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.

eBook | How can utilities and developers make confident investment decisions in an increasingly complex US power market?

• 25 August 2026

Addressing the US electricity planning challenge: how to navigate demand risk, ensure project viability and justify capacity decisions amid geopolitical disruption and shifting policies

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.

Is offshore wind the answer to Japan's declining nuclear power?

• 14 February 2019

The outlook for Japan's offshore wind sector is looking positive as the country’s capacity is projected to reach upwards of 4 gigawatts (GW) in 2028, a 62-fold increase from last year, new research from Wood Mackenzie indicates.

Australian high CV thermal coal prices at 19-month low, but not for long

• 19 February 2019

The benchmark Newcastle high energy thermal coal price has fallen from US$100/tonne at the turn of the new year to US$88/tonne. Thermal coal has been hit in early February due to seasonality of purchasing in the lead up to Chinese New Year and customs delays impacting Australian vessels into China. Will this move be another short-term blip and mirror the volatility seen last year, or is a broader correction at play?

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.

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

• 12 June 2019

In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.

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.

Can China’s CTO and MTO industries survive the threat of massive steam cracker investment?

• 06 September 2019

In 2019, the total ethylene capacity from CTO/MTO units reached 5.21 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), accounting for 21% of China’s total ethylene capacity. However, CTO and MTO development has slowed due to high methanol prices and environmental controls, as well as the threat from a new wave of steam cracker investment in China.

China’s blue skies need green clouds

• 04 March 2021

Chinese Big Tech is now working towards greener clouds, but it is China’s push for blue skies that is making this happen.

As solar cybersecurity becomes critical, industry collaboration and education become vital

• 27 May 2021

This white paper provides insight into one of the world’s largest inverter/ESS manufacturers' (Sungrow) industry-leading cyber security platform through an analysis of both technical features as well as internal/external safeguarding process implementation.

As solar cybersecurity becomes critical, industry collaboration and education become vital

• 27 May 2021

This white paper provides insight into one of the world’s largest inverter/ESS manufacturers' (Sungrow) industry-leading cyber security platform through an analysis of both technical features as well as internal/external safeguarding process implementation.

Asia’s decarbonisation ambition isn’t matching reality

• 07 July 2022

Without action, a disorderly energy transition across Asia Pacific is looming.

What to look out for at this year’s Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2024

• 21 May 2024

A sneak peek at the topics our experts will be breaking down this year

What’s next for battery storage products and solutions?

• 11 May 2026

Our expert analysts’ 5 key insights on emerging trends in energy storage

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

• 06 June 2024

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

Future Facing Commodities Forum 2025

• 30 April 2025

Future Facing Commodities Forum returns on 30 April 2025, focusing on the outlook for the key commodities that underpin the energy transition.

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.

Creating a pathway for future growth in the CCUS sector

• 03 October 2024

CRC-IB, Wood Mackenzie and other industry leaders dive into the emerging opportunities and challenges in the CCUS sector. This webinar replay provides key insights into business models, financing structures and market trends shaping the future of CCUS projects.

A reliable and resilient renewable energy grid

• 16 October 2024

In this webinar replay, industry leaders Zeitview share actionable strategies for leveraging inspection data to ensure that renewable energy systems can withstand evolving challenges.

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 | Energy transition outlook: 2025-26 update

• 20 November 2025

Our energy transition outlook, now updated for 2025/26, draws on Lens Energy Transition Scenarios to present an integrated analysis across 35 commodities in the energy and natural resources landscape – extended this year to a 2060 forecast. Register now to access the webinar recordings and download the presentation deck.

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).