Biden, China and politics of energy

• 11 11月 2020

As the new administration looks to take the US back into the Paris climate agreement, will the US and China work together on tackling global warming?

Dual circulation and China’s push for energy security

• 25 11月 2020

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

Horizons Live: Eye on the tiger

• 09 4月 2025

What if India’s growth matched China’s 2000's boom? Explore the global energy ripple effects in this month’s Horizons Live.

US COP21 withdrawal: Is this actually a step forward?

• 02 6月 2017

On 01 June 2017, President Trump took the first step on the road to reconsidering the best way to meet our climate challenges.

What investors want to know about energy and natural resources

• 17 6月 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on energy demand remains top of mind, but investors’ questions reveal a return to calm if not a return to “normal”

How green is the EU pandemic recovery package?

• 30 7月 2020

Despite EU leaders reaching agreement on the €750 bn pandemic recovery package, a substantial hurdle remains; ratifying the deal in the European Parliament, where its green credentials will be scrutinised

Biden’s clean energy plan aims at job creation

• 17 7月 2020

As the US faces economic crisis, the Democratic presidential challenger sees opportunities for stimulus in the energy transition

Trump and Biden seek the middle ground on energy

• 11 9月 2020

The two contenders for the US presidency have fundamentally different views on energy, but have been seeking to win over swing voters

Energy transition outlook: Middle East

• 18 2月 2025

Energy transition progress slows in our latest update – but uncertainty around pace and duration pushes the Middle East to prioritise resiliency.

Rethinking energy security

• 04 4月 2022

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

The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict escalation on the global energy market

• 24 6月 2025

Events are moving quickly. In response to Saturday night’s developments, we hosted a webinar on Monday to explore the potential impact of a Strait of Hormuz closure on the global economy and the oil and natural gas value chains.

Geothermal, dealmaking, and the future of clean energy finance

• 10 6月 2025

Dive into groundbreaking discussions on geothermal technology, clean energy dealmaking and the resilience of the renewable sector amidst policy shifts in this exclusive report from ACORE Finance Forum

Ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

• 27 6月 2025

Oil and gas prices have fallen following the ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. Market fundamentals are regaining their influence

It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act

• 20 5月 2025

Could new House legislation derail the clean energy boom? Experts break down the proposed tax credit cuts and what it means for America’s renewable future

Global economic outlook: trade tensions bite

• 27 5月 2025

Our forecasts for global GDP and industrial production have been revised down sharply in our latest macroeconomic outlook as the impact of trade tensions is felt across markets.

How is geothermal faring in 2025?

• 15 7月 2025

Optimism amidst despair: key takeaways from the 17th Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference

• 04 7月 2025

Industry maintains long-term confidence despite oversupply challenges, but Western players risk falling behind China's strategic investments.

The art of never letting a crisis go to waste

• 15 7月 2020

I asked our experts what they believe governments and companies should be doing to ensure that they emerge stronger from the crisis.

US pipelines blocked by the courts

• 09 7月 2020

Campaigners against pipelines scored three notable successes this week. Their victories show challenges are mounting for pipeline operators

How would a second wave of lockdowns affect oil and gas markets?

• 18 8月 2020

The risk of a second wave of lockdowns is mounting, and with it the risk of an even deeper global recession. What would this mean for oil and gas market dynamics? And what are the implications for industry stakeholders?

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

• 13 8月 2020

Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?

What a second wave of lockdowns would mean for Asia’s oil and gas markets

• 18 8月 2020

Bold assumptions, but not unrealistic. But what would happen with a second wave of prolonged, nationwide lockdowns? What would this mean for economic activity? How will oil and gas supply and prices be affected? Will Asia’s demand-led recovery be blown off course?

Time for Asia’s Sputnik moment on decarbonisation

• 22 9月 2020

Halting the pandemic and rebuilding economies are the most urgent goals for the immediate future. Wood Mackenzie estimates that almost US$20 trillion – equivalent to a quarter of global GDP – will go towards stimulus packages, public health spending and delivering a vaccine over the next 12-18 months alone.

Net zero North Sea: can hydrogen live up to its hype?

• 20 10月 2020

The UK has an opportunity to be at the forefront of the global hydrogen economy – but it calls for rapid technology scale-up.

What can the materials transition learn from the energy transition?

• 12 10月 2020

Materials use is on a course to double by 2050, with waste generation increasing by 70%, putting an unsustainable burden on our planet. It’s time for a materials transition, with the global scale and ambition of the energy transition.

Radical reform and China’s pathway to carbon neutrality

• 30 9月 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.

What will the 2020 elections mean for US energy?

• 21 10月 2020

The 2020 elections bring US energy policy to a fork in the road. Trump offers continuity, with some further easing of regulations on the oil, gas and coal industries. Biden offers a return to the Obama administration’s strategy of using regulation to cut emissions, and more ambitious moves if the Democrats win control of Congress.

Are miners ready for a net zero future?

• 21 10月 2020

Miners are facing greater pressure than ever to cut emissions. We examine the policies and operations of the five largest diversified miners – Anglo American, BHP, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Vale – to see how they are making headway and where the key challenges lie.

Big Oil commits to dividends in troubled times

• 30 10月 2020

The US and European majors showed how cash distributions are a crucial part of their appeal to investors in the energy transition

Can the UK lead the world in carbon capture, utilisation and storage?

• 24 11月 2020

Technological innovation could shift challenging economics, accelerate net zero ambitions and create a world-class CCUS industry on the UK Continental Shelf.