• Opinion

  What happened at COP29?

  • 27 11月 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.

• Opinion

  Offshore drilling and completion inflation expected to slow amid cooling floater market

  • 04 12月 2024

  The floater market has been a bull one the last few years, and rig rates are at decade highs, but the market is showing signs of cooling as operators show capital discipline and appetites for risky projects diminish

• Opinion

  What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?

  • 03 12月 2024

  Could the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act reshape the future of US solar? Hear Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Martin Pochtaruk from Heliene tackle policy changes, trade challenges and the critical skills gap in solar manufacturing.

• Opinion

  Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

  • 10 12月 2024

  More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that?

• Opinion

  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.

• Opinion

  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

• The Edge

  Renewable developers change tack

  • 12 12月 2024

  Market challenges driving shifts in investment

• Featured

  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?

• Opinion

  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?

• Opinion

  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.

• News Release

  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.

• Content

  Energy transition outlook

  • 23 10月 2024

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

• Opinion

  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?

• Opinion

  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.

• News Release

  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.

• Opinion

  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

  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.

• Opinion

  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.

• Opinion

  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

• Opinion

  The trouble with transformers

  • 29 10月 2024

  The Energy Gang explores why transformers are suddenly in short supply and what’s being done to fix the situation.

• Opinion

  How can we ease stress on the grid?

  • 05 11月 2024

  How can strategic solar placements strengthen our grid? CEO Gregg Felton discusses building solar near energy hubs to relieve grid stress and support decarbonisation goals.

• Opinion

  US low-carbon energy manufacturing booms

  • 01 11月 2024

  Tariffs and tax credits are leading to a surge in US production capacity for solar equipment and batteries, but put upward pressure on costs

• Opinion

  Ebook | Unlocking renewable energy financing in emerging markets

  • 06 11月 2024

  Latest trends in financing and de-risking renewable energy projects

• Opinion

  What a severe downside US post-election scenario could be for renewables

  • 17 9月 2024

  November’s US elections will have major implications across the power and renewables industry

• Opinion

  Assessing the risks to US renewables

  • 17 9月 2024

  US tax credits for low-carbon energy have bipartisan support, but could still come under pressure in the next Congress. Wood Mackenzie has modelled a “severe downside scenario” to show the possible impact on investment if the credits are cut.

• Opinion

  How can the industry improve battery and storage fire safety - Part 1

  • 23 9月 2024

  How can we prevent lithium-ion battery fires from reigniting? What can be done to improve energy storage safety? Discover the answers in this episode with experts Kelly Sarber and Anthony Natale.

• Opinion

  US seasonal outlook webinars: hot topics for PJM and SPP in Fall 2024

  • 24 9月 2024

  Record auction prices are causing a buzz for PJM, while data centres are driving heavy demand for SPP

• Opinion

  Climate Week NYC special: Can the US electricity system meet the challenges it faces?

  • 25 9月 2024

  Ed Crooks hosts a special live edition of the podcast, recorded during Climate Week at NYU, to debate the risks and opportunities in this new world for US power.

• Webinar

  Webinar | Making the connection: meeting the electric T&D supply chain challenge

  • 15 10月 2024

  This webinar will dive deep into the electric T&D supply chain challenge, examining the underlying drivers of demand, supply constraints and future trends.

• Opinion

  From digester to burner tip: navigating the fast-growing RNG industry

  • 01 10月 2024

  Biomethane, or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has been a catalyst for investments in recent years, with a marked increase in M&A deals. Oil and gas majors, in particular, are betting on biomethane as a key part of their integrated net zero solutions.