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Attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities

16 September 2019

This attack has material implications for the oil market, as a loss of 5 million barrels per day of supplies from Saudi Arabia cannot be met for long by existing inventories and the limited spare capacity of the other OPEC+ group members. A geopolitical risk premium will return to the oil price.

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OPEC+ set for rollover but risk clouds supply outlook

30 June 2019

As OPEC and OPEC+ meet in Vienna, the outlook for the market is mixed, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie said. “Geopolitical risk means the supply outlook is tightening, offsetting the moderate weakening in oil demand growth thus far this year,” she said.

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Major policy changes in China to drive long-term solar installation growth

14 May 2019

The solar market in China could see long-term benefits from major government policy changes that move the country away from federal feed-in tariffs and embrace unsubsidised business models.

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Asia Pacific's solar-plus-storage could see key developments in next five years

14 May 2019

In a recently published report, Wood Mackenzie projects solar-plus-storage prices or levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for both utility-scale and distributed commercial & industrial (C&I) segments to decline considerably over the next five years.

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BP to exit China shale gas

12 April 2019

In the same week that Shell agreed to explore for shale oil in China, BP is reported to be exiting its two Sichuan basin shale gas blocks.

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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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Chevron loses second major production asset in South East Asia

13 December 2018

Following today's announcement by Thailand's Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) that PTTEP has won the auction round for both G1/61 (Erawan) and G2/61 (Bongkot) PSCs after putting an aggressive bid on the gas price and the profit share, Wood Mackenzie's research analyst Jean-Baptiste Berchoteau shares some insights.

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Qatar quits OPEC

03 December 2018

On 3 December 2018, Qatar announced it will withdraw from OPEC on 1 January 2019, putting an end to its 57-year membership of the producers’ cartel. Qatar, which said it intends to focus on its gas production, made the announcement ahead of the 6 December OPEC meeting.

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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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Asia-Pacific offshore wind capacity to rise 20-fold in next decade

24 October 2018

New research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie indicates Asia-Pacific's offshore wind capacity will rise 20-fold to 43 GW in 2027.

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Asia-Pacific solar demand to decline first time this year

24 October 2018

After a decade of stellar growth, Wood Mackenzie forecasts that solar demand in the Asia-Pacific will decline for the first time this year. Compared to 2017, the region's solar demand will dip 18% to 59 GW in 2018 due to declining installations in China, India and Japan.

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Is the end of the global energy transition closer than we think?

17 October 2018

Is the Global Energy Transition on track? A new report by Wood Mackenzie, Thinking global energy transitions: the what, if, how and when, explores the forces shaping the energy transition, and pinpoints the sustainability tipping point – when the world shifts from the age of oil and gas to the age of power and renewables – will arrive by 2035.

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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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India to overtake China as world's largest oil demand growth centre by 2024

03 September 2018

India's oil demand is expected to grow by 3.5 million barrels per day (b/d) from 2017 to 2035, accounting for one-third of global oil demand growth. India's demand is driven by rising income levels, an expanding middle class and a growing need for mobility.

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Market implications of Chinese tariffs on US LNG

03 August 2018

Today China announced retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of American imports, in response to the Trump administration's latest trade threats. The list included a 25% tariff on LNG.

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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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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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OPEC stays the course with production deal

01 December 2017

OPEC and non-OPEC producers agree to extend production curbs through 2018

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US gasoline demand poised to decline by over 1.7 million b/d by 2030

20 March 2017

Gas demand may be nearing a new peak due to stringent fuel efficiency standards and shifting demographics.

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Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables APAC Conference 2022 open for registration

29 June 2022

Wood Mackenzie announces the launch of the second edition of its Power & Renewables Asia Pacific (APAC) Virtual Conference on July 26 – 28.

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Wood Mackenzie launches Lens Gas & LNG

15 November 2022

Wood Mackenzie, the leading provider of decision intelligence for the world’s natural resources sector, has launched Lens Gas & LNG, a new data analytics solution that offers a uniquely integrated view that connects markets and assets on a global scale.

