From ‘revenge spending’ to plunging exports, China’s path to economic recovery remains uncertain

• 06 5月 2020

Without a broader global recovery there can be no quick return to pre-crisis levels for many of China’s industrial manufacturers or their demand for energy.

How Chinese companies are expanding their global footprint

• 20 5月 2025

Chinese companies installed 24 GW of power generation projects in Belt and Road countries in 2024 - twice the capacity reached in 2023 – and the demand continues to grow

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• 10 6月 2025

Clean energy finance in uncertain times

• 05 6月 2025

Dive into the future of clean energy finance with industry titans as they navigate uncertain times and debate crucial policy changes at the ACORE Finance Forum in New York.

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Ammonia co-firing in thermal power plants could be worth US$100 billion in 2050

• 18 5月 2022

While hydrogen can be used in many sectors, its derivative, ammonia, has emerged as a key tool to provide flexible power generation and integrate variable renewables. Analysis by Wood Mackenzie shows that a 10% ammonia co-firing in global coal plants would translate to 200 million tonnes (Mt) of ammonia demand, a potential market of US$100 billion by 2050.

Is US solar growth truly unstoppable?

• 17 12月 2024

Sylvia is joined by Abigail Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, to discuss the industry's current state in the wake of the US election, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, potential changes to tax credits, and the impact of tariffs and energy demand on the industry.

Chinese shale gas production to almost double in two years

• 17 4月 2018

Shale gas in China has seen significant progress over the last decade, growing to nearly 600 wells and 9 bcm of production last year. In its latest analysis, Wood Mackenzie projects Chinese shale gas production to almost double to 17 bcm in 2020.

China retaliates with tariffs on $34 billion worth of US goods

• 18 6月 2018

Following China's imposition of retaliatory tariffs on US goods over the weekend, our experts weigh in on the potential impact the move will have on different commodities.

Major LNG buyers' uncontracted demand to quadruple by 2030

• 13 12月 2018

Wood Mackenzie's latest research reveals that uncontracted demand by the world's seven largest LNG buyers could quadruple to 80 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2030.

Medco Energi's potential takeover of UK-listed Ophir Energy

• 02 1月 2019

On the first day of 2019, Ophir announced it was in talks with Indonesia's Medco Energi regarding a cash takeover. No amount or other details have yet been released, other than Medco has to make a clear binding offer by the 28th of January if a deal is to proceed. Ophir's upstream portfolio includes assets in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania. It also has exploration acreage in Mexico and Bangladesh.

Will Asia-Pacific's O&G sector join the global recovery in 2019?

• 14 1月 2019

Will rising demand, new exploration activity and a refresh of government policy bring renewed confidence in Asia-Pacific's upstream industry in 2019? Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood shares his thoughts.

Is offshore wind the answer to Japan's declining nuclear power?

• 14 2月 2019

The outlook for Japan's offshore wind sector is looking positive as the country’s capacity is projected to reach upwards of 4 gigawatts (GW) in 2028, a 62-fold increase from last year, new research from Wood Mackenzie indicates.

Australian high CV thermal coal prices at 19-month low, but not for long

• 19 2月 2019

The benchmark Newcastle high energy thermal coal price has fallen from US$100/tonne at the turn of the new year to US$88/tonne. Thermal coal has been hit in early February due to seasonality of purchasing in the lead up to Chinese New Year and customs delays impacting Australian vessels into China. Will this move be another short-term blip and mirror the volatility seen last year, or is a broader correction at play?

China restricts seaborne coal imports

• 25 2月 2019

Wood Mackenzie analysts Yu Zhai and Robbin Griffin comment on the recent restriction of seaborne coal imports by China.

Can the right fiscal terms revive Asia-Pacific's upstream sector?

• 27 2月 2019

Asia-Pacific's upstream industry has been plagued by declining oil production, exploration and licensing activity. Since 2014, exploration investment in the region has fallen 66% to around US$6 billion in 2018, reducing the hopper of new development opportunities.

India commissions first east coast LNG terminal

• 07 3月 2019

India's first east coast regas project, Ennore LNG terminal, was commissioned yesterday by Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). Wood Mackenzie's senior analyst Kaushik Chatterjee shares the significance of this project and how this marks the beginning of India doubling its regas capacity to 56.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) by 2025.

South Korea could miss 2030 renewables target

• 27 3月 2019

South Korea is unlikely to meet its 2030 renewables target, says Wood Mackenzie at a media briefing in Seoul today. According to the consultancy's analysis, renewables will account for about 17% of the country's power mix, a little shy of its original target.

How will 2019 elections in Asia Pacific impact the energy sector?

• 08 4月 2019

It is election season in Asia Pacific. While Thailand heads for the by-elections following voting irregularities, India, Indonesia and Australia will also head to the polls this year. Who will win? How will the energy sector be impacted? What do investors need to consider?

Indonesia elections and impact on energy and mining and metals sectors

• 16 4月 2019

Indonesia heads to the polls on 17 April 2019. Wood Mackenzie and sister company Verisk Maplecroft discuss what this means for the energy, and mining and metals sectors.

Southeast Asian upstream M&A could hit US$14 billion

• 25 4月 2019

According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, Southeast Asia could take centre stage in the region's upstream M&A activity in 2019, with up to US$14 billion worth of assets potentially switching hands.

What would Australia's Labor win mean for the resources, energy and power sectors?

• 06 5月 2019

Australia's general election is around the corner and Labor looks set for victory. Labor has announced its commitment to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions by 45% between 2005 and 2030, and to reach net-zero pollution by 2050. It has also proposed changes to existing mechanisms to lower energy and gas prices.

IMO 2020 – what does it mean for downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors?

• 07 5月 2019

Implementation of IMO 2020 regulation is just eight months away and its implications will be felt beyond refining and shipping. Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific experts weigh in on what this means for the different sectors.

Scott Morrison wins 2019 Australia election

• 20 5月 2019

Following PM Scott Morrison's win in the recent 2019 Australia election, Wood Mackenzie and Verisk Maplecroft analysts share their thoughts.

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

• 12 6月 2019

In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.

Shell's Prelude ships first LNG cargo

• 12 6月 2019

Wood Mackenzie senior analyst Daniel Toleman shares his thoughts on the event of Prelude's first LNG cargo.