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Exploration industry eyes a brighter future at EAGE
- 12 六月 2018
In his keynote address to the EAGE 2018 Conference in Copenhagen, Andrew Latham, vice president, global exploration, at Wood Mackenzie, told delegates that the exploration sector emerged from the downturn in better shape, and the economic outlook is looking bright.
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Permian produced water: slowly extinguishing a roaring basin?
- 11 六月 2018
With the recent rise oil prices, operators have been adding rigs and ramping up completions in the Permian Basin – the largest and most important source of oil supply growth in the world. However, persistent operational water challenges present a material risk to companies' future profitability and production.
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Majors dig deep as Brazil's PSC Round 4 sets record
- 07 六月 2018
On 7 June 2018, Brazil held its fourth pre-salt auction, just eight months after the highly competitive second and third pre-salt rounds. US$818 million was collected in signature bonuses, the outcome was yet another big success for Brazil. With the successful conclusion of five licensing rounds in the span of less than a year, and a fifth PSC Round set for September 2018, interest in Brazil's upstream sector continues to be very strong.
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LNG markets move from oversupply as rebalancing gets under way
- 07 六月 2018
Wood Mackenzie's short-term global gas and LNG outlook (Q2 2018) sees the market rebalancing as it moves from oversupply, although the global natural resources consultancy believes prices will remain relatively sustained into 2019.
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East Coast gas prices could rise 30 percent in five years
- 25 五月 2018
In a recent study, Wood Mackenzie forecasts Australia's East Coast gas prices to rise up to 30 percent to between A$10 and A$13 /per gigajoule by the mid 2020s.
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UK taxation in isolation will not increase plastics collection rates
- 21 五月 2018
In response to HM Treasury's call for evidence on using the tax system to address single-use plastic waste, Wood Mackenzie Chemicals said there needs to be a bigger focus on behaviour change if current UK plastics collection and recycling rates are to reach the levels seen in a number of European countries.
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Wood Mackenzie joins Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
- 21 五月 2018
Being a Stonewall Diversity Champion is a key part of Wood Mackenzie’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative, ensuring that all employees feel engaged, protected and empowered to perform well at work.
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A new era for oil and gas in Mexico
- 16 五月 2018
Look no further than Mexico for an example of what a successful energy reform looks like. Over the past five years, the country has dramatically overhauled its energy landscape. A new report analyses the impacts of the energy reform on the country's upstream sector.
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Chinese shale gas production to almost double in two years
- 17 四月 2018
Shale gas in China has seen significant progress over the last decade, growing to nearly 600 wells and 9 bcm of production last year. In its latest analysis, Wood Mackenzie projects Chinese shale gas production to almost double to 17 bcm in 2020.
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IMO aims to halve global shipping emissions. But, what will it cost?
- 12 四月 2018
The IMO is gearing up to cap sulphur emissions. Wood Mackenzie looks at the potential impact the new regulations could have on the shipping and bunker fuel sectors.
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Upstream FIDs pushes on with lower costs
- 05 四月 2018
As previously forecasted by Wood Mackenzie, 2017 saw a significant recovery in upstream FIDs, with the number of project sanctions more than doubled compared to 2016. Wood Mackenzie expects a similar total this year - circa 30 major project FIDs - supported by continued prudence in industry spending.
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Highlights and Commentary from Brazil Concession Round 15
- 30 三月 2018
Brazil's Round 15 closed today, 29 March 2018, with the award of roughly half of the offshore blocks on offer. The round occurred six months following the closing of rounds 14 and 3 PSC last year, continuing the country's aggressive licensing push.
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Concho Resources buys RSP Permian in Largest Permian Deal Ever
- 28 三月 2018
Andy McConn, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, shares his thoughts following Concho Resources announced acquisition of RSP Permian Inc. in an $8 billion all-share deal, the largest purely Permian deal ever.
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UK plastic bottle deposit scheme vital to changing consumer behaviour
- 28 三月 2018
Commenting on the UK Government's plans to introduce a plastic bottle deposit scheme, Helen McGeough, PCI Wood Mackenzie, Senior Consultant, commented:
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US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250
- 22 三月 2018
On Wednesday, 21 March 2018, the US held its region-wide GoM Lease Sale 250, attracting 159 bids from 33 participating companies, with high bids totalling US$124.8 million. The total of high bids represents a modest increase of about US$3 million over last year's August region wide Lease Sale 249 but is still a lacklustre result.
