• Opinion

  Can the polyester industry recover from Covid-19’s shockwaves?

  • 10 11月 2020

  Volume loss, overcapacity and margin squeeze have taken a toll – but there are bright spots for the polyester industry.

• Opinion

  From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

  • 24 11月 2020

  The energy transition raises many questions, including: how will we meet the flexibility requirements of evolving power systems? What role will hydrogen play in the new energy landscape? And can the energy transition’s materials needs be met?

• Opinion

  Can chemical recycling make plastic more sustainable?

  • 16 11月 2020

  In this insight, Wood Mackenzie explores the development of chemical recycling and how it can dramatically cut the levels of plastic sent to landfill or incineration, or leaked into the natural environment.

• Opinion

  Ten predictions for energy in 2021

  • 18 12月 2020

  Wood Mackenzie analysts on what we should expect in energy in the coming year, for sectors from oil markets to solar costs and coal exports to EVs

• Opinion

  Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

  • 10 12月 2020

  The reality is that Northeast Asia’s carbon neutral targets will be very difficult to meet by renewables alone, given the need to massively increase electrification. With the size of its future economy, the scale of the challenge is up to 10 times greater in China than Japan or South Korea. Given this, what will be the role of nuclear?

• Opinion

  How the delayed Olympic Games disrupts Japan’s recycled fibre sector

  • 21 12月 2020

  The Tokyo Olympics could be a game-changer for sustainable textiles – but some momentum has been lost.

• Opinion

  Is net zero oil and gas production possible?

  • 05 1月 2021

  The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has committed to cutting operational emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net zero production by 2050. Operators have taken significant steps towards decarbonisation – but achieving these goals will take leaps forward in technology, policy and investment.

• Opinion

  Henry Hub prices have gone global

  • 24 11月 2020

  Henry Hub gas prices have gone global. Historically, unlike WTI oil prices, Henry Hub gas prices were an “island” and not impacted by global market dynamics. However, times have changed as US LNG feed gas requirements for exports have reached close to 10 bcfd, or 10% of the total US gas market.

• Opinion

  Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

  • 24 11月 2020

  In news articles, press releases, and industry presentations, 'Energy as a Service' is highlighted as a new business model driving microgrid deployment in the United States. Examples include leading developers and suppliers including Schneider Electric, Enchanted Rock, Siemens and others.

• Opinion

  Africa: How to survive in a low oil-price environment

  • 18 11月 2020

  Gail Anderson, Research Director, Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Oil and Gas, presented at NAPE looking at advantaged barrels – looking at the Nigeria producers’ exposure to oil vs gas assets and oil price volatility, and the drivers for M&A.

• Opinion

  North Sea Financial Flexibility Index: surviving – and thriving – in a volatile environment

  • 27 11月 2020

  With price volatility in the oil and gas industry looking increasingly endemic, financial flexibility is more crucial than ever. Wood Mackenzie has created its inaugural North Sea Financial Flexibility Index (FFI) to determine which companies are best placed to survive – and thrive – in the North Sea.

• Opinion

  Six trends that will shape the polyester industry to 2030

  • 09 12月 2020

  The polyester chain will undergo profound changes in a post-coronavirus world. What are the six big trends to watch out for?

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Taking the strain

  • 29 1月 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.

• Opinion

  Uncertainty dominates the 2025 US power outlook

  • 11 2月 2025

  President Trump's energy dominance, looming trade wars and an AI boom reshape this year's US power outlook

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: The bridge

  • 10 3月 2025

  Can gas be the key to a lower-carbon future? Our expert panel explores its role in the energy transition and what’s needed to unlock its full potential.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Tough at the top

  • 09 5月 2025

  Is US energy dominance built to last? Discover the key challenges and market forces shaping America's energy future.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Avoiding pand-ammonia

  • 06 12月 2022

  Ed Crooks is joined by Mariana Moreira, Murray Douglas, and Claude Mourey on this Horizons Live to discuss how to kick-start a global low-carbon ammonia industry.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Power play

  • 01 3月 2022

  Alex Whitworth, is joined by Xiaoyang Li, Shirley Zhang, and Yanting Zhou to answer questions and reignite discussion on how China's boom year is changing the path of the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Utility 3.0

  • 06 4月 2022

  Chris Seiple, Benjamin Attia and Mansur Mohammed discuss how Africa is remaking the grid, and influencing the future of energy.

• Opinion

  Asia’s decarbonisation ambition isn’t matching reality

  • 07 7月 2022

  Without action, a disorderly energy transition across Asia Pacific is looming.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Commit and collaborate

  • 13 9月 2021

  Net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 are now the standard. Scope 3 emission reductions are coming. We answer your questions in this Horizons Live.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: One giant leap

  • 25 10月 2021

  President Biden’s vision for America is ambitious. Horizons Live lets our experts answer your questions about achieving a net zero US power sector by 2035.

• Opinion

  This is not a drill: key lessons from GB power price spikes

  • 27 10月 2021

  The GB power market has been hit hard by a painful combination of high commodity prices, pre-winter levels of availability and low wind output.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: The blue-green planet

  • 03 11月 2021

  Our October Horizons Live sees our experts debate and answer your questions about hydrogen's role in the future of the global energy trade.

• Opinion

  China’s blue skies need green clouds

  • 04 3月 2021

  Chinese Big Tech is now working towards greener clouds, but it is China’s push for blue skies that is making this happen.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Conflicts of interest

  • 14 5月 2024

  Transitioning to a net zero global economy is a monumental investment challenge. Meeting the challenge, already an outside bet, will have to happen against a less favourable monetary backdrop than the world has been used to since 2009. This month's Horizons live panel discuss the cost of investing in the energy transition in a high-interest-rate era.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Waste to wealth

  • 31 7月 2024

  The circular economy is a critical strategy for delivering a lower-emission, more sustainable economy. This month's Horizons Live examines how different industries can work towards unlocking circular value chains and initiate change.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Gridlock

  • 01 11月 2024

  The US is on the brink of electricity demand growth not seen in decades. And it is not ready. Our panel explored the demand dilemma on this month's Horizons Live.

• Opinion

  RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

  • 04 10月 2024

  Insights on domestic manufacturing, distributed solar and large loads from one of North America’s largest clean energy events

• Opinion

  Australian high CV thermal coal prices at 19-month low, but not for long

  • 19 2月 2019

  The benchmark Newcastle high energy thermal coal price has fallen from US$100/tonne at the turn of the new year to US$88/tonne. Thermal coal has been hit in early February due to seasonality of purchasing in the lead up to Chinese New Year and customs delays impacting Australian vessels into China. Will this move be another short-term blip and mirror the volatility seen last year, or is a broader correction at play?