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China's AI boom to drive data centre power demand to 774 TWh by 2030

25 August 2026

China data centre demand share triples to 6% of total power consumption by 2030, scaling to 17% by 2060 China's national hubs to command over 70% of total data centre capacity Carbon emissions from China data centres to peak by 2035 as green power mandates tighten

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Severe droughts affect critical shipping arteries, sending more disruption to energy markets

01 September 2026

Severe droughts are affecting several of the world's critical shipping arteries, adding further pressure to energy markets already reeling from disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, according to the latest data from Wood Mackenzie's VesselTracker.

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Mexports reach 2026 peak in August before seasonal decline, says Wood Mackenzie

01 September 2026

US natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico (Mexports) are closing August at a record monthly average of almost 7.9 Bcf/d, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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Data centre boom drive structural LNG demand in Southeast Asia, while South Asia remains out of reach

07 September 2026

The hyperscale data center boom sweeping Asia is generating materially divergent outcomes for LNG demand across the region, with Southeast Asia emerging as a compelling new demand driver while South Asia remains structurally out of reach for gas.

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New gas power policy of China’s Guangdong province drives structural shift from baseload to peak-only dispatch, resulting in reduced running hours

16 September 2026

A major shift in Guangdong's gas power dispatch policy is changing the role of gas-fired generation. Fleets are moving from baseload to mostly peak-only operations, which may reduce long-term gas demand growth in the power sector.

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Wood Mackenzie earns fifth consecutive Forbes recognition on Forbes' 2026 'World's Best Management Consulting Firms' list

16 September 2026

Wood Mackenzie has secured its place on Forbes' 2026 'World's Best Management Consulting Firms' list for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading insight provider and advisor in global energy.

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After the Strikes: What Next for Qatar, Iran and the World's Largest Gas Field?

17 September 2026

The 2026 Middle East conflict has struck at the centre of the global gas system. Strikes on Qatar's North Field and Iran's South Pars have taken capacity offline across a resource base that holds 25% of the world's gas and supplies 10% of global production, creating cascading implications for LNG markets, buyer behaviour, and long-term energy security.

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U.S. energy storage market posts record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as longer-duration systems drive growth

22 September 2026

The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026, driven by a shift toward longer-duration storage systems and stronger residential energy capacity.

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Replacing decommissioned renewables will take solar and wind installations to new heights as 2.5 TW of projects reach end of life by the 2040s

24 September 2026

More than 3.5 terawatts (TW) of global wind and solar capacity is operational, but as first-generation equipment ages, a further 2.5 TW of projects will face a stark decision for owners by the 2040s: abandon the site, invest to extend its life, or renew it entirely.

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A US diesel export ban would trigger global stock drawdowns, cut US refinery utilisation and risk driving gasoline prices higher

24 September 2026

As US diesel prices soar and political pressure for an export ban grows, a new Wood Mackenzie analysis warns the move could have considerable ripple effects, triggering significant global product stock drawdowns while ultimately proving self-defeating for American consumers.

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Half of global LNG capacity will sit in two countries by 2030, making Floating LNG the primary route to supply diversification

30 September 2026

By 2030, roughly half of global LNG production capacity will sit in two countries. Under an extended disruption to Gulf LNG supply, Wood Mackenzie estimates global availability could run approximately 70 mmtpa below pre-conflict levels to 2035. Seven floating LNG projects sanctioned since 2023, adding 18 mmtpa of new capacity across six countries, represent the market's most direct response to both pressures.

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Singapore’s 9.25 GW low-carbon electricity import pipeline is stuck: Wood Mackenzie expects just 15% of the generation mix from imports by 2035

07 October 2026

No project under EMA’s low-carbon framework has reached Financial Close or commenced construction Malaysia has emerged as the only corridor with a credible path to delivery this decade Almost half the pipeline is long-dated and high risk

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Johan Sverdrup crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to brent as Saudi pipeline suspension tightens European medium-sour supply

07 October 2026

As Saudi Arabia’s suspension of its East-West pipeline drives medium-sour crude prices above US$140/bbl and European refiners scramble for alternatives, a new Wood Mackenzie analysis finds Johan Sverdrup crude has hit a record US$24/bbl premium to Brent, putting field partners on course for a cashflow windfall of up to US$7.1 billion in 2026 against a US$500 million forecast made at the start of the year.

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Battery electric vehicles to dominate vehicle sales by 2050

28 June 2021

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be the dominant form of road transport by 2050, accounting for 56% of all vehicle sales that year, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

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Mozambique LNG under starter’s orders

18 June 2019

US independent Anadarko Petroleum today formally sanctioned its Mozambican liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, Mozambique LNG. Anadarko is developing Mozambique’s first onshore LNG facility, initially consisting of two LNG trains with a total nameplate capacity of 12.88 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa). Feedgas comes from the Golfinho/Atum field, in Offshore Area 1.

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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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Is deepwater ready for cost inflation?

27 November 2018

In a newly published report, Wood Mackenzie notes that the deepwater industry appears in good health, following a sustained cost reduction through the downturn. However this hard work is in danger of being undone, as impending cyclical cost inflation could raise break-even costs once again.

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Renewable energy could reduce Asia Pacific LNG plant emissions by 8%

17 August 2020

Using renewable energy to power liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Asia Pacific could reduce emissions by about 8%, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Permian operators cash in ... by thinking inside the box

21 August 2019

As the tight oil sector continues to mature, producers are looking for ways to optimise their operations, improving efficiency of both production and costs. It's a battle to win back investor confidence. New research from Wood Mackenzie underscores the fact tight-oil operators are no longer chasing growth at all costs. Development strategies have firmly shifted to focus on scale: drilling sections instead of wells, with compressed paybacks, at the lowest possible cost. Many are favouring a “cube” development strategy, viewing it as the most efficient way to capitalise on cost savings.

