Video | Shell and Equinor announce UK asset merger to create new JV

• 06 12月 2024

Equinor and Shell are to combine their UK offshore oil and gas assets in a new incorporated joint venture, owned 50/50. The deal will create the biggest producer on the UKCS. We delve into this topic in a recent video, fill out the form to access this full analysis.

Oils & chemicals: 5 things to watch for in 2025

• 11 12月 2024

Our view of the year ahead, including the impact of Trump's re-election on our oil price forecast, a look at refining margins, ethylene capacity and China's overcapacity affects downstream chemicals markets.

Refinery Supply Model

Understand the dynamics of crude and product markets at a global, regional and asset level.

Video | Three FIDs, one day: a turning point for CCUS in the UK and Denmark

• 11 12月 2024

On 10 December, three of the most anticipated Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) of 2024 were announced in the space of just a few hours.

Battery power play: countercyclical opportunities in raw materials

• 13 12月 2024

A framework for understanding BRMs and their potential roles in the mining Majors’ portfolios

Ebook | Power and renewables: the most impactful charts of 2024

• 13 12月 2024

Our experts break down the most notable charts of the year so far across solar, storage, wind, hydrogen and power markets - and what they reveal about the future of the industry

Renewable developers change tack

• 12 12月 2024

Market challenges driving shifts in investment

Hydrogen: 5 things to look for in 2025

• 12 12月 2024

How will a Trump administration impact the US hydrogen outlook? Will we see more giga-scale projects take FID in 2025? Will the mismatch between project FIDs and offtake contracts persist? How much M&A can we expect across the ammonia value chain?

North Sea decommissioning faces challenges on several fronts, says Wood Mackenzie

• 16 12月 2024

The likelihood of a “dash to decom” in the North Sea remains limited due to a number of speed bumps that are slowing the widespread shut down of offshore assets, Wood Mackenzie reports.

Launching thematic exchange-traded funds (“ETF”) with WisdomTree

• 18 12月 2024

How WisdomTree partners with Wood Mackenzie to offer innovative solutions across thematic equities and commodities.

Can CCUS momentum overcome headwinds to the industry?

• 31 10月 2024

We continue the conversation on CCUS following Wood Mackenzie’s 2024 Conference in Houston.

Chevron moves closer to Canadian divestment target with $6.5B asset sale to CNRL

• 08 10月 2024

Addressing Chevron’s announcement to sell Canadian assets to Canadian Natural Resources (CNRL) for US$6.5 billion Mark Oberstoetter, Upstream Research Director in Calgary, said “Chevron has shown commitment to its divestment target with two sale announcements in two weeks. Offloading Alaska assets to ConocoPhillips (COP) last week for US$300 million was a small step and made strategic sense given their lack of materiality in the Supermajor’s portfolio. Today’s announcement moves the company much closer to its US$10-15 billion divestment target.”

Threats to oil supplies show the limits of US production growth

• 08 10月 2024

The US is sometimes thought to be immune to the impact of a steep rise in crude prices, because of the strength of its oil industry. But that view is an oversimplification. How might US E&Ps respond to disruption to global oil supplies?

North America Natural Gas Winter Market Outlook

• 06 11月 2024

Hydrogen offtake contracts: securing project outcomes

• 04 10月 2024

The global low-carbon hydrogen sector continues to hit new milestones, but only a fraction of announced capacity is being negotiated with offtakers, with the aim of advancing projects. Which developers are successfully attracting offtakers to secure project outcomes?

What the Middle East conflict means for oil and LNG

• 03 10月 2024

With escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran, the geopolitical risks are high, yet oil, gas, and LNG market responses remain muted. How much production is at risk? What vulnerable infrastructure points could disrupt supply? Why has the price reaction been subdued compared to recent regional flashpoints?

What could further trade actions mean for the US solar supply chain?

• 22 10月 2024

Protectionism should help domestic manufacturing, but it could come at a cost for buyers. Our recent report leveraging our solar supply chain data explores the implications.

Increased protectionist measures in US solar market could expand domestic manufacturing, but increase overall costs

• 22 10月 2024

New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions in the US solar supply chain would expand domestic manufacturing, but create a more expensive market, potentially slowing down the growing sector, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie.

Energy transition outlook

• 23 10月 2024

Explore our energy transition scenarios and the route to net zero at global at regional level.

An additional £10 billion of North Sea value could be extracted from existing assets if the right fiscal and regulatory regime is established

• 23 10月 2024

Up to £10 billion of North Sea oil and gas pre-tax value could be unlocked from existing assets if the UK government was to implement a fiscal system that encourages investment – and restores trust with the industry – according to new analysis by Wood Mackenzie.

How are tariffs and trade policies impacting green energy growth in the US?

• 22 10月 2024

Global investment in renewables is set to surpass US$2 trillion by 2030, creating jobs, lowering costs and making the U.S. more competitive. But with bottlenecks like transmission gridlock and permitting delays, how can we ensure clean energy initiatives deliver maximum impact?

Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

• 18 10月 2024

Nuclear power can play an important role in tackling climate change and strengthening energy security. Its big problem has been buyers have not been willing to pay a premium for 24/7 carbon-free power. This week, that started to change.

Gastech 2024: Our top three takeaways

• 22 10月 2024

Gastech is the biggest exhibition and conference in the calendar for gas and LNG, attracting everyone from producers and infrastructure players to shippers, consumers and financiers. It’s no exaggeration to say the key conversations about the future of gas and LNG happen here. So, what was causing a buzz this year? 

Global competitiveness of renewable LCOE continues to accelerate

• 21 10月 2024

In 2024, the global landscape for Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) continues to reflect significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way, according to the latest LCOE reports from Wood Mackenzie.

What carbon capture needs to meet climate goals

• 11 10月 2024

What can we expect in the world of energy in 2024. A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, and the rise of blue hydrogen are among Wood Mackenzie analysts’ predictions for the year ahead.

Webinar | Developing a winning IRA strategy: how to navigate uncertainty and maximize benefits from the IRA

• 30 10月 2024

Two years on from the introduction of the IRA, join us to discuss how developers, manufacturers, and EPCs (engineering, procurement and construction companies) are maximising project success and making the most of benefits provided by this landmark bill.

Future energy: biomethane’s time has come

• 17 10月 2024

Investment in the nascent biomethane sector, also known as renewable natural gas (RNG), is picking up, including large-scale M&A as Big Oil and manufacturers build positions. Simon asked Kateryna Filippenko, who leads our new Biomethane/RNG service, how she sees the market developing.

New frontiers: order intake by Chinese wind turbine OEMs advanced beyond domestic dominance in H1 2024

• 18 10月 2024

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the wind energy sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation. Drawing from data from Wood Mackenzie’s rich Wind Services offering, our experts explored the causes and impacts of this pivotal shift in a recent webinar.

Global upstream update: oil supply questions and portfolio resets

• 31 10月 2024

In our latest Global Upstream Update, we explore the latest industry developments, reflect on their broader energy market impact, and consider what could happen next.

Making the connection: the electric T&D supply chain challenge

• 28 10月 2024

A shortage of critical components must be addressed to modernise and grow the US electricity network