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OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

06 December 2022

Speaking after today’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said “The decision by OPEP+ to continue with its recently agreed 2 million barrels per day (b/d) production cut through the end of 2023 is not a surprise, given the uncertainty in the market over the impact of the 5 December EU Russia crude oil import ban and the G7 price cap. In addition, the producers group faces downside risk from the potential for weakening global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.”

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Veritas Capital completes acquisition of Wood Mackenzie

02 February 2023

Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that an affiliate of Veritas has completed the purchase of Wood Mackenzie from Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK).

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Global hydrogen pipeline plummets in Q4, with only 1Mtpa of new projects announced

23 February 2023

The total global announced capacity for hydrogen projects reached 71.4 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), but 2022 falls short of becoming a record year according to latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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Wood Mackenzie appoints new Chief Financial Officer

27 March 2023

Wood Mackenzie, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has appointed Simon Crowe to its global executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 27th March.

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Oil and mining companies must adapt new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition

20 April 2023

As companies in the energy and natural resource sector struggle to find the balance between satisfying shareholder returns and meeting stakeholder low-carbon demands, new strategies are emerging that could be the catalyst to drive capital allocation decisions toward growth and closing valuation gaps, according to “Fuelling Change” a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

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Should gas resource holders target LNG exports or blue ammonia?

15 June 2023

The acceleration of the energy transition means gas resource holders increasingly face a choice: follow the established pathway and develop new LNG export facilities or pivot into developing blue ammonia.

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US$500 billion (2023 terms) investment in global oil and gas asset development enough to meet peak demand in 2030s

20 July 2023

Despite concerns about underinvestment in upstream, peak oil and gas demand can be met in the 2030s without a substantial increase to current annual asset development investment levels of US$500 billion in 2023 terms, according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

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North American net energy-related emissions to fall 20% by 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie

03 March 2025

According to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie, 2030 net energy-related emissions from the North American power sector are set to fall by 20% compared to 2024 levels. The "Energy Transition Outlook 2024-25: Americas" report shows that in Wood Mackenzie’s base case outlook, main drivers of this activity in North America will be lower emissions from the power sector, which are set to decline 24% by 2030, and the acceleration of transport electrification.

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Decisive action needed to achieve net zero by 2050, as world is currently on path for 2.5 ˚C to 3 ˚C global warming

29 October 2024

A string of global shocks has likely put 2030 emissions reduction targets out of reach. But with decisive action, there is still time to reach net zero emissions by 2050, according to Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Energy Transition Outlook’ report, a milestone assessment of the global journey towards a lower carbon future.

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Attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities

OPEC+ set for rollover but risk clouds supply outlook

Major policy changes in China to drive long-term solar installation growth

Asia Pacific's solar-plus-storage could see key developments in next five years

BP to exit China shale gas

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

Chevron loses second major production asset in South East Asia

Qatar quits OPEC

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

Asia-Pacific offshore wind capacity to rise 20-fold in next decade

Asia-Pacific solar demand to decline first time this year

Is the end of the global energy transition closer than we think?

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

India to overtake China as world's largest oil demand growth centre by 2024

Market implications of Chinese tariffs on US LNG

Rise in new players in Southeast Asia's upstream sector

Can upstream cost savings stick?

OPEC stays the course with production deal

US gasoline demand poised to decline by over 1.7 million b/d by 2030

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables APAC Conference 2022 open for registration

Wood Mackenzie launches Lens Gas & LNG

OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

Veritas Capital completes acquisition of Wood Mackenzie

Global hydrogen pipeline plummets in Q4, with only 1Mtpa of new projects announced

Wood Mackenzie appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Oil and mining companies must adapt new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition

Should gas resource holders target LNG exports or blue ammonia?

US$500 billion (2023 terms) investment in global oil and gas asset development enough to meet peak demand in 2030s

North American net energy-related emissions to fall 20% by 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie

Decisive action needed to achieve net zero by 2050, as world is currently on path for 2.5 ˚C to 3 ˚C global warming

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