• Opinion

  Colonial pipeline hack exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure

  • 14 5月 2021

  The ransomware attack on the Colonial pipeline system had only a marginal impact on fuel markets, but could have been much more serious.

• Opinion

  Connect four: key findings from the first four editions of Horizons

  • 12 5月 2021

  Will falling costs secure solar’s dominance in power? Can Europe slash its emissions by 2030? Will China win the clean energy race? What would an accelerated energy transition mean for oil and gas prices? Find out in our Horizons recap.

• Opinion

  The challenge of upgrading the US grid

  • 07 5月 2021

  The shift towards renewable power generation relies on adding transmission capacity. Opposition to new lines makes that an uphill battle.

• Opinion

  US nuclear’s problems add to the challenge of carbon-free power

  • 30 4月 2021

  The shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear plant underlines the difficulty of achieving 100% zero-carbon electricity in the US by 2035

• Editorial

  North America Summer 2021 weather outlook

  • 04 6月 2021

  A look at our weather expectations for the upcoming summer.

• Opinion

  How green hydrogen can ensure Australia’s place in the sun

  • 18 11月 2021

  Green hydrogen has seen a 50-fold increase in announced projects over the past 12 months alone. And while its export supply chains are complex, there are already several serious hydrogen export contenders emerging around the world.

• Opinion

  What a difference a year makes – Asia’s energy leaders discuss an uncertain future

  • 21 10月 2021

  Last month, we hosted our annual Global Energy Summit. The Asia Pacific session welcomed a range of senior industry leaders from across the energy and natural resources sectors to debate our topic of Net Zero and the Future of Energy.

• Opinion

  Oil recovery shows demand is still on a rising trend

  • 08 10月 2021

  When consumption plunged as the pandemic hit, there were claims that the world had passed Peak Demand for oil. As demand rebounds, those claims are set to be refuted and the price has jumped heavily for oil, gas and coal.

• Opinion

  Coal: COP26's dirty secret

  • 15 9月 2021

  There is no doubt COP26 will target further reductions in coal use. But not all coal is created equal. Thermal coal will be the main target of policies that aim to keep warming to 1.5 oC or lower.

• Opinion

  The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

  • 10 9月 2021

  Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Gulf of Mexico, and the energy industry has many decades of experience in managing the risks. But Hurricane Ida has been one of the most disruptive in recent years, and about 1.5 million barrels per day of US oil production is still offline. Increased rainfall and potentially higher wind speeds in future could further complicate the challenge of resilience.

• Opinion

  Scotland the brave: a Firth of Forth net zero hub for COP26?

  • 17 8月 2021

  With all eyes on Scotland for COP26 there is an unparalleled opportunity for bold action. Momentum behind a net zero hub could have an outsized impact on the UK’s energy transition.

• Opinion

  COP26 oil demand: in the cross hairs of emissions reduction

  • 18 8月 2021

  Our COP26 briefing considers the implications for the oil market and refining industry of a global concerted effort to reduce emissions and limit a temperature rise by 2050 to 2 °C.

• Opinion

  What would it take to reach net zero emissions before 2050?

  • 16 8月 2021

  The latest IPCC report calls for raised climate ambitions, but what are the real-world implications? What it would take to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement?

• Opinion

  COP26: make or break for global emissions trading

  • 11 8月 2021

  Effective carbon pricing is essential to achieve the emissions reductions required by the Paris Agreement. COP26 could be vital for global emissions trading.

• Opinion

  Germany's ‘traffic light’ coalition greenlights a faster energy transition

  • 09 12月 2021

  From ambitious renewables targets to accelerated coal phase-out and a power market overhaul, Germany's new new governing coalition looks intent on reinvigorating the Energiewende.

• Featured

  Supercycle demand: are we there yet?

  • 30 11月 2021

  If the world pursues a 2 °C decarbonisation pathway, a supercycle could exist across a broad spectrum of mined commodities. But how will it happen, if at all?

• Opinion

  What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for Asia’s energy companies?

  • 25 11月 2021

  Much has been discussed on the implications of the Glasgow Climate Pact for the global economy and energy markets. And while measurable progress has been made in each field, there is no denying much work remains to be done.

• Opinion

  2022 – cheerful or fearful?

  • 16 12月 2021

  After another rollercoaster year that trampled on predictions, the annual APAC Energy Buzz ‘cheerful or fearful’ outlook is back.

• Opinion

  Global power markets outlook: the energy transition gathers pace

  • 22 7月 2022

  Sustained high prices accelerate the shift to renewables, but issues and obstacles vary by region.

• Opinion

  Changing the way Asia’s oil and gas companies raise capital

  • 30 6月 2022

  A growing number of the world’s major banks, asset managers, and insurers are signatories to the GFANZ, aligning behind the goals of the Paris Agreement. To access capital, oil and gas companies must meet tightening climate criteria adopted by many of the world’s leading financial institutions.

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang podcast: The changing future of ESG investing

  • 17 6月 2022

  This week Ed is joined by Emily Chasan and Shanu Matthew to discuss the changing landscape of ESG investing, Mike Cannon-Brookes' bid to take over legacy gas provider AGL and President Biden’s Defense Production Act.

• Opinion

  Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean?

  • 18 11月 2024

  As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver concrete outcomes on climate finance. The goal is an agreement that could mean US$1 trillion a year or more flowing from rich countries to low and middle-income countries.

• Opinion

  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.

• News Release

  Republican control will shift US energy policy away from net zero, but sweeping agenda faces roadblocks

  • 18 11月 2024

  Republican control in the US will move energy policy away from net zero targets, but President-elect Trump’s full agenda will face political and market opposition according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.

• Opinion

  Energy appointments signal Trump administration goals

  • 18 11月 2024

  “Personnel is policy” is what they say in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump’s first two nominations for senior energy roles in his administration send a clear signal about the policies he hopes to pursue.

• Opinion

  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.

• The Edge

  COP29 key takeaways

  • 25 11月 2024

  Progress on finance and carbon, but still much to do in Belém

• 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

  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

  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?