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

• 03 March 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.

CCUS growth challenged by current economics

• 10 October 2024

Speaking at Wood Mackenzie’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference in Houston, Peter Findlay, research director and head of CCUS economics for Wood Mackenzie, said that despite a growing market for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), economics remain challenging, and many potential projects are at risk.

Trump Administration: the first 100 days

• 27 April 2017

Hear Verisk Maplecroft review Trump's first 100 days in office. What geopolitical risks have we seen? Will domestic stalemates force emphasis on foreign policy? Jimena Blanco and Paul McConnell discuss the risks, rewards and repercussions.

2035: a new global powerhouse emerges

• 13 April 2017

Move over China. Rising incomes, population growth and industrialisation are fuelling a period of rapid, sustained growth in India's energy demand that could reshape the global scene.

Electric vehicle growth set to accelerate through the 2020s

• 13 February 2020

Cheaper batteries, faster charging and greater ranges will make the 2020s the decade of the electric vehicle. Latest analysis from Ram Chandrasekaran.

Libya’s oil blockade – and the million b/d loss in exports

• 03 February 2020

In this month's episode of the MENA in Brief podcast, Ian Thom and Toushar Chakrabarty discuss the impact of the blockade on Libyan oil exports.

US-China trade deal flatters to deceive

• 21 January 2020

Beijing’s commitment to purchase an additional $52.4 billion of energy from the US creates a huge opportunity, but is it realistic and what could be the consequences?

Electric vehicles: coronavirus wreaks havoc across the supply chain

• 08 April 2020

Global EV sales could see a 43% drop, while battery raw materials markets face major disruption in 2020.

Seven challenges Covid-19 raises for the climate agenda

• 28 April 2020

Will Covid-19 help or hinder the global climate agenda? Analysts from our sister company Verisk Maplecroft examine seven ways coronavirus is challenging decarbonisation.

Global exploration before and after Covid-19

• 20 May 2020

Get the highlights of Wood Mackenzie's annual exploration survey, conducted just before the oil price crashed – and examine the stark contrast in plans and budgets pre- and post-pandemic.

Dual circulation and China’s push for energy security

• 25 November 2020

At its core, dual circulation is about relying less on the outside world.

Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions

• 31 March 2021

The grounding of the 400-metre, 224,000-tonne Ever Given cargo vessel in the Suez Canal last Tuesday inevitably sparked concern across the global economy and, while the vessel is now afloat and traffic has resumed, will have once again reminded Asian countries of the risks such trade arteries continue to present.

Macroeconomics

Understand the interplay between commodities and the economy with macroeconomics analysis to help forecast the pace of global economic development to 2035.

Rethinking energy security

• 04 April 2022

The transition to low-carbon sources creates a new set of concerns about excessive dependence on imports. How could we rethink energy security?

Wood Mackenzie 2022 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 February 2023

In 2022 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, exploring everything from progress on the path to net zero to the impact of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Increasing subsidies for anthropogenic carbon capture destined for CCS-EOR to levels for CCS-Storage would lower global emissions

• 26 July 2024

Captured CO2 for enhanced oil recovery (CCS-EOR) has fallen out of favor in recent years and been supplanted by captured CO2 to dedicated sequestration (CCS-Storage), however, a new analysis shows that CCS-EOR will often deliver lower emissions and better support the energy transition, according to a series of reports from Wood Mackenzie.

Cutting dependence on China’s renewables supply chain

• 01 June 2023

The US takes a lead by incentivising equipment manufacturers.

Global economy maintains momentum after upside surprise

• 04 March 2024

The global economy is expected to grow at a decent clip again in 2024 – but downside risks have escalated since our last quarterly update.

OPEC opts for clever compromise – and a show of unity

• 22 June 2018

Focusing on market fundamentals, we look at the impact of three possible options for OPEC and co-operating non-OPEC producers.

Can upstream deliver the oil and gas supply the world needs?

• 17 August 2023

Assessing the risks in a strong investment upcycle

What does the US-China trade deal mean for refiners - and for the market?

• 20 January 2020

After over a year of trade tensions, the US and China signed a “phase one” trade deal on 16 January. As part of the deal, China has agreed to increase the value of energy imports by US$52.4 billion above 2017 levels over the next two years. What could it mean for the oil market?

The Biden administration finalises 45V hydrogen tax credit rules

• 10 January 2025

Learn about the updated 45V tax credit rules for low-carbon hydrogen production and their impact on green and blue hydrogen projects in the US. Discover how these changes affect energy policies and the future of hydrogen in global markets.

Re-thinking energy transition supply chains

• 29 February 2024

Can the rest of the world compete with China?

Big Oil is back buying upstream assets

• 29 June 2023

Targets are gas and strengthening core positions

Controlling emissions could have short-term negative impact on Chinese economy

• 08 September 2021

China’s efforts to control carbon emissions could have a negative impact on its economic growth in the short term, says Wood Mackenzie.

The all-electric movement goes to war against gas

• 07 February 2020

The all-electric movement threatens future gas demand, OPEC+ oil producers consider an output cut, and the warm winter is hitting gas prices.

Three lessons for decarbonising power markets

• 07 September 2023

Investment in the grid and storage must match renewables growth

Six themes shaping the energy world in 2024

• 09 January 2024

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2024? Our experts share their thoughts.

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Global olefins: 10 trends to watch as coronavirus reshapes the industry

• 05 May 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a transformational effect on global olefins. Supply, demand, trade, pricing, costs and margins are all being impacted to the extent that it will undoubtedly reshape the wider industry. So, what forces are defining the ‘new normal’?