• Opinion

  From ‘revenge spending’ to plunging exports, China’s path to economic recovery remains uncertain

  • 06 五月 2020

  Without a broader global recovery there can be no quick return to pre-crisis levels for many of China’s industrial manufacturers or their demand for energy.

• Opinion

  Renewable energy shows its strength in the coronavirus crisis

  • 01 五月 2020

  Earnings announcements from oil majors and utility groups this week have demonstrated the superior resilience of electricity businesses.

• Opinion

  Negative prices reveal the crisis for US oil

  • 24 四月 2020

  The most-watched US crude futures fell below zero on Monday, in a sign of the extreme conditions facing the industry

• Opinion

  The devastating impact of the great lockdown

  • 17 四月 2020

  There are signs that the coronavirus is gradually being brought under control in many countries, but any pick-up in activity will be tentative and uneven, and will face headwinds from the chaos in the global economy.

• Opinion

  ‘Life also, world also’ – India extends lockdown

  • 14 四月 2020

  The timing and phasing of India’s gradual release from lockdown, including the restart of selected manufacturing after 20 April, will be critical to the country’s economic stability and the shape of near-term energy demand. Multiple risks remain.

• Opinion

  Middle East oil & gas operators in a better position to weather the storm than global peers

  • 17 四月 2020

  Oil revenues have collapsed and country finances are looking bleak. How will the Middle East fare through the crisis?

• Opinion

  Five ways the coronavirus changed the world of energy this week

  • 20 三月 2020

  The US government is starting to buy crude and facing calls for it to manage the oil market, as demand continues to weaken. In this week's Energy Pulse by Ed Crooks.

• Opinion

  How will geopolitics influence global oil supply in 2020?

  • 10 二月 2020

  After a turbulent start to the year, geopolitical factors around the world could have a significant impact on the oil market outlook this year.

• Opinion

  Libya’s oil blockade – and the million b/d loss in exports

  • 03 二月 2020

  In this month's episode of the MENA in Brief podcast, Ian Thom and Toushar Chakrabarty discuss the impact of the blockade on Libyan oil exports.

• Opinion

  US-China trade deal flatters to deceive

  • 21 一月 2020

  Beijing’s commitment to purchase an additional $52.4 billion of energy from the US creates a huge opportunity, but is it realistic and what could be the consequences?

• Opinion

  Oil is 100 but there’s no party

  • 30 九月 2019

  In 2019, annual average global oil demand will exceed 100 million barrels per day (b/d). Alan Gelder reflects on the past, present and future of the global oil industry as it struggles to halt climate change.

• Opinion

  Is China’s gas market having a wobble?

  • 08 十月 2019

  There’s no doubt the global LNG market needs China; it’s that simple. With some 165 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of new supply expected to take final investment decision between 2018 and 2021 and US$240 billion of investment required to bring this online, much attention is focused on how much China can consume.

• Opinion

  Kazakhstan gas stretched by commitments to China

  • 30 九月 2019

  Kazakhstan's gas sector is coming of age. But can it deliver on its export commitments to China?

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: No country for old fields

  • 09 十二月 2024

  Following the aligned Horizons report, this session replay examines the potential for high-impact exploration to lower the cost of oil and gas to consumers, cut carbon intensity, and add value for both resource holders and explorers.

• Opinion

  How will refiners cope with lost oil demand?

  • 24 六月 2020

  Demand pressures, overcapacity and budget cuts mean the refining industry should brace for a challenging few years ahead

• Opinion

  Commodity slowdown in China could be different this time

  • 05 三月 2019

  In today's meeting of the National People’s Congress, China announced slower growth this year, with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth targeted at a range of 6 to 6.5% in 2019.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Eye on the tiger

  • 09 四月 2025

  What if India’s growth matched China’s 2000's boom? Explore the global energy ripple effects in this month’s Horizons Live.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Scraping the barrel

  • 07 三月 2023

  On this Horizons Live replay, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, is joined by Andrew Latham, Vice President, Energy Research and Ann-Louise Hittle, Head of Macro Oils to discuss whether the world is running out of high-quality oil and gas.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Fuelling change

  • 12 五月 2023

  Our experts discuss and explore the catalysts that could shift the risk reward balance in favour of low carbon growth.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Stick or twist

  • 27 六月 2023

  Watch the Horizons Live replay as our panelists Gavin Thompson, Giles Farrer, Murray Douglas, and Mariana Santos Moreira delve into this topic.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: The Big Ban

  • 30 六月 2022

  Watch on demand as we answer your questions about the consequences of the Ukraine war on commodities, and how governments, companies and investors must respond as the outlook for energy is transformed.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Adding fire to e-fuels

  • 02 七月 2024

  This month's Horizons Live examines whether synthetic fuels could be the key to unlocking growth in hydrogen.

• Opinion

  December '18 OPEC meeting: production cuts expected

  • 03 十二月 2018

  As OPEC ministers prepare to meet in Vienna this week, Qatar abruptly announced its withdrawal from the producer’ group. While the move sparked a lot of speculation, it will not have a significant impact on supply. Get Ann-Louise Hittle's analysis of this and other key talking points including Trump and production cuts at this week's OPEC meeting. With live updates from Vienna from Ann-Louise.

• Opinion

  Dorado: Australia's biggest oil discovery this century

  • 17 八月 2018

  Exploration in Western Australia has produced a result no one expected - a large commercial oil find, Australia's largest this century. The discovery is significant for block partners Quadrant and Carnarvon, but how they will monetise it remains to be seen. Senior Research Analyst for Oceania Upstream, Daniel Toleman, explores the options and outcomes.

• Opinion

  5 unintended consequences of Australia's gas market intervention

  • 07 八月 2017

  On 1 July 2017, the Australian government implemented its gas export restrictions policy, which presents a number of potential unintended consequences for Australia.

• Opinion

  What do the Saudi attacks mean for Asia?

  • 20 九月 2019

  September 14 drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil and gas infrastructure at Abqaiq and Khurais highlighted the vulnerability of Asia's oil markets to an attack on facilities in the Middle East. Analysis from Gavin Thompson.

• Opinion

  The impact of the second wave of US LNG

  • 14 八月 2019

  The first wave of US LNG projects was a game-changer, putting it on a course to be the world's third largest LNG producer after Australia and Qatar by 2020.

• Opinion

  A call to action to the global energy industry

  • 02 八月 2019

  Wood Mackenzie President Neal Anderson introduces our 2019 Energy Transition Outlook and examines why the energy mix is not changing nearly as quickly as the world needs it to.

• Opinion

  Energy transition is making its mark on Asia Pacific's major energy markets

  • 13 五月 2019

  APAC Energy Buzz is a monthly blog by our Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson. In his blog, Gavin shares the sights and sounds of what’s trending in the region and what’s weighing on business leaders’ minds.

• Opinion

  Poor capital discipline will drive difficult decisions for refiners

  • 07 五月 2019

  Sustained oil demand growth provides an opportunity for the refining sector. But is the refining sector being overly optimistic about the scale of the opportunity? And is it over-investing in total crude capacity? Get the latest analysis from Alan Gelder.