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  Despite surging power demand, gas-fired power faces manufacturing constraints that could limit near-term growth

  • 14 五月 2025

  A new report from Wood Mackenzie finds that despite surging power demand, the gas turbine market could experience "turbo lag" in the next 15 years due to manufacturing constraints, rising costs, and competition from renewables.

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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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  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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  European PET market turmoil: knock-on effects for brand owners

  • 25 五月 2018

  The European PET market is currently in a state of turmoil, which has principally been caused by a lack of PTA feedstock and reduced imports.

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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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  China's mega crude-to-chemicals projects may deal knockout blow to regional PX exporters

  • 21 八月 2018

  Higher base chemicals demand and feedstock security for heavy naphtha are driving the development of a new wave of mega-integrated refinery and chemical sites in China. Private Chinese chemical producers, including Hengli and Rong Sheng, are back-integrating their chemical plants with refineries by building mega-integrated facilities. Wood Mackenzie expects these projects to come on stream in the next 12 to 24 months.

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  Poland tops growth league in Europe’s €14.1 billion flexible packaging market

  • 18 七月 2018

  According to PCI Wood Mackenzie's latest review of the European marketplace, 'Flexible Packaging European Supply Demand Report', Poland continued to be the fastest growing major flexible packaging market in Europe in 2017, increasing by over 5% during the year.

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  Inaugural Wood Mackenzie Prize awarded to Houston-based EY employee

  • 10 八月 2018

  This ADIT June exam session saw the inaugural award of the Wood Mackenzie Prize, which recognises the highest scoring pass in this year’s Upstream Oil and Gas exam, awarded to Gareth Charles Lewis, of Houston, Texas, USA, who is employed at EY.

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  Private equity's future in US Gulf of Mexico deepwater

  • 19 九月 2018

  With many Independents and Majors chasing onshore shale and white hot Brazil and Mexico, the US Gulf of Mexico, once the coveted jewel of the oil industry, has become a lower investment priority in recent years. This has opened the space for private equity-backed companies who have stepped up to the plate, turned pennies into dollars and shown they have what it takes to compete.

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  India to overtake China as world's largest oil demand growth centre by 2024

  • 03 九月 2018

  India's oil demand is expected to grow by 3.5 million barrels per day (b/d) from 2017 to 2035, accounting for one-third of global oil demand growth. India's demand is driven by rising income levels, an expanding middle class and a growing need for mobility.

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  West Europe PET bottle recovery grows, but challenges for RPET supply chain remain

  • 01 十月 2018

  The total volume of PET bottles collected in West Europe during 2017 was near 2 Mt, compared to an estimated 3.2 Mt of bottles placed in the market, according to Wood Mackenzie Chemicals' latest report on the RPET market in West Europe.

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  Permian producers hedge their bets against pipeline delays

  • 11 九月 2018

  Permian producers increased their 2020 oil-basis hedge positions by 431% during Q2. Such a sharp rise suggests producers perceive a higher risk that key pipeline projects fail to start up by 2019 target dates, according Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis of oil and gas activity.

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  US energy dominance faces long-term challenges

  • 17 四月 2025

  While the United States currently dominates global oil and gas production, it faces significant challenges to maintaining the same level of leadership in the coming decades, according to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

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  Copper production to become a growth driver in 2025 as capital allocation strategies diverge in mining

  • 02 四月 2025

  Greenfield copper projects start to offer the most attractive returns for capital investment Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis shows a significant shift in capital allocation strategies within the mining sector, as production growth has become a primary focus amid increasing competition for capital investment. According to Wood Mackenzie’s Metals and Mining Corporate analysis, three key factors are driving this shift: Increasing non-discretionary capital expenditure requirements Continued need for robust balance sheets to weather potential market volatility Growing focus on copper for both growth and diversification strategies

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  European renewable PPA market sees 19GW of new capacity contracted in 2024

  • 15 四月 2025

  The European renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market demonstrated strong recovery in 2024, with nearly 19 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity contracted, according to the latest Europe Renewables PPA Tracker report released by Wood Mackenzie. The report highlights a surge in PPA activity, with Spain and Germany leading the market, accounting for 30% of total capacity. Solar PV and wind projects represented approximately 80% of contracted capacity, with each technology contributing similar volumes. Poland, the UK and Greece entered the top five across all deal types (corporate, route-to-market and utility).

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  North American net energy-related emissions to fall 20% by 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie

  • 03 三月 2025

  According to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie, 2030 net energy-related emissions from the North American power sector are set to fall by 20% compared to 2024 levels. The "Energy Transition Outlook 2024-25: Americas" report shows that in Wood Mackenzie’s base case outlook, main drivers of this activity in North America will be lower emissions from the power sector, which are set to decline 24% by 2030, and the acceleration of transport electrification.

