, a new report by Wood Mackenzie analysing the impact of new local content rules on production, royalty collection and job creation has found.
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Majors dig deep as Brazil's PSC Round 4 sets record
- 07 June 2018
On 7 June 2018, Brazil held its fourth pre-salt auction, just eight months after the highly competitive second and third pre-salt rounds. US$818 million was collected in signature bonuses, the outcome was yet another big success for Brazil. With the successful conclusion of five licensing rounds in the span of less than a year, and a fifth PSC Round set for September 2018, interest in Brazil's upstream sector continues to be very strong.
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Concho Resources buys RSP Permian in Largest Permian Deal Ever
- 28 March 2018
Andy McConn, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, shares his thoughts following Concho Resources announced acquisition of RSP Permian Inc. in an $8 billion all-share deal, the largest purely Permian deal ever.
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What will a fresh output cap at Groningen mean for the gas market?
- 01 February 2018
A new cap on production from the Netherlands' giant Groningen gas field may have an impact on the security of Europe's gas supply, hurt Dutch treasury receipts and prompt a reassessment of the field's remaining value.
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Mexico’s Deepwater Round 2.4 Receives Significant Bids
- 31 January 2018
Mexico’s second deepwater licensing round closed today on a high note with 19 of 29 offered blocks awarded, raising more than US$500 million in cash payments. Shell dominated the auction, snapping up nearly half of all blocks awarded. In the Perdido Area, the company won five of six awarded blocks.
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BP's double proves there's life in the old dog yet
- 31 January 2018
BP announced it made two discoveries on the UK Continental Shelf in 2017 - Capercaillie, in the North Sea, and Achmelvich, in the West of Shetland. Wood Mackenzie believes the finds prove there's still life in the ultra-mature province.
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Can upstream cost savings stick?
- 15 December 2017
The impact of the 2014 oil price collapse is still being felt across the upstream sector. Operators have cut investment, deferred projects and implemented tough cost discipline, slashing US$910 billion from global capital expenditure estimates for 2015-2020. While many operators believe the cuts will stick, a new survey released today by natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie indicates the pictured is more nuanced.

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Aramco's $10bn bond underscores its vast global ambitions

Repsol-led consortium makes significant gas discovery in Indonesia

US independents balance the books

Exploration’s back in the black

New opportunity in UK North Sea with Greater Buchan Area round

2891 related products from the Store that match

Gabon upstream summary slides

Pikka Unit

Is deepwater ready for cost inflation?

How digitalisation transformed the US Lower 48

Explorers hit the jackpot in sub-Saharan Africa

What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

Upstream players need to boost spending to meet future demand

New wave of growth on the horizon for Asia-Pacific's oil and gas sector

Rosebank deal 'cements Equinor's commitment to the UK'

Merger does the business for Wintershall and DEA

Chevron in talks to sell Rosebank stake

Private equity's future in US Gulf of Mexico deepwater

China's retaliatory tariff on US LNG

Permian producers hedge their bets against pipeline delays

Transocean’s $2.7bn Ocean Rig deal ‘a winner’

More oil discovered in Carnavon Petroleum's Dorado-1 well

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

OPEC producers key to world supply through to 2040

Chevron set to divest central UK North Sea assets

Rise in new players in Southeast Asia's upstream sector

New regulations to fast-track Brazil FPSO deployment and boost pre-salt oil production

Majors dig deep as Brazil's PSC Round 4 sets record

Concho Resources buys RSP Permian in Largest Permian Deal Ever

What will a fresh output cap at Groningen mean for the gas market?

Mexico’s Deepwater Round 2.4 Receives Significant Bids

BP's double proves there's life in the old dog yet

Can upstream cost savings stick?

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