• Featured

  IMO 2020 - Countdown to 1 January 2020

  • 07 6月 2019

  The implementation date for the IMO’s global fuel sulphur content cap is not far away. How will these changes affect the downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors? And how prepared is the industry? Our experts share their views in this webinar.

• The Edge

  Saudi Aramco opens its books

  • 09 4月 2019

  Aramco’s financials are enough to turn any CEO green with envy. Why has Aramco opened its books now, and what will it do with its wealth? Get our analysis here.

• Opinion

  5 things you need to know about MENA upstream oil and gas

  • 21 1月 2019

  What's in store for the upstream oil and gas industry in the Middle East and North Africa? Find out what projects and regions our MENA upstream will be watching closely in 2019.

• Webinar

  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.

• Comment

  All eyes on OPEC meeting as group mulls easing of production restraint

  • 01 12月 2020

  OPEC held its scheduled bi-annual meeting virtually on 30 November 2020. Though the group was unable to reach an agreement at that meeting, up for discussion is whether the production restraint would be eased starting 1 January 2021.

• Comment

  Petronas takes 10% stake in Oman’s Khazzan development

  • 23 10月 2018

  Malaysian NOC Petronas buys a 10% interest in Oman's Khazzan development

• News Release

  Upstream companies positioned to thrive in 2019

  • 17 12月 2018

  Price volatility. Market turbulence. Geopolitical tensions. As 2018 draws to a close the stage is already set for a fascinating 2019 in the upstream industry. In the recently published 2019 upstream and corporate outlook reports, Wood Mackenzie highlights how well prepared the industry is to adapt and thrive in tumultuous times.

• News Release

  Golden Pass crests second wave of US LNG

  • 05 2月 2019

  ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum’s announcement that they will proceed with development of the Golden Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project at Sabine Pass, Texas, kicks off what could be a record year for LNG final investment decisions (FIDs). The go-ahead for Golden Pass LNG comes as Anadarko and its partners in Mozambique LNG (Area 1) took a major step towards FID after signing sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) with CNOOC, Tokyo Gas-Centrica and Shell. ExxonMobil (30%) and Qatar Petroleum (70%) said construction at Golden Pass will begin in the first quarter of this year, with start-up scheduled for 2024.

• The Edge

  What next for East Med gas?

  • 20 2月 2025

  How can the East Med accelerate gas development? Explore five key solutions driving growth in Egypt, Israel and Cyprus.

• Opinion

  Heating up: 2024 showcased the promise of geothermal energy

  • 19 2月 2025

  Geothermal energy is gaining momentum - driven by new tech, major investments and big tech partnerships. Is it the next big player in renewables?

• News Release

  High quality oil and gas supplies are scarce, threatening emissions targets and a healthy energy transition

  • 16 2月 2023

  The energy transition will require oil and gas for decades to come, but the supply of lower-cost, lower-carbon “advantaged” barrels remain scarce, threatening emissions targets and causing upstream providers to pivot to new strategies, according to “Scraping the Barrel” a new Horizons analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

• Featured

  How the worst oil price crash in history changed the upstream industry

  • 24 6月 2020

  The oil price crash has wiped US$1.6 trillion off our valuation of the global upstream industry. This captures the impact of our downgraded long-term Brent price assumption – now US$50/bbl (2020 terms), previously US$60/bbl – and much more. Which regions and players have been hit hardest? What measures have been taken to survive?

• The Edge

  Monetising the East Med’s giant gas finds

  • 10 7月 2020

  The discovery of huge gas resources has made the Eastern Mediterranean an industry hot spot. Majors, NOCs and independents see a growth opportunity that could last for decades. LNG exports might be the path to full commercialisation. But geopolitics stand in the way. How can the interested parties find a way forward?

• Opinion

  Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes rise

  • 20 11月 2020

  Good news on Covid-19 vaccines points to a rebound next year, but there are still some difficult months ahead

• News Release

  Steel decarbonisation to redefine supply chains by 2050

  • 19 10月 2023

  The rise of electric-arc furnace technology, increased use of green feedstock and evolving carbon policies will reshape steel production and global trade patterns.

• News Release

  COP28: Middle East could play a key role in decarbonising global economy

  • 23 11月 2023

  Large oil and gas reserves in the Middle East have resulted in especially low domestic energy prices and provide little incentive to transition to low carbon alternatives, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Middle East Energy Transition Outlook report.

• Webinar

  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.

• News Release

  Half of traditional super basins are future-fit and they have three things in common

  • 21 7月 2022

  Energy super basins of the future must fulfill three key criteria - abundant resources, access to low-cost renewables and hub-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) opportunities, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

• News Release

  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.

• News Release

  Key things to watch in the European gas market for 2022

  • 13 1月 2022

  Risk of a cold winter, uncertainty around pipeline imports and low gas inventories have set the scene across Europe for another volatile year ahead, with the potential for gas prices to soar further and energy shortages to bite.

• The Edge

  Venezuela’s slump, Iran sanctions, oil prices

  • 15 5月 2018

  Global oil supply will break through the 100 million b/d mark for the first time later this year. Producers the world over, through innovation and risk-taking, have invariably contrived to meet the unstoppable train that is demand growth.

• The Edge

  The Edge: Downstream’s role in the energy transition

  • 01 5月 2018

  How to stay relevant? Every oil and gas company is pondering the energy transition, and how to adapt a business model that’s served well for the last century to be fit-for-purpose through the 21st and beyond.

• Editorial

  Gas mega-projects drive BP’s growth in MENA

  • 08 11月 2017

  MENA will constitute 38% of BP’s total production by 2025, compared to 27% currently.

• Featured

  Shifting tides of global crude oil trade and its impact on Asia

  • 12 12月 2018

  With significant changes already underway for global crude trade, what will this mean for the industry in Asia?.

• Featured

  Shifting tides of global crude oil trade: Six emerging themes

  • 05 12月 2018

  We've identified six key themes that will influence the global crude and refining markets in the next five years. Read on for a high level overview of these key areas.

• Featured

  The changing global crude trade landscape

  • 28 11月 2018

  Over the next five to six years global crude trade is expected to significantly change. This will impact the entire chain, from producers to investors. In this three part series, we look at the global story, the six key themes and finally, we focus on the likely impacts for Asia.

• Case Study

  Maximising the value of mining in Oman

  • 30 11月 2018

  Learn how our metal and mining consultants helped create a more attractive commercial environment for Oman

• The Edge

  Could Iran sanctions see Brent spike to U.S.$100 a barrel?

  • 07 11月 2018

  Could Iran Sanctions See Brent Spike to U.S.$100 a barrel? The oil market faces a precarious few months. The imposition of U.S. secondary sanctions on Iranian exports on November 5 is the critical factor behind Brent’s rally to more than U.S.$80 a barrel in October. There’s enough supply to meet demand this winter, but the margin for error is worryingly narrow.

• Editorial

  Qatar lifts North Field moratorium

  • 03 4月 2017

  On the eve of Gastech, Qatar has grabbed headlines with a plan to grab more long-term LNG market share.

• News Release

  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.