A new way of producing green hydrogen | Podcast

• 24 November 2022

This week our Interchange Recharged podcast we are joined by Fredrik Mowill, CEO at Hystar. A company with unique and patented technology, which they hope to make the production of hydrogen from renewable electricity significantly more affordable and more accessible.

The Interchange Recharged podcast: Live at the Solar Energy and Storage Summit – Day two

• 09 June 2022

Wood Mackenzie’s Solar Energy and Storage Summit is on now, and we’re bringing you all the action from three days of talks right here on The Interchange: Recharged. We are live in San Diego, bringing you highlights from each day of the conference.

The Interchange Recharged podcast: Live at the Solar Energy and Storage Summit – Day one

• 08 June 2022

Wood Mackenzie’s Solar Energy and Storage Summit is on now, and we’re bringing you all the action from three days of talks right here on The Interchange: Recharged. We are live in San Diego, bringing you highlights from each day of the conference.

The Interchange Recharged podcast: redefining energy storage

• 29 April 2022

We speak with Freyr Battery CEO and co-founder Tom Jensen on constructing one of the largest battery cell production facilities in Europe, Freyr’s technology, roadblocks to furthering battery storage initiatives and more.

How energy diversification can drive development

• 29 October 2025

Can energy diversification unlock a new era of growth? PETRONAS and Accenture join Energy Gang to explore how emerging economies are building fairer, more resilient energy systems ahead of ADIPEC 2025

Does low-carbon hydrogen still have a future?

• 12 October 2025

Is hydrogen hype fading or is the real work finally beginning? Hear from HY24 and Intercontinental Energy on what’s next for low-carbon hydrogen

Can we add dozens of giant new data centres to the electricity grid?

• 13 May 2025

It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles.

Keeping cleantech investment alive

• 15 April 2025

Can climate innovation survive the funding crunch? Discover how smarter investment strategies are keeping cleantech alive.

What happened at COP29?

• 27 November 2024

Ed Crooks discusses the outcomes of COP29 with Energy Gang regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Harder. They dive into what was agreed upon and its implications for the global energy transition. Joining them is Anca Gurzu, who covered the talks live in Baku.

Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean?

• 18 November 2024

As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver concrete outcomes on climate finance. The goal is an agreement that could mean US$1 trillion a year or more flowing from rich countries to low and middle-income countries.

Google’s demanding goals for decarbonisation

• 16 May 2024

Evolving power: the impact of electric vehicles on energy utilities

• 01 March 2024

In this bonus episode from Distributech, Ed is joined by Quinn Nakayama, from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They have an in-depth discussion on how the rise in EVs is forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure, optimise energy use, and plan for a very different future.

Be of good cheer! | Podcast

• 22 December 2023

On this episode of the Energy Gang, Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the events and trends that have unfolded across the energy industry in 2023.

COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

• 06 December 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.

Can we call COP27 a success? | Podcast

• 18 November 2022

With climate talks wrapping up at COP27, the Energy Gang turn their attention to the critical issues discussed at this year’s summit and what happens next.

Horizons podcast: Security Alert

• 29 April 2022

Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Prakash Sharma and Massimo Di-Odoardo for our latest Horizons podcast: Security Alert. Listen now for a deep dive into the crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Horizons podcast: Plastic surgery

• 14 December 2021

Dr. Liz Dennett joins Dr Lars Borger and Guy Bailey to explore biodegradability, new materials and how could we create a sustainable plastic value chain.

Horizons podcast: The blue-green planet

• 08 November 2021

Dr. Liz Dennett joins special guests Gavin Thompson and Prakash Sharma to explore hydrogen's role in the future of the global energy trade.

Upstream oil and gas: record cash flows and peak uncertainty

• 08 October 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Summit Upstream Focus Day has addressed some of the biggest issues facing the industry.

China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

• 29 July 2021

China’s CATL unveiled its newly-developed sodium-ion battery at a launch event today.

Global energy storage capacity to grow at CAGR of 31% to 2030

• 30 September 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows global energy storage capacity could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31%, recording 741 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of cumulative capacity by 2030.

Shell 'to be net-zero company by 2050'

• 16 April 2020

Commenting after Shell announced its intention to become net-zero company by 2050, Luke Parker, vice president, corporate analysis, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “This is an evolution of the net carbon footprint ambition that Shell unveiled in November 2017.

French major Total to take 50% stake in Adani solar unit

• 07 February 2020

Speaking after French major Total announced it planned to buy a 50% stake in Indian company Adani Green Energy’s solar unit, Tom Heggarty, principal analyst with Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Practice, said: “Total has been extremely active in the power and renewables M&A market as it seeks to diversify its activities and grow its exposure to the zero-carbon power sector."

Volkswagen to become world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer by 2028

• 14 January 2020

Volkswagen has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Included in its roadmap for reaching this target is a plan to manufacture 22 million electric vehicles by 2028. Wood Mackenzie expects the company to miss this target. However, according to Wood Mackenzie's analysis, VW will hit 14 million EVs by 2028 - making it the world's largest EV manufacturer by the end of the decade.

Has FLNG crested the wave?

• 30 January 2019

Despite its small share of the total liquefied natural gas market, floating LNG (FLNG) has generated outsized interest in recent years. In a world requiring tight capital discipline, FLNG offers lower capital investment and manageable costs, particularly in frontier regions.

What do the US mid-term election results mean for renewable energy?

• 21 November 2018

The results of this year's U.S. mid-term elections may open a path for higher renewable portfolio standards and gigawatts of solar and wind deployments, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Big Data adds up to big savings for upstream players

• 12 November 2018

The upstream sector could save as much as US$75 billion annually thanks to digitalisation and Big Data. In its new report, Digitalisation in upstream: Show me the money, global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie dug into the numbers to see exactly what Big Data could do for Big Oil – and smaller players too.

Exploration industry eyes a brighter future at EAGE

• 12 June 2018

In his keynote address to the EAGE 2018 Conference in Copenhagen, Andrew Latham, vice president, global exploration, at Wood Mackenzie, told delegates that the exploration sector emerged from the downturn in better shape, and the economic outlook is looking bright.

IMO aims to halve global shipping emissions. But, what will it cost?

• 12 April 2018

The IMO is gearing up to cap sulphur emissions. Wood Mackenzie looks at the potential impact the new regulations could have on the shipping and bunker fuel sectors.

Global Polyethylene Markets: 6 Key Things to Look For in 2018

• 16 January 2018

The year 2018 will be recorded as the "transition year" for the polyethylene industry. Widely anticipated North American polyethylene resin will hit the global markets, China's ban on importing scrap plastic will challenge the prevailing trends, and new tax structures in the United States and India will show its full impact on the plastic industry.