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Medco Energi's potential takeover of UK-listed Ophir Energy

02 January 2019

On the first day of 2019, Ophir announced it was in talks with Indonesia's Medco Energi regarding a cash takeover. No amount or other details have yet been released, other than Medco has to make a clear binding offer by the 28th of January if a deal is to proceed. Ophir's upstream portfolio includes assets in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania. It also has exploration acreage in Mexico and Bangladesh.

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US Gulf of Mexico poised for historic year in 2019

19 December 2018

Next year is shaping up to be a good one in the US Gulf of Mexico, with the first increase in drilling in four years, first-ever production from a Jurassic play, key new project sanctions and an uptick in M&A all in the cards, according to Wood Mackenzie's annual US Gulf of Mexico outlook.

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North America to lead next wave of global LNG projects

18 December 2018

North America will lead the next wave of global LNG project sanctions in 2019, with three US Gulf Coast developments expected to reach final investment decision (FID) in the first half of 2019, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest quarterly North America LNG projects update.

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Upstream companies positioned to thrive in 2019

17 December 2018

Price volatility. Market turbulence. Geopolitical tensions. As 2018 draws to a close the stage is already set for a fascinating 2019 in the upstream industry. In the recently published 2019 upstream and corporate outlook reports, Wood Mackenzie highlights how well prepared the industry is to adapt and thrive in tumultuous times.

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Solar tariffs hold back Q3 installations, scramble project timelines as procurement pipeline booms

13 December 2018

The Section 201 solar tariffs took a toll on U.S. utility-scale solar installations in the third quarter according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report for Q3 from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The residential market, meanwhile, continued...

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Major LNG buyers' uncontracted demand to quadruple by 2030

13 December 2018

Wood Mackenzie's latest research reveals that uncontracted demand by the world's seven largest LNG buyers could quadruple to 80 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2030.

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OPEC and Russia agree output deal

07 December 2018

OPEC and its allies agreed a 1.2 million barrel per day cut after two days of tense meetings in Vienna.

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US energy storage project pipeline doubles in 2018, nears 33 GW

06 December 2018

The pipeline for energy storage projects in the U.S. has doubled this year, ballooning to 32.9 gigawatts, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the Energy Storage Association (ESA). While not all of the projects will come to fruition, this ...

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ExxonMobil's Pluma marks a perfect 10

04 December 2018

ExxonMobil’s exploration success in the last few years has established the Guyana basin as one of the world’s offshore exploration hotspots. Luiz Hayum, research analyst with Wood Mackenzie's Latin America upstream oil and gas team, comments on Exxon's latest find, Pluma.

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2-degree world out of reach even under accelerated energy transition

30 November 2018

The global energy transition is underway, but is a 2-degree world within reach? In its alternative energy outlook, Carbon-constrained scenario 2018: Navigating a challenging path to lower global emissions, Wood Mackenzie explores how commodity demand and carbon emissions react by an accelerated deployment of power and transport sector technologies.

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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.

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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.

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Hammond raises hopes of decommissioning hub role for Scotland

30 October 2018

In the Autumn Statement, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond did not make any headline changes to oil and gas tax rates, setting out instead plans to make a "call for evidence" on how to establish Scotland as a global hub for decommissioning.

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OGA gives Alligin and Finlaggan the green light

23 October 2018

UK Oil & Gas Authority gives the Alligin and Finlaggan developments the green light

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Petronas takes 10% stake in Oman’s Khazzan development

23 October 2018

Malaysian NOC Petronas buys a 10% interest in Oman's Khazzan development

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New Turkmengaz gas and chemical complex good news for domestic petrochemicals industry

18 October 2018

Following the opening of the new Turkmengaz gas and chemicals complex, located in Kiyanly, Turkmenistan, Wood Mackenzie Chemicals Analyst Laurie Baxter commented:

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US-China trade dispute will disrupt global polyolefins trade

16 October 2018

Following the escalation of trade tariff disputes between the world’s two largest economies, China and the U.S., Wood Mackenzie Chemicals expects that U.S. polyolefins exports to China will be negatively impacted by 50% in 2019.

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How do the Majors stack up in the Lower 48?

16 October 2018

The Major oil and gas companies have made big strategic bets on the US Lower 48's unconventional plays. The scale, returns and investment flexibility offered by tight oil and gas has made it an essential part of most major players’ portfolios. But how do the players compare to each other?

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Ensco beefs up fleet with Rowan deal

08 October 2018

Offshore driller Ensco is poised to buy smaller rival Rowan in an all-stock deal valued at $2.38 billion.