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  The oil industry nervously stands by: Tariff uncertainty and price volatility are threats to supply, investment and the service sector

  • 23 四月 2025

  The global oil industry has been bracing for a crisis since oil prices fell below US$60 per barrel (/bbl), a level unseen since 2021. Producers are preparing for potential further declines, with investment in the US Lower 48 tight oil sector particularly responsive.

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  In 2025, Up to 3.5 Mcmd in play as spot gas market challenges firm contracts in Brazil

  • 30 四月 2025

  Brazil's Local Distribution Company (LDC) market dynamics are set for significant changes in 2025, with a notable shift towards spot market transactions, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie.

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  Australia risks losing edge in global hydrogen race as projects stall, warns Wood Mackenzie

  • 29 五月 2025

  Despite its early leadership ambitions, Australia is falling behind in the global hydrogen economy, with 80% of its low-carbon hydrogen projects still in early development and multiple high-profile cancellations, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Released at the Australia Energy Producers Conference, the report, ‘How can Australia compete in the global hydrogen market (before it’s too late)?’ highlights that while the country boasts world-class renewable energy potential and abundant land, it is struggling to convert those advantages into competitive hydrogen production.

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  US adds 8.6 GW of new solar module manufacturing capacity, one of the strongest quarters of growth in its history

  • 09 六月 2025

  House-passed federal tax legislation threatens to undercut the solar industry, which is the primary source of new US electricity generation and is delivering a historic boom in domestic manufacturing.

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  Latin America embraces unconventional oil and gas exploration

  • 09 六月 2025

  According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Global Unconventional Roundup, Mexico and Argentina have significant potential for increased oil and gas production through unconventional resource development.   “As conventional reserves decline globally, we're seeing a resurgence of interest in unconvention...

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  Top ten solar PV module manufacturers show resilience in H1 2024 despite facing significant headwinds, Wood Mackenzie says

  • 23 一月 2025

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  Geothermal energy poised for transformation: Wood Mackenzie explores emerging next-gen technologies

  • 28 五月 2025

  Next-generation geothermal technology could transform the energy sector, offering abundant, round-the-clock low-carbon power and heat, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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  Record year for Chinese overseas power projects: 24 GW installed in Belt & Road countries

  • 27 一月 2025

  Chinese companies have made a significant milestone in their overseas power development, installing a record 24 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in Belt & Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number marks a doubling of the capacity installed in 2023 a...

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  India needs US$4.3 billion government support to enable CCUS adoption

  • 06 三月 2025

  India needs US$4.3 billion government support to enable CCUS adoption The country to account for close to 15% of Asia Pacific’s CCUS capacity by 2050

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  Chinese OEMs sweep the global wind podium for the first time

  • 14 三月 2025

  Wood Mackenzie's latest report on global wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reveals that Chinese companies dominated the market in 2024, with Goldwind, Envision, and MingYang securing the top three positions globally for the first time. Key findings: • Goldwind maintained its lead for the third consecutive year, installing 20 GW – a more than 20% increase on 2023 and more than 60% increase on 2022. • Five OEMs installed double-digit GW for the first time, with Chinese manufacturers benefiting from robust domestic demand and Vestas dominating markets outside China. • The Chinese market grew by almost 12% year-over-year to a record more than 80 GW, accounting for more than 60% of annual connected capacity globally. • Installations outside China declined by 9% year-over-year, impacting Western OEMs.

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  China's steel industry at critical crossroads of overcapacity and green transition

  • 03 四月 2025

  The China steel sector is currently dealing with an overcapacity of more than 50 million tonnes (Mt), a figure that is projected to rise to 250 Mt over the next decade, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. Construction's share of steel demand will decline from its peak of 60% to 48% over the next decade. Housing's share of steel demand is expected to decrease from 40% in 2020 to 23% in the long-term. Energy transition sectors, including wind energy, solar energy, and electric vehicles, are projected to account for 10% of steel demand by 2030

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  US V2X installed capacity to double to 40 MW in 2025

  • 27 三月 2025

  The vehicle-to-everything market (V2X) is expanding, with installed capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) in 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to the report “Power from the people: The state of the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market” this expansion will be driven largely by school bus electrification programs. School buses provide significant downtime combined with their reliable duty cycles and large batteries.

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  Data center pipeline capacity exceeds 92 GW by end of 2024, says Wood Mackenzie

  • 13 三月 2025

  The pipeline capacity for US data centers with development activity since 2023 exceeded 92 gigawatts (GW) at the end of 2024, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. The adoption of artificial intelligence is fueling massive capacity expansion for data centers and competition for power. According to the report “US data center pipeline” from Wood Mackenzie, monthly pipeline additions reached 7 GW in the fourth quarter of 2024.