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Resilience and sustainability to be core oil and gas themes of 2021

19 January 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals that sustainability and resilience will be at the heart of the oil and gas industry story in 2021.

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Action to achieve Paris climate goals will upend oil and gas prices

15 April 2021

If the world acts decisively to limit global warming to 2°C by 2050, the scale of change will revolutionise the energy industry. Progressive electrification will squeeze the most polluting hydrocarbons out of the energy mix, nearly eliminating their markets. Oil demand will shrink, and with it, so will the power of major oil producers. Gas demand will remain resilient, but business models will need to evolve.

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China’s solar exports booming, up 64% in 2022 despite global trade tensions

23 May 2023

China’s solar exports grew 64% to US$52 billion in 2022 despite global trade tensions, according to latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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Major energy exporters race to lead in global hydrogen trade

28 October 2021

The time is ripe for the world's major energy exporters to accelerate the energy transition, and mastering the hydrogen trade could make a difference, says Wood Mackenzie.

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US-China agreement connects the fastest-growing LNG supplier with the largest LNG growth market

12 May 2017

Chinese companies can now negotiate long-term contracts to source liquefied natural gas from US suppliers, the US Commerce Department said.

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Energy transition to drive refinery and petrochemicals integration

16 February 2021

2020 was a difficult year for the world’s refineries as the coronavirus pandemic reduced refinery utilisation and OPEC+ supply restraint narrowed crude price differentials. Despite this, integrated refinery and petrochemical sites significantly outperformed their fuels-only peers, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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Decarbonising US power grid 'may cost US$4.5 trillion'

27 June 2019

The transition to a 100% renewable US power grid will need investment of up to US$4.5 trillion over the next 10 to 20 years, new analysis from Wood Mackenzie found.

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Carbon removal key to meeting Paris Agreement target

24 June 2021

Achieving the 2°C goal of the Paris Agreement will require more than simply avoiding carbon. To cap global warming at 1.5°C or even 2°C, carbon removal will be essential. Research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), shows the key to effective large-scale carbon removal is unlocking potential economies of scale through basin-wide carbon capture and storage (CCS), effectively providing a community answer to a global problem.

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Japan to lose top LNG importer position to China by 2022

23 July 2019

According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, Japan could lose its pole position as the world’s top LNG importer to China as early as 2022.

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China to hold over 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity from 2023-26

07 November 2023

After investing over US$130 billion into the solar industry in 2023, China will hold more than 80% of the world’s polysilicon, wafer, cell, and module manufacturing capacity from 2023 to 2026.

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Wood Mackenzie Launches the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service at Mining Indaba 2023

06 February 2023

Wood Mackenzie, the leading provider of decision intelligence for the world’s natural resources sector, today launched the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service (EVBSC) at the Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The EVBSC is a new product that provides end-to-end detailed analysis and forecasts of the electric transportation value chain including quarterly long-term outlooks to 2050 and 10-year forecasts, and monthly short-term reports and data for EV, Li-ion battery and raw materials (lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and manganese) markets.

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China's AI boom to drive data centre power demand to 774 TWh by 2030

Severe droughts affect critical shipping arteries, sending more disruption to energy markets

Mexports reach 2026 peak in August before seasonal decline, says Wood Mackenzie

Data centre boom drive structural LNG demand in Southeast Asia, while South Asia remains out of reach

New gas power policy of China’s Guangdong province drives structural shift from baseload to peak-only dispatch, resulting in reduced running hours

Wood Mackenzie earns fifth consecutive Forbes recognition on Forbes' 2026 'World's Best Management Consulting Firms' list

After the Strikes: What Next for Qatar, Iran and the World's Largest Gas Field?

U.S. energy storage market posts record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as longer-duration systems drive growth

Replacing decommissioned renewables will take solar and wind installations to new heights as 2.5 TW of projects reach end of life by the 2040s

A US diesel export ban would trigger global stock drawdowns, cut US refinery utilisation and risk driving gasoline prices higher

Half of global LNG capacity will sit in two countries by 2030, making Floating LNG the primary route to supply diversification

Singapore’s 9.25 GW low-carbon electricity import pipeline is stuck: Wood Mackenzie expects just 15% of the generation mix from imports by 2035

Johan Sverdrup crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to brent as Saudi pipeline suspension tightens European medium-sour supply

Battery electric vehicles to dominate vehicle sales by 2050

Mozambique LNG under starter’s orders

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

Is deepwater ready for cost inflation?

Renewable energy could reduce Asia Pacific LNG plant emissions by 8%

Permian operators cash in ... by thinking inside the box

Resilience and sustainability to be core oil and gas themes of 2021

Action to achieve Paris climate goals will upend oil and gas prices

China’s solar exports booming, up 64% in 2022 despite global trade tensions

Major energy exporters race to lead in global hydrogen trade

US-China agreement connects the fastest-growing LNG supplier with the largest LNG growth market

Energy transition to drive refinery and petrochemicals integration

Decarbonising US power grid 'may cost US$4.5 trillion'

Carbon removal key to meeting Paris Agreement target

Japan to lose top LNG importer position to China by 2022

China to hold over 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity from 2023-26

Wood Mackenzie Launches the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service at Mining Indaba 2023

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