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Wood Mackenzie focuses Lens on data

02 October 2018

Fresh new design, cutting-edge cloud technology and open-source solutions are the hallmarks of Wood Mackenzie’s all-new platform, Lens. It enables the consultancy’s natural resources clients to access, analyse and model data in every major commodity, in every market, in ways they have never been able to do before.

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Total hits the jackpot at Glendronach

24 September 2018

Total has made a major gas discovery in the UK's West of Shetland region, hitting an estimated 1 trillion cubic feet of gas

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Australian gas shortages loom as LNG exporters and domestic consumers compete for supply

11 September 2018

The pace and scale of transformation in the east Australian gas market over the past five years has put gas – both its availability and its pricing – firmly on the country’s political agenda. Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie today releases its Australia East Coast Gas Market Outlook 2018-2032. The report offers a comprehensive overview of the dynamics shaping the gas market, including the drivers of domestic gas demand, how gas flows will change and price dynamics.

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EVs up to 67% less emissions intensive than ICE cars

05 September 2018

A typical mid-size electric vehicle (EV) can generate up to 67% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than a gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) car on a well-to-wheel basis.

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ExxonMobil and Guyana hit Jackpot with latest offshore discovery

01 September 2018

ExxonMobil’s exploration success in the last few years has established the Guyana basin as one of the world’s offshore exploration hotspots. Accounting for 15% of all conventional crude found globally since 2015, no other area has delivered as much conventional oil resource.

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Decommission or redevelop? Brazil's mature Campos basin oil fields await resurgence

28 August 2018

Brazil’s Campos basin is awaiting a resurgence in production according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, analysing the impacts redevelopment of the basin's mature oil fields could have on production, royalty collection and job creation.

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Alternate battery technology vendor ecosystem growing rapidly

16 August 2018

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables expects new flavours of NMC chemistry, including 532 (5 parts nickel, 3 parts manganese, and 2 parts cobalt) and 622 (6 parts nickel, 2 parts manganese, and 2 parts cobalt) to start gaining market share by 2019.

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Bidding down but sums higher in US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 251

15 August 2018

On Wednesday, 15 August 2018, the US held its region-wide Lease Sale 251, attracting 171 bids from 29 participating companies, with high bids totalling US$178.1 million. An increase of about $53 million from the last region wide lease sale in March.

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Global upstream project delivery is finally hitting the mark

14 August 2018

Has the oil and gas industry finally turned around its reputation for always delivering upstream projects behind schedule and overbudget? Emerging signs of improved execution suggest companies are getting it right after a period of dismal performance on project returns, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report.

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Escalation of US sanctions on Turkish aluminium imports would devastate Turkish downstream sector

10 August 2018

Commenting on today's announcement from Donald Trump regarding the US' intentions to double tariffs on aluminium imports from Turkey, Wood Mackenzie Senior Research Analyst, Kamil Wlazly, said:

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China tariffs on US chemicals adds uncertainty to capital investment

03 August 2018

Commenting on the news that China is planning to place tariffs on chemicals from the US, Senior Vice President Chemicals, Stephen Zinger, said:

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Medco Energi's potential takeover of UK-listed Ophir Energy

US Gulf of Mexico poised for historic year in 2019

North America to lead next wave of global LNG projects

Upstream companies positioned to thrive in 2019

Solar tariffs hold back Q3 installations, scramble project timelines as procurement pipeline booms

Major LNG buyers' uncontracted demand to quadruple by 2030

OPEC and Russia agree output deal

US energy storage project pipeline doubles in 2018, nears 33 GW

ExxonMobil's Pluma marks a perfect 10

2-degree world out of reach even under accelerated energy transition

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

Big Data adds up to big savings for upstream players

Hammond raises hopes of decommissioning hub role for Scotland

OGA gives Alligin and Finlaggan the green light

Petronas takes 10% stake in Oman’s Khazzan development

New Turkmengaz gas and chemical complex good news for domestic petrochemicals industry

US-China trade dispute will disrupt global polyolefins trade

How do the Majors stack up in the Lower 48?

Ensco beefs up fleet with Rowan deal

Wood Mackenzie focuses Lens on data

Total hits the jackpot at Glendronach

Australian gas shortages loom as LNG exporters and domestic consumers compete for supply

EVs up to 67% less emissions intensive than ICE cars

ExxonMobil and Guyana hit Jackpot with latest offshore discovery

Decommission or redevelop? Brazil's mature Campos basin oil fields await resurgence

Alternate battery technology vendor ecosystem growing rapidly

Bidding down but sums higher in US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 251

Global upstream project delivery is finally hitting the mark

Escalation of US sanctions on Turkish aluminium imports would devastate Turkish downstream sector

China tariffs on US chemicals adds uncertainty to capital investment

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