EQT acquisition of Equitrans increases natural gas company’s dominant footprint in the Northeast, says Wood Mackenzie

• 13 3月 2024

Addressing EQT Corporation’s (EQT) acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN), which it previously owned and spun off in 2018, Eunji Oh, senior research analyst for Wood Mackenzie said, “The Northeast region has increasingly faced difficulties building new infrastructure projects and this transaction would give EQT ownership of midstream assets that should increase in value over time if the basin remains constrained.”

A groundbreaking new method of sustainable aviation fuel production

• 13 3月 2024

We are joined by Andrew Symes, founder and CEO of OXCCU. They’re developing a more efficient way of converting CO2 and hydrogen into hydrocarbons, potentially a monumental step towards more scalable and environmentally friendly fuels.

Bonus interviews at Distributech

• 08 3月 2024

This bonus episode of Wood Mackenzie’s The Energy Gang is our third from the Distributech conference in Orlando.

Solar installations skyrocket in 2023 in record-setting first full year of Inflation Reduction Act

• 06 3月 2024

The U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022.

US distributed solar companies navigate economic headwinds

• 04 3月 2024

Innovation, product diversity and partnerships are driving resilience for publicly-traded distributed solar companies.

How can we develop new energy technologies and get them deployed at scale?

• 05 3月 2024

As the world moves towards a sustainable energy future, government support is essential for research to develop new technologies, and for investment to deploy them at scale. But how do we know which strategies will be most effective for the progress we need, both to bring down the costs of existing technologies and to create new breakthroughs? Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Jessika Trancik discuss the progress of clean energy technologies.

After hitting new highs in 2023, US lower 48 oil production growth will begin to slow considerably in 2024 and beyond

• 22 2月 2024

US Lower 48 oil production growth exceeded expectations in 2023, adding 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) despite inflationary pressures, private consolidation, and declining rig activity. However, the repercussions of these decisions will impact supply moving forward as the region is poised for much lower growth in 2024 and beyond, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Cumulative US community solar installed capacity expected to break 14 GWdc by 2028

• 21 2月 2024

US cumulative community solar installations are forecasted to break 14 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) in existing state markets by 2028, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA).

Carbon intensity regulation to make or break global low-carbon hydrogen market

• 15 2月 2024

The future of low-carbon hydrogen hinges on global policymakers introducing regulations and subsidies that focus on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen produced rather than its colour.

Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy merger creates the largest pure play company in the Permian, according to Wood Mackenzie

• 14 2月 2024

Addressing Diamondback Energy, Inc. and Endeavor Energy Resources L.P.’s US$26 billion merger transaction, Alex Beeker, research director, corporate research for Wood Mackenzie said, “This deal creates the largest Permian pure play company, and it will trail just ExxonMobil and Chevron in terms of total Permian production.”

US oil deals aim to get the industry fit for the long haul

• 16 2月 2024

The US$26 billion Diamondback/Endeavor deal is the latest in a wave of consolidation of US oil, targeting lower costs and lower emissions.

North American power markets: navigating a trickier path to decarbonisation

• 15 2月 2024

North America’s energy transition could be longer, more expensive and more politically contentious than previously predicted

Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world

• 07 2月 2024

Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new turbine introduction

A pause in US gas export approvals: a big win for the climate?

• 06 2月 2024

Explore the consequences of the US' decision to pause gas export approvals with Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert. How will it impact global energy markets, greenhouse gas emissions and living standards in lower-income countries?

How to optimize EV battery research and development

• 30 1月 2024

Professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik and Jason Koeller explore how AI transforms the game. From predicting performance to crafting innovative compositions, discover the future of electric vehicles.

Navigating uncertainty: the impact of pipeline dynamics on North American gas supply

• 29 1月 2024

Market repercussions if no new pipelines were to be built in the US Northeast

The debate over US hydrogen tax credits is coming to a head

• 19 1月 2024

Treasury guidance on tax credits for low-carbon hydrogen has divided the industry. Clarity over the rules would benefit the whole sector.

Six themes shaping the energy world in 2024

• 09 1月 2024

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2024? Our experts share their thoughts.

Was COP28 a huge success? | Podcast

• 15 12月 2023

As COP28 comes to a close, the Energy Gang looks back on the last two weeks of discussion. Ed Crooks was there in Dubai, as were regular guests Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder, and together they answer the one key question: can we call it a success?

COP28: What's the point of the COP? | Podcast

• 08 12月 2023

On today’s episode, Ed hosts an energy expert roundtable focused on the critical discussions about the urgency of climate action, the effectiveness of annual climate summits, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on global climate and energy policies.

Which installers and battery vendors top the US distributed solar-plus-storage leaderboard?

• 12 12月 2023

As solar-plus-storage gathers momentum, a new leaderboard tracks the competitive landscape.

US solar to end the year with 55% more capacity than 2022

• 07 12月 2023

Supply chain constraints have alleviated, sparking the largest year of solar installations in the US by far.

COP28: Delivering on the promise of climate finance – at last | Podcast

• 04 12月 2023

We unpack the pressing issues surrounding climate finance and all of the pivotal discussions from the Climate Co-Lab event, hosted by Ed Crooks on day 5 of COP28.

Big Oil’s opportunity for M&A in the petrochemicals downturn

• 30 11月 2023

Petrochemicals may be experiencing a severe cyclical downturn, triggered by excessive capacity build-out, but it’s one of the sector’s best long-term bets. Our experts discuss the timing of it's recovery and whether the downturn might spark change.

Biden and Xi build bridges on energy

• 20 11月 2023

After years of deteriorating relations, the US and China have opened new paths for communication and cooperation on energy and climate.

How overhead switchgear innovation cost-effectively bolsters sub-transmission grid reliability

• 16 11月 2023

A decarbonized future powered largely by renewable electricity generation depends on a reliable grid, especially the transmission grid.

NYISO Central East Interface set to nearly double transfer limit

• 16 11月 2023

How should this news affect your winter trading decisions and congestion expectations?

Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

• 15 11月 2023

Installers grow weary of investing further in marketing strategies amidst a residential market slowdown

A major setback for nuclear power

• 13 11月 2023

The decision to cancel the first small modular reactor planned in the US is a blow to hopes of a new source of dispatchable low-carbon power.

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