• 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.

• The Edge

  How Europe breaks its dependence on Russia

  • 12 5月 2022

  Germany is on the front line of the energy security crisis and has a radical plan to break its dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal. What can other countries learn from Germany's pivot?

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: Security Alert

  • 29 4月 2022

  Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Prakash Sharma and Massimo Di-Odoardo for our latest Horizons podcast: Security Alert. Listen now for a deep dive into the crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

• Opinion

  Asia’s LNG pain is Europe’s gain - for now

  • 07 4月 2022

  “It’s not easy, but it’s feasible” was the verdict of EU climate chief Frans Timmermans as the bloc announced its ambitious goal of reducing imports of Russian gas by around two thirds this year. With this implying something in the order of 100 bcm of supply, we do not share Mr Timmermans’ optimism.

• Featured

  Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

  • 28 3月 2022

  In 2021 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, putting a unique angle on everything from Covid-19 and COP26 through the recovery of commodity markets and rising geopolitical risk.

• Opinion

  Russia sanctions begin to threaten energy flows

  • 08 3月 2022

  The US administration has suggested possible restrictions on imports of Russian oil. “Self-sanctioning” is already starting to have an impact

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang podcast: 2021 top 5 stories re-broadcast

  • 11 3月 2022

  The gang are taking a break this week. Instead of a new episode we’re rebroadcasting our special edition live episode where the team discusses the top 5 energy-related stories of 2021.

• Opinion

  China’s net-zero target could dent Russia’s export ambition

  • 03 3月 2022

  China is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Could Russia’s ambition to rotate the direction of its energy exports through 180 degrees flounder on China’s decarbonisation?

• Content

  CCUS

  • 25 2月 2022

  Carbon capture, utilisation and storage: what you need to know.

• Editorial

  Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

  • 25 2月 2022

  The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang podcast: Lessons from the Texas power crisis

  • 25 2月 2022

  Ed Crooks is joined by Emily Chasan and Joshua Rhodes to discuss the Texas Blackouts and how to avoid it happening again, the situation in Eastern Europe and how the current conflict affects the net-zero pledges made at COP26.

• Opinion

  China’s bull run keeps it top dog in renewables

  • 23 2月 2022

  China just re-wrote the global energy record book. Driven by the country’s surging economic growth, 2021 saw China record the largest ever absolute annual increase in electricity demand by any country in history.

• Opinion

  Why real-time data could be the key to successful power trading strategies

  • 22 2月 2022

  How do changing patterns in the time distribution of intraday volumes affect trading behaviour and algorithmic traders’ settings?

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang podcast: Bridging the gap between finance and climate change

  • 11 2月 2022

  Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathe and Amy Myers Jaffe to explore ESG, and the new wave of support for the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Why a carbon-neutral Winter Olympics matters to China

  • 10 2月 2022

  There is little doubt the Beijing 2022 organisers have gone to great lengths to achieve carbon neutrality, but does it actually matter?

• Opinion

  Asia Pacific: a changing outlook for commodities

  • 30 8月 2022

  A preview of our Energy & Natural Resources Summit: APAC

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: Energy super basins

  • 12 8月 2022

  On the podcast we explore how traditional super basins can and must transition to new ‘energy super basins’; a mix of plentiful renewable electricity, established oil and gas resources and hub-scale CCS.

• The Edge

  Energy transition – reset required

  • 12 9月 2022

  The energy crisis is raising doubts about the pace the world can move towards net zero. Governments' more urgent priorities are to keep the lights on and economies ticking even if that means more fossil fuels.