Qatar eyes LNG top spot as it primes 64% output boost

• 26 November 2019

On 25 November, Qatar Petroleum (QP) announced that it will boost output from Qatar LNG by 64% - from 77 million tonnes per annum (tpa) at present to 126 million tpa by 2027 – following a successful appraisal of the North Field’s onshore extension, near Ras Laffan Industrial City.

US policy cranks up the risks to oil supply – and price

• 14 May 2019

Dwindling spare OPEC capacity leaves market vulnerable to disruption. Learn more.

What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?

• 03 December 2024

Could the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act reshape the future of US solar? Hear Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Martin Pochtaruk from Heliene tackle policy changes, trade challenges and the critical skills gap in solar manufacturing.

OPEC's surprise production cut

• 06 December 2019

The OPEC+ group's flexible approach to managing the market is good for prices in the short term, but creates uncertainty beyond 2020. Get the latest analysis of today's OPEC announcement from Ed Crooks with Ann-Louise Hittle, head of macro oils.

Can Africa help solve Europe’s gas supply crunch?

• 18 April 2023

Europe needs gas, and Africa has plenty of it – but planned exports are fraught with risk

Can the North Sea survive the price rout?

• 23 March 2020

The North Sea has weathered several storms in its 50-year existence. But the events of the past few weeks mean the sector is entering uncharted waters. The coronavirus pandemic and collapse in OPEC+ production restraint has seen Brent reach its lowest point since 2003.

Shell takes a hit from the coronavirus downturn

• 02 July 2020

The company is taking a gloomier view of oil and gas prices over the next few years, prompting a writedown in asset values of up to $22 billion after tax

The US puts up the barriers to Chinese products

• 20 May 2024

China takes only a tiny share of the US markets for EVs, solar modules and steel. The Biden administration is signaling that it intends to keep it that way.

Stepping on the gas: are Asia Pacific governments doing enough?

• 26 June 2019

Find out which Asia Pacific countries are most attractive to investors as a gas supply crunch looms. And get your copy of the report by Graham Kellas, Senior VP of Global Fiscal Research.

Energy Pulse: in brief (11th August)

• 11 August 2023

Standout oil well performance in New Mexico, Saudi Aramco confirms its new dividend plan, the EU backs CCUS projects, the latest on superconductivity hopes, and more

No country for oil men (and women)

• 30 January 2025

UK and EU energy policies risk undermining energy security and economic growth by discouraging domestic oil and gas investment, increasing reliance on costly imports and jeopardising net zero goals. Discover how regulatory uncertainty, high taxes and declining North Sea production threaten the future of Europe’s energy transition.

OPEC+ aims for balance as it rolls over output curbs

• 02 July 2019

Speaking as the OPEC and OPEC+ meetings ended in Vienna today, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, said: “The agreement to roll over production restraint was a foregone conclusion after the green light from Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, at the G20 meeting for continued production restraint."

Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions

• 11 September 2023

As demand for gas grows, it poses challenges for global climate goals. Suppliers will come under increased pressure to curb their emissions.

Crude-to-Chemicals: opportunity or threat?

• 23 April 2019

Is crude-to-chemicals integration just another industry buzzword or is it the way forward for oil and chemical companies?

The IEA’s outlook to 2040

• 15 November 2019

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's flagship World Energy Outlook highlighted its concern that the world is "well off track from the aim of a secure and sustainable energy future". This and more from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chair, Americas.

African upstream capex ‘may be slashed by 33%’

• 31 March 2020

Faced with the double whammy of the oil price crash and the coronavirus pandemic, Africa’s upstream sector looks set to slash capital spending by around 33% in 2020. Similar cuts to operating costs are also targeted by producers to stay cash-flow neutral. Unlike the 2015-16 price crash, this time nothing is sacrosanct: some operators will even wield the axe on committed spend, as well as the discretionary expenditure.

Walking Japan’s energy tightrope

• 06 February 2025

Japan’s new energy plan reshapes its path to net zero, balancing nuclear, renewables and LNG for a secure energy future.

Global upstream: 5 things to look out for in 2019

• 11 January 2019

The global upstream fundamentals for 2019 are encouraging, despite recent price volatility. Angus Rodgers explains why in this look ahead at five big themes in upstream oil and gas in 2019.

How AI is reviving the nuclear industry

• 30 September 2024

Surging electricity demand for AI is prompting companies and banks to look at building new nuclear power plants in the US. Government support will still be needed.

Is the world sleepwalking into an oil supply crunch?

• 16 July 2021

Where new oil supply to 2030 will come from and what it costs

Heating up: 2024 showcased the promise of geothermal energy

• 19 February 2025

Geothermal energy is gaining momentum - driven by new tech, major investments and big tech partnerships. Is it the next big player in renewables?

Why Brent isn’t reacting to escalating geopolitical risk

• 08 February 2024

Today’s geopolitical temperature is close to boiling point. So why haven’t oil prices leapt in response, as we’ve seen in the past?

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The US solar industry waits

• 13 December 2022

Before the solar industry can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act, it needs government guidance and supply chain relief.

Is there more upside for oil prices in 2023?

• 13 April 2023

OPEC+ output cuts hasten market tightening

How will Covid-19 change corporate strategy?

• 01 June 2020

Future energy demand patterns could look very different depending on policy choices and the societal response to the pandemic. Our three scenarios suggest oil demand in particular is at risk. How will the increased uncertainty influence corporate strategy? Will we see diversifying companies speed up investment in decarbonisation? What are the options for pure oil and gas players, big or small?

Stepping on the gas: the state of global methane policies and regulations

• 19 September 2024

As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, international attention has turned to methane.

Our key takeaways from the Lisbon Energy Summit 2024

• 09 July 2024

As the global energy transition accelerates, collaborative investment, renewables deployment and energy security are high on the agenda to fuelling a low-carbon future

Will there be a bailout for the hard-pressed US shale industry?

• 13 March 2020

As US E&Ps are battered by plunging oil prices, the Trump administration is considering offering them financial support. This and more in this week's Energy Pulse with Ed Crooks.

The Gasco agenda: how centralisation is set to transform Singapore’s gas procurement

• 15 July 2025

Wood Mackenzie analysts recently examined the Energy Market Authority's (EMA) reasons for the shift, Gasco’s role, and the impact it may have on Singapore's energy landscape.