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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NGL Service

Gain insight into North American NGL markets with regional and national perspective on ethane, propane, butanes and pentane at Wood Mackenzie.

Will oil, gas and coal peak by 2030? | Podcast

• 03 11月 2023

Discussing the latest insights on fossil fuel demand, electric vehicles, US oil deals, offshore wind and the critical role of graphite in the energy transition.

How climate modelling can shape the renewable energy landscape | Podcast

• 27 10月 2023

Accurate weather predictions are paving the way for a brighter, cleaner future. We discover how cutting-edge models like Sunairio are helping us harness the power of solar and wind more efficiently.

Offshore wind at a pivotal moment

• 24 10月 2023

Supply chain bottlenecks and rising interest rates threaten the viability of offshore wind projects. The policy response will be critical.

Fifty years since the first oil shock: how much has changed? | Podcast

• 20 10月 2023

US oil production has reached unprecedented levels, but what implications does this hold for our energy security? Join the latest episode, where host Ed Crooks joined by Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers Jaffe, delve into the intricate world of energy dynamics, past and present.

The Interchange Recharged: live at Wood Mackenzie's CCUS Conference – Part two

• 18 10月 2023

Part two of this special series brings you the most compelling conversations and insights from Wood Mackenzie's CCUS Conference in Houston.

ExxonMobil deal a sign of strength for US oil production

• 16 10月 2023

ExxonMobil’s US$64.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources could mean US tight oil output grows faster in the future.

The Interchange Recharged: live at Wood Mackenzie's CCUS conference – Part one

• 13 10月 2023

Sharing the best conversations and debate from the recent CCUS conference. Across two episodes, we bring you insights from industry experts, as they examine the potential for CCUS to solve some of our biggest challenges in decarbonising.

The energy transition needs minerals. Is deep sea mining the best way to get them? | Podcast

• 06 10月 2023

Ed Crooks is back in the host’s chair, and joined by regular Amy Harder, Executive Editor of Cipher Magazine, the publication supported by Breakthrough Energy, and Dr Melissa Lott, Director of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy.

US energy policy faces political risk

• 06 10月 2023

Kevin McCarthy’s dismissal as Speaker of the House of Representatives could presage instability in US energy policy.

Energy Pulse: in brief (29 September)

• 29 9月 2023

The Biden administration plans the "fewest offshore oil and gas lease sales in history", and the rest of the week’s key energy news.

North America’s crude oil storage problem

• 13 5月 2020

Oil demand hit record lows. Combine that with volatile prices and a global supply glut, and you have all the ingredients for a perfect storm. With the oil market in turmoil, all eyes have now turned to storage. And North America’s primary crude storage destination, Cushing, is being pushed to its limits.

Renewable energy shows its strength in the coronavirus crisis

• 01 5月 2020

Earnings announcements from oil majors and utility groups this week have demonstrated the superior resilience of electricity businesses.