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Conventional pre-FID breakevens give the Lower 48 a run for its money
- 14 三月 2018
Analysis of global oil cost curves indicates that many conventional pre-FID projects – even deepwater developments - are now competitive on a breakeven basis with US Lower 48 tight oil. However, this competitiveness has come at the expense of volumes. The trade-off of cost efficiency versus volumes means that in the medium- to long-term, the cost of supply is set to increase, highlighting the US Lower 48’s role as an important marginal barrel producer.
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Section 232 exemptions: Australia stands to gain significantly
- 13 三月 2018
Commenting on the likelihood that Australia will be exempt from Section 232 steel tariffs, Alex Griffiths, Wood Mackenzie Senior Research Analyst, said:
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Without UK steel tariff exemption, US users will struggle to source high value-added steels
- 09 三月 2018
In response to Trade Secretary Liam Fox's announcement that the UK will seek an exemption from President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports to the US, Alex Griffiths, Wood Mackenzie Senior Research Analyst, said:
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Will a shifting global market embrace US crude?
- 05 三月 2018
A new study by Wood Mackenzie, examines this shift in the oil market, and assesses the challenges and opportunities facing the market and US producers and midstream operators.
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What will a fresh output cap at Groningen mean for the gas market?
- 01 二月 2018
A new cap on production from the Netherlands' giant Groningen gas field may have an impact on the security of Europe's gas supply, hurt Dutch treasury receipts and prompt a reassessment of the field's remaining value.
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Offshore decommissioning in Asia Pacific could cost US$100 billion
- 01 二月 2018
According to Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis, decommissioning Asia Pacific's offshore assets – nearly 2,600 platforms and 35,000 wells – could cost over US$100 billion.
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Mexico’s Deepwater Round 2.4 Receives Significant Bids
- 31 一月 2018
Mexico’s second deepwater licensing round closed today on a high note with 19 of 29 offered blocks awarded, raising more than US$500 million in cash payments. Shell dominated the auction, snapping up nearly half of all blocks awarded. In the Perdido Area, the company won five of six awarded blocks.
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BP's double proves there's life in the old dog yet
- 31 一月 2018
BP announced it made two discoveries on the UK Continental Shelf in 2017 - Capercaillie, in the North Sea, and Achmelvich, in the West of Shetland. Wood Mackenzie believes the finds prove there's still life in the ultra-mature province.
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Latin America to buck global exploration trend in 2018
- 22 一月 2018
Driven by an impressive array of licensing and farm-in opportunities, plus an upsurge in exploration activity, Latin America’s upstream sector is poised for a banner year in 2018, according to a new insight by Wood Mackenzie, Latin America Upstream: What to look for in 2018.
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New dual-credit scheme can elevate Chinese electric vehicles industry
- 19 一月 2018
Under heavy subsidies from the government, China's electric vehicles (EV) market has grown exponentially to overtake the United States as the world's largest EV market. However with subsidies fading out in two years' time, the Chinese government and EV manufacturers are pressed for time to sustain the growth momentum in EVs. Wood Mackenzie's latest research reveals that China's proposed dual-credit scheme can reshape the EV market for a more sustainable development beyond the abolishment of subsidies in 2020. The EV penetration rate is projected to hit 17% in 2035 as a result.
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India to double oil products growth in 2018
- 19 一月 2018
India is poised to double its oil product demand growth (190 kb/d) in 2018 after a sluggish 2017, when demand grew by only 93 kb/d. Last year, demand growth was at its slowest in the past three years.
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EU's Plastics Strategy May be Missed Opportunity
- 16 一月 2018
Follwoing the EU's pledge to make all plastic packaging recyclable by 2030, Helen McGeough, PCI Wood Mackenzie Senior Consultant, commented
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Global Polyethylene Markets: 6 Key Things to Look For in 2018
- 16 一月 2018
The year 2018 will be recorded as the "transition year" for the polyethylene industry. Widely anticipated North American polyethylene resin will hit the global markets, China's ban on importing scrap plastic will challenge the prevailing trends, and new tax structures in the United States and India will show its full impact on the plastic industry.
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Who will finance Asia's coal power projects?
- 05 一月 2018
Historically, coal has played a key role in meeting Asia's growing power demand. However environmental concerns has led to more stringent regulations and commitments towards tighter emission controls globally. Increasingly over the last year, financing institutions (mostly export credit agencies (ECAs) in OECD countries and European banks) have announced plans to stop investing in coal power projects. This could impact Asia since we expect growth in power demand through to 2035, and this calls for new power capacity, including coal-fired ones.
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Deepwater Gulf of Mexico stages a comeback in 2018
- 05 一月 2018
The U.S. deepwater Gulf of Mexico sector has struggled since crude dropped in late 2014. However, as costs finally settle at a bottom and operators set a new standard for operational efficiency, 2018 might just be a turning point for the sector.

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