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20K technology to unlock more than 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent in resources in the US Gulf of Mexico

12 August 2024

Chevron announced first oil at the Anchor field in the US Gulf of Mexico deepwater, unlocking the potential for a considerable amount of new production.

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LFG-to-RNG production to more than double by 2030, but project success depends on location and scale

12 August 2024

Landfill gas remains the most popular feedstock option for renewable gas production (LFG-to-RNG), but project pre-tax breakeven prices can range, with success relying heavily on location and scale, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

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US community solar market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029

08 August 2024

7.3 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of total new community solar installations are expected to come online in existing state markets by 2029 in the US, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). Cumulative national community solar installations will break 14 GWdc by 2029.

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Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% in 2023 to 536 GWac

06 August 2024

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% to 536 gigawatts alternating current (GWac) in 2023, reflecting a strong year for the broader solar industry. The top 10 global PV inverter vendors accounted for 81% of the market.

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Lower 48 well costs expected to decline 10% in 2024

29 July 2024

After peaking in 2023, Lower 48 well costs are expected to decline 10% in 2024 and 1% in 2025, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie.

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Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

25 July 2024

Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world.

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Solar and wind uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033

08 July 2024

From 2024 to 2033, developers will bring more than 5.4 terawatts (TWac) of new solar and wind capacity online, increasing the cumulative global total to 8 TWac, as the world endeavours to electrify economies and meet decarbonisation targets.

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Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar PV module manufacturer rankings

11 June 2024

Nine out of the top 12 manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s new global solar PV module manufacturer rankings are Chinese companies.

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China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

01 May 2024

China accounted for 65% of global wind capacity in 2023, which pushed four Chinese wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) into the top five global rankings, a first for the sector. With a record of 16.3 gigawatts (GW) capacity installed, Goldwind maintained the leading position for the second consecutive year.

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Renewables and nascent low-carbon technologies most exposed to high interest rates

18 April 2024

If high interest rates persist, transitioning to a net zero global economy will be even harder and more costly. The higher cost of borrowing negatively affects renewables and nascent technologies, compared to more established oil and gas, and metals and mining sectors, which remain somewhat insulated.

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EQT acquisition of Equitrans increases natural gas company’s dominant footprint in the Northeast, says Wood Mackenzie

13 March 2024

Addressing EQT Corporation’s (EQT) acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN), which it previously owned and spun off in 2018, Eunji Oh, senior research analyst for Wood Mackenzie said, “The Northeast region has increasingly faced difficulties building new infrastructure projects and this transaction would give EQT ownership of midstream assets that should increase in value over time if the basin remains constrained.”

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Solar installations skyrocket in 2023 in record-setting first full year of Inflation Reduction Act

06 March 2024

The U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022.

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After hitting new highs in 2023, US lower 48 oil production growth will begin to slow considerably in 2024 and beyond

22 February 2024

US Lower 48 oil production growth exceeded expectations in 2023, adding 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) despite inflationary pressures, private consolidation, and declining rig activity. However, the repercussions of these decisions will impact supply moving forward as the region is poised for much lower growth in 2024 and beyond, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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Cumulative US community solar installed capacity expected to break 14 GWdc by 2028

21 February 2024

US cumulative community solar installations are forecasted to break 14 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) in existing state markets by 2028, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA).

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Carbon intensity regulation to make or break global low-carbon hydrogen market

15 February 2024

The future of low-carbon hydrogen hinges on global policymakers introducing regulations and subsidies that focus on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen produced rather than its colour.

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Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy merger creates the largest pure play company in the Permian, according to Wood Mackenzie

14 February 2024

Addressing Diamondback Energy, Inc. and Endeavor Energy Resources L.P.’s US$26 billion merger transaction, Alex Beeker, research director, corporate research for Wood Mackenzie said, “This deal creates the largest Permian pure play company, and it will trail just ExxonMobil and Chevron in terms of total Permian production.”

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US wind market installations hit a decade low

08 April 2025

The U.S. wind market continued a downward trend in 2024, with 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of total installations, the lowest in 10 years, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report released by Wood Mackenzie. The report shows that 3.9 GW of onshore builds came online last year, along with 1.3 GW of onshore repowers and 101 megawatts (MW) of installed offshore capacity.

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US energy dominance faces long-term challenges

17 April 2025

While the United States currently dominates global oil and gas production, it faces significant challenges to maintaining the same level of leadership in the coming decades, according to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

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Proposed US House budget reconciliation bill poses many challenges to renewable energy industry

15 May 2025

Solar, wind, and energy storage forecasts potentially downgraded, while 95% of announced green hydrogen projects are at risk.

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Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2025

23 July 2025

Now in its third year, Wood Mackenzie's Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2025 will bring together expert analysts and industry leaders in Houston, October 8-9.

