The Energy Gang at the London Hydrogen Conference: part one | Podcast

• 26 September 2023

Host Ed Crooks brings you the first of two special episodes recorded live from Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference.

The Energy Gang live from NYU: An expert analysis on the energy transition landscape | Podcast

• 22 September 2023

A special edition in partnership with New York University during Climate Week in New York. The panel highlights the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in the United States' efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon energy future.

The US government is rolling the dice on direct air capture | Podcast

• 08 September 2023

We explore the science and analysis behind DAC and CCS technologies, including their socio-political implications. Guest host Amy Myers-Jaffe is joined by Emily Grubert and Robbie Orvis to discuss the opportunities and challenges.

Defeating doomerism: the search for a new climate narrative | Podcast

• 11 August 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder to discuss doomerism and how it’s creeping into climate change conversations. Plus, the potential of carbon utilization and what it can mean for the energy sector.

The race to lead the world in clean energy | Podcast

• 14 July 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they discuss the economic vision behind Bidenomics and how it aims to turn the climate crisis into an opportunity for job creation and cost reduction.

Controversy over COP28 | Podcast

• 30 June 2023

On this week’s Energy Gang we delve into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the upcoming climate talks at COP 28. The gang also look at grid stability which is a critical concern and the rising demand for long-duration battery storage solutions.

AI in energy; evolution or revolution? | Podcast

• 19 May 2023

The Energy Gang examines whether AI can help build a net-zero energy system

The Energy Gang Live from NYU’s 2040 Now Event | Podcast

• 21 April 2023

The Energy Gang dives into scenario analysis and the future of energy in their latest episode, recorded live at NYU's 2040 Now event.

Is geothermal energy the key to stabilising the grid? | Podcast

• 07 April 2023

In the latest episode, we discuss the growing importance of geothermal energy in power generation, Virtual Power Plants and the trend of ESG investing.

Could a banking crisis stop our energy transition progress? | Podcast

• 24 March 2023

On the show today, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott from Columbia University, and Shanu Matthew of Lazard Asset Management, to analyse the economic storm we’ve seen brewing in the past few weeks.

Clearing the red tape around renewables | Podcast

• 10 March 2023

On this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert join Ed Crooks to explore critical topics in the energy industry. They discuss the steps needed to unlock investment in renewable energy projects, energy security concerns following recent geopolitical events, and the latest innovations in battery chemistry.

Climate Change is Shaping Our Most Important Decisions in the Energy Transition

• 24 February 2023

Ed Crooks and Melissa Lott are joined by Dr Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to understand the consequences of a warming world is essential for making the right decisions as trillions of dollars are invested in energy production around the world.

The US clean energy boom: What might stop it?

• 10 February 2023

Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers-Jaffe, join Ed Crooks on today’s Energy Gang episode to discuss barriers that need to be addressed in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the continued growth of low carbon energy in the US.

The renaissance of nuclear power | Podcast

• 27 January 2023

This special episode of The Energy Gang focuses on nuclear power. Ed Crooks is joined by Katy Huff, Carl Perez and Melissa Lott. They discuss what’s driving the global resurgence of interest in its potential.

China’s PTA producers look to futures to weather market volatility

• 16 July 2020

China’s purified terephthalic acid (PTA) producers have been using the futures market to price PTA in the spot market, hedge against risks and manage inventory. This has allowed many to stay profitable, despite market uncertainty and disruption brought by the coronavirus pandemic, says Wood Mackenzie.

Scrap metals to remain underutilised despite availability and rising demand

• 26 November 2020

Scrap metals demand growth is expected to outpace primary metals over the next two decades. However, it will remain underutilised compared to its overall availability, says Wood Mackenzie.

PV module innovations to help drive down solar costs in coming decade

• 19 October 2020

The global solar industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade as the annual demand for solar rose year after year while the cost of solar declined significantly. In the 2020s, solar module costs will continue to fall, albeit at a much slower rate. Instead, improvement in module efficiency and power class will propel the declining capex trend forward and ultimately lower the solar levelised cost of energy (LCOE), new research from Wood Mackenzie found.

2020s to be decade of emerging solar PV markets

• 25 February 2020

The next decade is set to deliver more of the same for solar PV, according to Wood Mackenzie.

A second Trump administration

• 07 November 2024

A new Trump administration will have huge influence across both the domestic and international arenas. Introducing more import tariffs, abandoning climate policy and resolving conflicts are all high on the agenda. There are major implications for the energy and natural resources sectors.

In conversation with Asia Pacific’s CEOs

• 04 November 2020

We hosted the CEOs of PETRONAS, Santos and Medco, the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, and many other senior executives from a range of leading oil and gas companies, utilities and banks over two days at our APAC Energy & Commodities Summit last month.

Policy developments to shape global steel markets in 2020

• 21 January 2020

Chinese steel demand will likely peak this year at 890 million tonnes, a growth of 1.5%, according to Wood Mackenzie. With China responsible for half of global steel demand, Chinese government policy remains core to Wood Mackenzie’s view.

Why COP26 has to succeed

• 28 October 2021

What happens if COP26 doesn’t put the world on a 2 °C or lower pathway? Our latest Energy Transition Outlook explores what happens if COP26 fails to lay down the law on collective goals and actions to tackle climate change.

Oil demand to continue to set records in 2024

• 11 January 2024

Global oil demand is due to rise by almost 2 million barrels a day (b/d) in 2024, with China accounting for over 25% of that increase according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.

The coming US low-carbon energy boom

• 27 January 2023

The extensive tax credits and other subsidies for low-carbon energy included in the Inflation Reduction Act have been widely seen as propelling the US into first place as a location for investment in those technologies.

For a few dollars more – OPEC’s shifting stance

• 13 October 2016

OPEC’s plan for production cuts signals a desire to support prices, even if the battle to wrest control of the market seems barely half won.

OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

• 06 December 2022

Speaking after today’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said “The decision by OPEP+ to continue with its recently agreed 2 million barrels per day (b/d) production cut through the end of 2023 is not a surprise, given the uncertainty in the market over the impact of the 5 December EU Russia crude oil import ban and the G7 price cap. In addition, the producers group faces downside risk from the potential for weakening global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.”

November Horizons Live

• 11 December 2025

Discover how Africa can turn vast natural resources into real energy access and unlock its next phase of economic growth

Polyester & Raw Materials

Analyse the commercial and strategic drivers of polyester supply and demand, price forecasts and market trends for polyester markets.

Five ways the coronavirus changed the world of energy this week

• 20 March 2020

The US government is starting to buy crude and facing calls for it to manage the oil market, as demand continues to weaken. In this week's Energy Pulse by Ed Crooks.

Will rising interest rates curb the dominance of the US residential solar loan market?

• 26 October 2022

The loan segment has seen 59% year-over-year growth but rate volatility and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will shake up the residential solar market mix.