LNG ship orders pour in

• 21 8月 2018

Thirty-three new LNG ships have been ordered so far this year, compared to 19 in the whole of 2017 and just six in 2016 - a result of favourable rates, low newbuilding prices and rapidly growing demand. But owners need to be careful they don’t over order. Is it too little too late or too much too soon?

How are olefins made from CTO/MTO?

• 01 11月 2017

Kelly Cui, Olefins Senior Consultant, gives an overview of the coal-to-olefins/methanol-to-olefins process and the technologies supporting it.

Aromatics – changes are coming

• 12 8月 2018

There is growing demand for aromatics, providing many growth opportunities for business around the world. While demand is high, supply is constrained in some areas. In the below videos our expert analysts discuss the challenges and opportunities we expect to see in the aromatics industry for the rest of this year and beyond

How can a circular plastics economy grow the oil industry?

• 12 8月 2018

The oil industry is turning to petrochemicals for long term growth but what impact will environmental strategies to reduce or ban plastic consumption have on long-term oil demand growth?

Olefins - Investments, Technologies, Trade

• 12 8月 2018

The olefins analysts at Wood Mackenzie Chemicals tell us about the upcoming trends in the industry. Learn about changing technologies and the impacts they will have, the 3 key trends for olefins in Europe and the impact of ethane export terminals.

The Emergence of New Ethylene Powerhouses

• 14 3月 2018

Since the start of the decade when crude oil/gas prices ratios were higher and global ethylene demand was lower, the global ethylene industry has rebalanced and has even entered periods of tightness over the past few years, prompting fresh investment in new ethylene capacity. What can we expect from this current investment cycle?

Ethylene Global Supply Demand Analytics Service

• 11 3月 2018

As global ethylene consumption continues to grow, petrochemical companies will need to invest in new ethylene facilities to meet demand.

Ethylene Asset Cost Tool

• 14 4月 2018

Lift the lid on ethylene supply forecasts and cost data and reveal the numbers behind each asset.

Styrene Anti-Dumping Duties in China

• 19 5月 2018

The global styrene market is facing a sizeable change in the status quo. Our new Insight gives our initial thoughts on the state of the market before and after tariff announcements...

Global polyethylene: 6 key things for 2018 (Part 2)

• 01 3月 2018

What should the global polyethylene industry brace themselves for in 2018?.

Corpus Christi: A game-changer for the polyester chain

• 30 4月 2018

With the new Corpus Christi plant coming online, organisations in the PTA and PET markets are aware that change is expected. However, the impact of these changes and the realisation that they will span the entire polyester chain is less understood.

PET bottles – the world’s most sustainable packaging solution?

• 12 1月 2017

Are PET bottles the world’s most sustainable packaging solution? Read more.

Styrene: production shortfalls lead to price volatility

• 14 8月 2017

A number of petrochemical product markets have seen substantial price and margin volatility over recent months, including styrene monomer. Ryan Macaluso, Senior Research Analyst at PCI Wood Mackenzie tells us more…

How CTO/MTO will affect the global olefins market

• 22 8月 2017

Kelly Cui, Olefins Senior Consultant, discusses China’s aspiration to switch gears from being the world’s leading importer of olefins to becoming self-sufficient via CTO/MTO.

Understanding the Early Movers Advantage in Chemical Markets

• 01 1月 2018

With the world in need of ever more chemicals, demand is set to continue expanding. The companies that recognise this fact today and build strategies to take advantage will benefit long term. So why are many chemical producers slow in making investment decisions?

A wild ride ahead for petchems?

• 04 3月 2017

Steve Zinger discusses the five market changes which are set to make waves in the global petchems markets.

Styrene production shortfalls lead to price volatility

• 12 9月 2017

Ryan Macaluso discusses the reasons why styrene production shortfalls have led to volatile prices across this important market segment.

Cautiously optimistic: global upstream outlook for 2017

• 11 1月 2017

We look to 2017 as the dawn of a cautious recovery for the E&P sector, with investment edging upward.

Energy view to 2035 in five charts

• 15 6月 2017

We've distilled our outlook into five charts that examine global supply by fuel, demand by country and emerging markets in Asia Pacific.

Metals & Mining Corporate Tool

Global in-depth coverage of the metals and mining industry to inform your investment strategy.

M&A Service

Keep abreast of M&A developments, emerging trends and acquisition opportunities.

Energy Transition Service

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

New project sanctions on the rise?

• 21 6月 2017

At the start of the year, we predicted that around 20 to 25 major new upstream projects would be sanctioned in 2017, roughly double the score for 2016. So, as we approach the year’s halfway mark, how is our forecast faring?

Five risks to global oil demand

• 30 6月 2017

Global oil demand is in for a year of strong growth in 2017 but we expect growth to decelerate next year. Our experts explain how minor changes in the market and operating environment could bring major implications for price. Understand the five factors which we believe will have the biggest impact on our demand outlook to 2018.

Renewables on the rise: are the Majors ready to invest?

• 05 7月 2017

Wind and solar energy are poised to radically reshape the energy market over the coming decades, presenting a threat to legacy oil and gas operations, but also an opportunity to diversify and future-proof portfolios.The Majors are starting to rethink their strategies. But how fast and to what extent will the shift to renewable energy unfold?

2035: What will the global energy landscape look like?

• 10 4月 2017

Hear Paul McConnell, Research Director for Global Trends, discuss the major themes shaping the energy industry over the next 20 years.

Filling the gap in corporate emissions reporting

• 13 2月 2017

With carbon emissions performance now front of mind for oil and gas companies, the need for a standardised approach to data reporting is apparent.

Global nickel outlook: a pendulum of uncertainty

• 24 3月 2017

Since 1 January 2017, the nickel price has swung wildly on sentiment alone. Facing a relaxed export ban in Indonesia and potential mine closures in The Philippines, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the market, which feeds China’s nickel pig iron (NPI) production and thus, the market for stainless steel.

The ageing process: carbon emissions and asset maturity

• 22 2月 2017

The carbon emissions targets set by the Paris Agreement look set to have far-reaching implications for long-term corporate strategies.

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