Upstream oil and gas 2026 outlook: half-time report

• 16 July 2026

In our upstream and corporate mid-year check-in, we look at how booming profits have shaped the sector in H1 and tell you what to expect in H2.

Accelerating Malaysia’s upstream future with Petronas & Wood Mackenzie

• 21 July 2026

Watch how data, AI, and global insight are driving faster, smarter energy development.

How upstream firms have quietly revolutionised exploration efficiency

• 22 July 2026

While traditional upstream exploration metrics since the turn of the millennium tell a story of decline, diving deeper into the data tells a different story. Activity levels in terms of conventional exploration and appraisal spend and number of wells drilled may be lower, but exploration is firmly on the up.

The four markets redefining Africa upstream

• 11 August 2026

How Nigeria, Angola, Namibia and Mozambique are driving Africa's next phase of upstream growth.

4 key factors shaping commodities markets in H2 2026

• 21 August 2026

Traders need to be alert to a range of factors, from ongoing supply chain disruption and the possibility of recession to the uneven impact of the AI boom and a weakening Chinese economy.

Will Asia-Pacific's O&G sector join the global recovery in 2019?

• 14 January 2019

Will rising demand, new exploration activity and a refresh of government policy bring renewed confidence in Asia-Pacific's upstream industry in 2019? Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood shares his thoughts.

Can the right fiscal terms revive Asia-Pacific's upstream sector?

• 27 February 2019

Asia-Pacific's upstream industry has been plagued by declining oil production, exploration and licensing activity. Since 2014, exploration investment in the region has fallen 66% to around US$6 billion in 2018, reducing the hopper of new development opportunities.

How will 2019 elections in Asia Pacific impact the energy sector?

• 08 April 2019

It is election season in Asia Pacific. While Thailand heads for the by-elections following voting irregularities, India, Indonesia and Australia will also head to the polls this year. Who will win? How will the energy sector be impacted? What do investors need to consider?

We need to talk about hydrogen

• 08 July 2019

I’m just back from Tokyo and a key theme for many Japanese energy companies continues to be future investment in E&P and whether long-term growth in oil and gas demand will materialise given the pace of energy transition.

How low-cost US natural gas spurs global LNG opportunities

• 08 August 2019

The US shale revolution in action: as well productivity dramatically rose, the US emerged as the largest gas producer in the world. LNG buyers will benefit.

Webinar | Carbon offsets: How to realise value in the net zero transition

• 06 June 2024

Latin America’s upstream market: 2023 in review and key outlooks for 2024

• 06 February 2024

Join Wood Mackenzie's industry experts on February 6th, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, as they explore why Latin America's upstream sector might continue to grow despite the lack of recent discoveries in key basins.

Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2027

• 23 June 2027

Wood Mackenzie's 5th annual Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy from 23-24 June 2027 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

Beyond ESG: Measuring Corporate sustainability in an uncertain world

• 26 March 2024

Join our upcoming webinar on the 26th March.

North Sea Oil and Gas Outlook

• 29 February 2024

Join our upcoming webinar on the 29th February, focusing on the 2024 outlook for North Sea oil and gas.

Webinar | Clearing the air: How at-scale carbon removal could accelerate the energy transition

• 10 December 2024

Join our webinar where we will review the current state of this nascent industry and the factors that will shape its evolution, across the following topics: ̵ Project type costs, potential and readiness ̵ A deep-dive into carbon removal project economics ̵ Who is buying or investing in carbon removal, and why? ̵ Analysis of government policy and other regional factors impacting removal deployment

Webinar | Africa Upstream Outlook 2025

• 06 February 2025

Join our webinar on the 6th February as we discuss the outlook for Africa Upstream oil and gas

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

Webinar | APAC Upstream Outlook 2025

• 25 February 2025

Join our webinar on the 25th February as we discuss the outlook for APAC Upstream oil and gas

Webinar | Corporate Strategic Planner 2026 - Oil & Gas

• 09 September 2025

Join our experts for the Corporate Strategic Planning Webinar 2026.

Webinar | From molecules to electrons: Trump 2.0 and the impact on the energy transition

• 03 December 2024

The 2024 US election result and an incoming Trump 2.0 administration arrive at a pivotal moment for the energy transition. As policies and priorities shift, their impact will ripple across the energy and natural resources sectors. This webinar mini-series dives into the heart of these changes, offering expert insights into how the outcomes could redefine the energy landscape. The mini-series consists of two webinars: molecules (oil, gas/LNG, carbon, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels) and electrons (renewable electricity, batteries, electrified transport, power markets and grid innovations).

Webinar | What is next for Venezuela's oil?

• 21 January 2026

Join Wood Mackenzie’s experts as they explain the factors shaping the future of Venezuela’s oil, the opportunities and risks facing investors, and the implications for global oil markets.

Upstream Asset Valuation: Key Drivers and Risk Considerations for Buyside Investors

• 17 September 2026

Upstream Asset Valuation:  Key Drivers and Risk Considerations for Buyside Investors

The Carbon synergy: growth drivers and convergence for CCUS and carbon offsets to 2060

• 18 June 2026

Views on the support that CCUS and carbon offsets draw from each other and the key drivers and working assumptions shaping our base case scenarios, and the risks which could cause reality to deviate from these.

Why US Henry Hub natural gas prices are set to rise | Webinar replay

• 16 July 2026

Horizons Live explores one of the biggest shifts facing global energy markets: the end of a decade of cheap US natural gas.

Horizons Live: A hydrocarbon copy

• 08 May 2026

Why is global shale exploration making a comeback, and what could it mean for future energy supply?

Horizons Live: The cost of capital discipline

• 16 March 2026

Our expert panel unpacks the longevity gap facing oil majors and the strategies, from AI to innovative deals, that could secure future supply while preserving capital discipline

Horizons Live: The LNG lifeline

• 30 January 2026

Europe’s industrial producers have been battered by years of high energy prices. A wave of new LNG supply could change the game

Horizons Live: Every last drop

• 08 October 2025

AI-driven insights reveal where the oil industry could unlock up to 1 trillion extra barrels from existing fields — reshaping recovery, investment and energy security.

Horizons Live: Trading cases

• 06 June 2025

Our panel explored how the Trump administration's 'Liberation Day' tariffs marked a pivotal moment in global trade, potentially reversing the effects of China's 2001 WTO entry and accelerating deglobalization trends