AI is transforming demand-side management

• 03 January 2024

The role of artificial intelligence in energy management is an exciting development. We examine how AI is transforming strategic forecasting, risk management and optimisation in energy infrastructure.

How energy diversification can drive development

• 29 October 2025

Can energy diversification unlock a new era of growth? PETRONAS and Accenture join Energy Gang to explore how emerging economies are building fairer, more resilient energy systems ahead of ADIPEC 2025

Does low-carbon hydrogen still have a future?

• 12 October 2025

Is hydrogen hype fading or is the real work finally beginning? Hear from HY24 and Intercontinental Energy on what’s next for low-carbon hydrogen

Keeping cleantech investment alive

• 15 April 2025

Can climate innovation survive the funding crunch? Discover how smarter investment strategies are keeping cleantech alive.

What happened at COP29?

• 27 November 2024

Ed Crooks discusses the outcomes of COP29 with Energy Gang regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Harder. They dive into what was agreed upon and its implications for the global energy transition. Joining them is Anca Gurzu, who covered the talks live in Baku.

Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean?

• 18 November 2024

As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver concrete outcomes on climate finance. The goal is an agreement that could mean US$1 trillion a year or more flowing from rich countries to low and middle-income countries.

Google’s demanding goals for decarbonisation

• 16 May 2024

Horizons podcast: Security Alert

• 29 April 2022

Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Prakash Sharma and Massimo Di-Odoardo for our latest Horizons podcast: Security Alert. Listen now for a deep dive into the crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Shell 'to be net-zero company by 2050'

• 16 April 2020

Commenting after Shell announced its intention to become net-zero company by 2050, Luke Parker, vice president, corporate analysis, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “This is an evolution of the net carbon footprint ambition that Shell unveiled in November 2017.

French major Total to take 50% stake in Adani solar unit

• 07 February 2020

Speaking after French major Total announced it planned to buy a 50% stake in Indian company Adani Green Energy’s solar unit, Tom Heggarty, principal analyst with Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Practice, said: “Total has been extremely active in the power and renewables M&A market as it seeks to diversify its activities and grow its exposure to the zero-carbon power sector."

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.

Chinese shale gas production to almost double in two years

• 17 April 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.

Latin America to buck global exploration trend in 2018

• 22 January 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.

Oil market uncertainty could significantly affect prices

• 24 February 2025

Wood Mackenzie projects that Brent crude oil prices will average $73.00 per barrel (bbl) in 2025, according to its latest market outlook. The forecast considers various geopolitical and economic factors, including potential peace talks between Russia and the US regarding the Ukraine conflict, ongoing tariffs, and sanctions against Iran.

Natural gas remains the crucial bridge in the energy transition, yet challenges persist

• 20 February 2025

Natural gas will play a vital role in the energy transition, supporting the expansion of renewables and accelerating the shift away from coal, according to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, titled "The bridge: Natural gas's crucial role as a transitional energy source," emphasizes that while the world is increasingly turning to renewable energy, natural gas remains fundamental to meeting global energy needs and reducing emissions in the medium term.

US November election results could decelerate energy transition, with $1 trillion in energy investment on the line

• 16 May 2024

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 catapulted the US to global leadership in decarbonisation. But a victory for former President Donald Trump in the November 2024 election, combined with long-standing issues around the US relationship with China and US government deficits, could significantly alter the path of US energy policy and usher in a delayed transition scenario, according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

Global power demand surge puts net zero by 2050 out of reach as world heads toward 2.6°C warming

• 29 October 2025

Surging power demand and mounting geopolitical tensions have made 2050 net zero goals unattainable, with the world now on track for 2.6°C of global warming.

Oil and refining market implications of Israel’s strike on Iran

• 16 June 2025

Explore the ripple effects of Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear program and how it could reshape global oil markets and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East

Global energy storage set to triple in 2021

• 07 October 2021

New research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), shows annual global storage deployments will nearly triple year-on-year, reaching 12 GW/28 GWh in 2021. Across the world, economic recovery is top of mind for politicians, with renewable energy integration taking centre stage. Despite disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Storage Outlook, released today, forecasts nearly 1 TWh of total demand from 2021-2030.

5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus

• 12 March 2020

Principal Economist Peter Martin’s 2000-word report “Global spread of Covid-19 derailing the world economy” examines the impact of coronavirus on the world economy. Get the highlights of Peter’s research here or purchase the full report for a more in-depth discussion.

Radical reform and China’s pathway to carbon neutrality

• 30 September 2020

Despite being both the world’s largest energy market and largest carbon emitter, China’s position has long been that responsibility to reduce global emissions rests with rich countries: you broke it, you fix it.

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

• 28 July 2021

Demand across most commodities in China is expected to slow down in the second half of 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new monthly China Economic Focus report.

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

• 25 February 2022

The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

Republican control will shift US energy policy away from net zero, but sweeping agenda faces roadblocks

• 18 November 2024

Republican control in the US will move energy policy away from net zero targets, but President-elect Trump’s full agenda will face political and market opposition according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.

Below zero: what the WTI crash means for US and global markets

• 21 April 2020

On Monday, April 20, WTI dipped to minus $37.63, collapsing under the weight of global oversupply and sharply reduced demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked our experts on supply and demand dynamics, infrastructure, and financial markets to shed light on these historic numbers and discuss what we can expect in the near and longer-term.

Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 March 2022

In 2021 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, putting a unique angle on everything from Covid-19 and COP26 through the recovery of commodity markets and rising geopolitical risk.

Horizons Live: Taking the strain

• 29 January 2025

Watch the Horizons Live replay as industry experts analyse how the upstream sector can meet rising oil and gas demand amid a delayed energy transition. Discover insights on investment needs, supply challenges, and the impact on global energy markets.

Can drayage trucks go electric?

• 03 August 2023

Government funding and innovative business models are driving the electrification of the US drayage sector.

Upstream FIDs pushes on with lower costs

• 05 April 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.

Global power markets outlook: the energy transition gathers pace

• 22 July 2022

Sustained high prices accelerate the shift to renewables, but issues and obstacles vary by region.