Live from COP29: How US states will keep up climate action under a Trump administration

• 14 11月 2024

A special COP 29 episode exploring the power of states, regions and cities to advance the energy transition amid uncertain national policies.

What’s next for energy after the US elections?

• 11 11月 2024

With a new Trump administration set to steer US energy policy, what changes lie ahead for energy? Join Ed Crooks and expert guests as they break down the impacts on energy policy, renewables and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Delaware Wolfcamp still leads the pack

• 26 2月 2018

The Delaware Wolfcamp has been the focus of much of the increase in Lower 48 drilling activity in the past eighteen months. While breakevens continue to trend down and the play has attracted a number of new entrants, there are clear signs that growth is plateauing. Is tight oil's crown jewel losing some of its shine?

Mexico and Shell win big in Round 2.4

• 01 2月 2018

Our Latin America Upstream analysts share insights from Round 2.4 closing and what it means for Mexico's future.

What's old is new again

• 04 12月 2017

With capex up 8% in 2017 over 2016, the Eagle Ford is showing signs of renewed interest as rig count trends up and DUCs are drawn down. But what about project economics?

Just how dependent oil markets are on tight oil delivering

• 05 12月 2017

What’s the most unexpected outcome three years on from the price crash? There are a few contenders. OPEC’s zealous adherence to production restraint is right up there. US tight oil is another, briefly inconvenienced by low prices but now embarking on a second great phase of growth.

Will the Permian peak early?

• 21 9月 2017

For nearly two years, investment has poured into the Permian with the fervor of a new Gold Rush. But can the US deliver the oil sector to its Permian promised land?

Shifting tides of global crude oil trade and its impact on Asia

• 12 12月 2018

With significant changes already underway for global crude trade, what will this mean for the industry in Asia?.

Shifting tides of global crude oil trade: Six emerging themes

• 05 12月 2018

We've identified six key themes that will influence the global crude and refining markets in the next five years. Read on for a high level overview of these key areas.

Merger Mania: Denbury Chesapeake and Encana announce deals

• 11 12月 2018

Listen to Crude For Thought, episode 44: Merger mania: Denbury Chesapeake and Encana announce deals

What's top of the agenda at industry and investor roadshows?

• 11 12月 2018

Listen to Crude For Thought, episode 42: What's top of the agenda at industry and investor roadshows?

The changing global crude trade landscape

• 28 11月 2018

Over the next five to six years global crude trade is expected to significantly change. This will impact the entire chain, from producers to investors. In this three part series, we look at the global story, the six key themes and finally, we focus on the likely impacts for Asia.

Capital efficiency: the big question for US unconventionals

• 09 10月 2018

Is US shale the paragon of upstream productivity it’s cracked up to be? As the marginal suppliers, shale gas and tight oil operators ought to be adept at managing for margin and all that’s about. Simon Flowers investigates.

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge?

• 17 9月 2018

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge? Find out why the US Gulf Coast is likely to take the lead in the short term, with the global LNG market looking to China in the long term.

Unconventional operators can unlock US$10 billion in cash from DUC wells

• 12 9月 2018

Following the oil price crash, operators undertook multiple initiatives to reduce costs and become more efficient. Lower equipment costs, improvements in productivity and reduced headcounts are just some of the measures that helped drive 2018 breakevens down to under US$50/bbl from US$76/bbl in 2014.Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement.

Offshore exploration: Does volume equal value?

• 02 7月 2018

In our final video instalment of this three-part exploration series, Research Director Julie Wilson illustrates how Wood Mackenzie's tools can help evaluate subsurface risk and benchmark your peers.

Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

• 03 7月 2018

What do Total, BP, Eni, CNPC, Sinopec Group have in common? Each is among the biggest oil and gas producers in the world, with a portfolio diversified geographically and across multiple resource themes.

Global polyethylene: 6 key things for 2018 (Part 2)

• 01 3月 2018

What should the global polyethylene industry brace themselves for in 2018?.

Corpus Christi: A game-changer for the polyester chain

• 30 4月 2018

With the new Corpus Christi plant coming online, organisations in the PTA and PET markets are aware that change is expected. However, the impact of these changes and the realisation that they will span the entire polyester chain is less understood.

US flex packaging majors losing market share

• 18 6月 2017

US flex packaging majors losing market share

Ethane to Polyethylene: Advantage North America

• 04 2月 2018

Even after growing by 3 million tons since 2012, the North American ethylene industry has 10 firm cracker projects currently underway – adding another 10 million tons by 2020. Where will all the extra polyethylene go? Surely it won’t stay in the North American markets, and it seems that this expansion is just the beginning.

Zero-royalty mineral drilling: a saving grace?

• 18 7月 2016

Drilling zero-royalty minerals is giving some US Lower 48 operators a competitive advantage in the down commodities market.

Trump administration declines to go all in for coal — for now

• 01 9月 2017

On August 24, the Department of Energy released their "Staff Report on Electricity Markets and Reliability," which some thought would provide a strong endorsement of the value of baseload coal. This was not the case.

5 things to know about investing in Mexico power and gas

• 17 10月 2016

Mexico’s power and gas reforms are creating competitive investment markets.

North America Gas Service

Gain a holistic view of the US and Canadian gas markets — and a clear competitive advantage — with detailed supply, demand, and price forecasts.

Will oil majors threaten existing renewable players?

• 12 7月 2017

After 2025, the oil majors’ will be looking for new opportunities, and the renewables market will be an area of increasing focus. Is there enough growth to go around?

Northeast offshore wind power — feast or famine?

• 16 5月 2017

Lower costs of offshore wind energy in Europe have led to renewed interest in the Northeast region, but real-world offshore wind power performance and reliability may fall short of expectations.

Net Metering in a Net Zero world

• 14 6月 2017

Several states have recently restored or extended full retail Net Metering for residential rooftop solar. Read more.

ExxonMobil acquires Southeast Asia's Jurong Aromatics

• 15 5月 2017

ExxonMobil acquired Jurong Aromatics in May 2017, strengthen its aromatics supply position in south east Asia.

A wild ride ahead for petchems?

• 04 3月 2017

Steve Zinger discusses the five market changes which are set to make waves in the global petchems markets.