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US Q1 wind installations increase 91% YOY, but uncertain regulatory environment stalls turbine orders

28 July 2025

The Q1 U.S. wind market exceeded 2024’s pace, more than doubling activity with 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of installations—but regulatory uncertainty led to a significant pullback in wind turbine orders, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report released today by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP).

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Daenerys discovery a game-changer for Talos in GoA

25 August 2025

Addressing Talos Energy’s announced discovery at the Daenerys prospect in the Walker Ridge protraction area of the deepwater Gulf of America/Mexico (GoA), said Miles Sasser, senior research analyst, upstream for Wood Mackenzie said, “For Talos, the discovery is a game-changer. The company's GoA portfolio was ageing, but Daenerys could add more than 50 millions of barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) net proved reserves. That would increase its YE2024 proved reserves of 194 mmboe more than 25%.

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US grid interconnection agreements increase 33% in 2024

28 August 2025

US grid interconnection agreements reached historic highs in 2024, surging 33% to 75 GW—the highest volume on record.

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Virtual power plant capacity expands 13.7% year-over-year to reach 37.5 GW, according to Wood Mackenzie

17 September 2025

The virtual power plant (VPP) market grew rapidly over the last year, reaching 37.5 GW of behind-the-meter flexible capacity, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

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H1 US wind installations down 15% YOY, activity spike projected for H2

21 October 2025

The Q2 U.S. wind market installed 593 megawatts (MW), down 60% compared to Q2 2024. But installations through the first nine months of 2025 are projected to outpace 2024, reaching a total of 3.8 gigawatts (GW).

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Coal and gas generation can accommodate 40 to 75% of expected US peak demand growth through 2030

20 November 2025

With the US preparing for approximately 90 gigawatts (GW) of peak demand growth through 2030, gas and coal generation will only be able to meet about 37 GW of this growth.

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U.S. Adds 11.7 GW of New Solar Capacity in Q3, Third Largest Quarter on Record

09 December 2025

The U.S. solar industry installed 11.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in Q3 2025, marking the industry’s third-largest quarter on record and pushing total installations this year past 30 GW.

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Big Beautiful Gulf 1 lease sale shows "targeted" approach in new leasing era

11 December 2025

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concluded the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) on December 10, 2025. The sale attracted just over $300 million in bids, with the number of bids down 37.8% compared to the most recent lease sale 261.

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US expected to install over 7 GW of wind capacity in 2025, 36% more than 2024

18 December 2025

The U.S. is expected to add more than 7 gigawatts (GW) of wind installations in 2025, a 36% increase over the previous year, and the five-year outlook remains unchanged quarter-over-quarter from previous forecast.

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U.S. adds 43 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, marking fifth straight year as top source of new power

10 March 2026

The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, remaining the dominant source of new capacity added to the grid for the fifth consecutive year. Solar and energy storage represent 79% of new capacity installed in the first year of the Trump Administration.

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20K technology to unlock more than 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent in resources in the US Gulf of Mexico

LFG-to-RNG production to more than double by 2030, but project success depends on location and scale

US community solar market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% in 2023 to 536 GWac

Lower 48 well costs expected to decline 10% in 2024

Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

Solar and wind uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033

Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar PV module manufacturer rankings

China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

Renewables and nascent low-carbon technologies most exposed to high interest rates

EQT acquisition of Equitrans increases natural gas company’s dominant footprint in the Northeast, says Wood Mackenzie

Solar installations skyrocket in 2023 in record-setting first full year of Inflation Reduction Act

After hitting new highs in 2023, US lower 48 oil production growth will begin to slow considerably in 2024 and beyond

Cumulative US community solar installed capacity expected to break 14 GWdc by 2028

Carbon intensity regulation to make or break global low-carbon hydrogen market

Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy merger creates the largest pure play company in the Permian, according to Wood Mackenzie

US wind market installations hit a decade low

US energy dominance faces long-term challenges

Proposed US House budget reconciliation bill poses many challenges to renewable energy industry

Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2025

US Q1 wind installations increase 91% YOY, but uncertain regulatory environment stalls turbine orders

Daenerys discovery a game-changer for Talos in GoA

US grid interconnection agreements increase 33% in 2024

Virtual power plant capacity expands 13.7% year-over-year to reach 37.5 GW, according to Wood Mackenzie

H1 US wind installations down 15% YOY, activity spike projected for H2

Coal and gas generation can accommodate 40 to 75% of expected US peak demand growth through 2030

U.S. Adds 11.7 GW of New Solar Capacity in Q3, Third Largest Quarter on Record

Big Beautiful Gulf 1 lease sale shows "targeted" approach in new leasing era

US expected to install over 7 GW of wind capacity in 2025, 36% more than 2024

U.S. adds 43 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, marking fifth straight year as top source of new power

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