Batteries with Chinese characteristics

• 10 2月 2021

At present, China accounts for almost 75% of global lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity and this share is set to increase through the short term with its build-out of new facilities.

Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

• 08 12月 2021

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling is not expected to take off before 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

• 31 1月 2019

The second half of 2018 was a very challenging time for refining. This weak commercial performance was due to a whole host of adverse market developments. Are these developments temporary or are they here to stay?

Can PTA producers survive plummeting polyester demand?

• 28 7月 2020

The PTA market was already grappling with global overcapacity when the pandemic piled on the pressure.

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

• 13 8月 2020

Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?

How would a second wave of lockdowns affect oil and gas markets?

• 18 8月 2020

The risk of a second wave of lockdowns is mounting, and with it the risk of an even deeper global recession. What would this mean for oil and gas market dynamics? And what are the implications for industry stakeholders?

How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

• 24 3月 2020

The coronavirus crisis will cause global wind additions in 2020 to decline by 4.9GW when compared to Wood Mackenzie’s previous projections. Due to other market changes since Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 2019 update, total forecast wind additions for 2020 is now expected to be 73GW.

Iron ore: how low can the price go?

• 25 3月 2020

Having demonstrated remarkable resilience for the past two months, the price of iron ore has taken a big hit this week – and we think it's the start of a trend, not a blip.

LNG regasification: why there’s still plenty of gas in the tank

• 08 9月 2020

The regasification sector is in a strong position despite the short-term hit from Covid-19. Investment in further capacity is increasing, driven by the likelihood of robust long-term LNG demand growth.

OPEC+ set to make its choice

• 05 12月 2019

OPEC+ gathers today and tomorrow to decide if the group should roll over its production restraint agreement or consider deeper cuts. The current agreement to reduce output by 1.2 million b/d runs to end March 2020. Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, said: “The idea of deeper cuts has been broached, but we consider that less likely to reach full agreement than a rollover of the standing agreement. The need for production restraint is clear. Slower US production growth is not enough to offset the ongoing imbalance between global supply and demand.”

CCUS planned capacity nearing 1 billion tonnes per annum

• 26 8月 2022

US Inflation Reduction Act bill set to boost CCUS uptake but more is needed to meet net zero goals by 2050

Webinar | Refinery/petrochemical integration is transforming the downstream landscape (APAC/MEA)

• 23 3月 2021

Join us on Tuesday 23rd, to better understand how to benchmark the significance of petrochemical integration on the refining industry and how disruptive such integrated sites are to the petrochemical sector.

Webinar | How much does the oil and gas industry need to spend?

• 17 2月 2022

Join us for our 'how much does the oil and gas industry need to spend? webinar when we will discuss the latest research and developments in the region

Webinar | Middle East and North Africa Upstream

• 20 2月 2024

2023 was a year in which the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region consolidated 2022’s gains. 2024 heralds much uncertainty: an expansion of OPEC quotas will impact short term oil production across the region while capacity expansion continues apace.

Webinar | Why the NOCs should return to international business development

• 31 7月 2024

With M&A valuations attractive and financial ratings at all-time highs, the drivers for National Oil Companies (NOCs) to invest in existing portfolios AND fill strategic gaps have never been stronger. Will they step up? Join our experts on 31st July to find out.

Asia’s decarbonisation ambition isn’t matching reality

• 07 7月 2022

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

Paraxylene & PTA

Understand paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA) price and market conditions, and compete more effectively through in-depth analysis of PX, PTA, DMT and polyester production capacity.

Global gas and LNG – 6 trends to watch in 2022

• 13 1月 2022

Wood Mackenzie, releases its Global gas and LNG – 6 things to watch for in 2022 report.

Global energy storage set to triple in 2021

• 07 10月 2021

New research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), shows annual global storage deployments will nearly triple year-on-year, reaching 12 GW/28 GWh in 2021. Across the world, economic recovery is top of mind for politicians, with renewable energy integration taking centre stage. Despite disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Storage Outlook, released today, forecasts nearly 1 TWh of total demand from 2021-2030.

Webinar | Cutting through hydrogen cost confusion

• 06 6月 2024

Join Wood Mackenzie as we explore the true costs of hydrogen production.

Webinar | Hydrogen: what to look for in 2025

• 10 12月 2024

Join Wood Mackenzie as as our experts dive into the key themes to look for in 2025.

Battery energy storage comes of age

• 23 1月 2025

Explore how battery energy storage (BESS) is revolutionising renewable energy by enhancing grid stability, reducing curtailment and supporting zero-carbon power generation. Discover key trends, market growth and advancements in battery technology driving the future of energy storage solutions.

AI is transforming demand-side management

• 03 1月 2024

The role of artificial intelligence in energy management is an exciting development. We examine how AI is transforming strategic forecasting, risk management and optimisation in energy infrastructure.

Rising oil prices test US producers’ willpower

• 15 1月 2021

WTI above $50 means US E&Ps can hold production flat while paying down debt. But will they be tempted to go for growth?

Refinery Supply Model

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

Energy Transition Service

Quantify the pace and change of the energy transition across all commodities, markets, technologies and segments.

China’s solar growth sends module prices plummeting

• 05 4月 2024

Excess capacity has sent solar panel prices tumbling. In the early 2010s, the stretch goal was to get the cost down to 50c a watt. Now they are selling in China for just 11c. That is great for solar deployment, but less good for manufacturers.

Metals & Mining Smelters & Refineries Cost Services

Access to detailed cost analysis of all the world’s major refineries and smelters operations, representing over 90% of global metals output.

Solar Module Supply Chain Service

Monitor PV module supply-demand balance, component pricing and end-market shipments with the Solar Module Supply Chain Service.

U.S. Utility Solar Service

Identify the markets, players, and policies shaping the U.S. utility-scale solar market.